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Mar 02 2022
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UN Votes to Denounce Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
141 of the 193 members of the U.N. General Assembly voted Wednesday in favor of a non-binding resolution “deploring” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The resolution also demanded that Russia “immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.” The measure came to a vote in the General
NPR (Online News) Associated Press Fox News DigitalMar 17 2022
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Biden Announces $800M in Military Aid to Ukraine
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden offered $800 million in new military aid to Ukraine as Russian shelling continues and refugees continue to flee but hope for peace. The funding comes from the $13.6 billion aid package signed into law on Tuesday.
The announcement came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded with Congress for more help, and the assistance is expected
Defense One Washington Times PoliticoMay 02 2022
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Civilian Evacuations Begin in Mariupol
On Sunday, the Ukrainian government and the United Nations stated that Russian forces have allowed civilians trapped in the fight for control of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol to start leaving the city.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office said that a group of 100 refugees were being led away by Red Cross monitors from the Azovstal steel plant, and that the evacuees
Washington Times The Guardian AxiosOct 01 2022
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Who Sabotaged the Nord Stream Pipelines?
In the days since a series of explosions ruptured both Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia to Germany, there has been no shortage of finger pointing and accusations from global leaders. In terms of media coverage, two world powers have received extraordinary attention as potential culprits— Russia and the United States. Both sides have denied involvement and pointed out the other’s
Washington Examiner Vox ReutersApr 08 2022
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Dozens Killed in Strike on Ukraine Train Station
Missile strikes on a train station in eastern Ukraine killed at least 50 people and injured over 100 on Friday, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense said that "Russians carried out two missile strikes on railway station in Kramatorsk, where evacuation of civilians was taking place" and that "Russian war criminals not only deliberately targeted thousands of
Associated Press Fox News Digital CNN DigitalMay 12 2022
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Finland’s Leaders Recommend NATO Membership ‘Without Delay’
Finland’s leaders called for the country to join NATO “without delay” on Thursday amid growing fears that Russian aggression would expand beyond Ukraine.
“We hope that the national steps still needed to make this decision will be taken rapidly within the next few days,” Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said in a joint statement, adding that both Finland
New York Times (News) Fox News Digital Deutsche WelleMar 16 2022
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Zelenskyy Delivers Virtual Speech to Congress
In a livestreamed video on Wednesday to the U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed for the U.S. to help him fight against Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine with a no-fly zone or military equipment to protect the country's skies.
Saying "We need you now," Zelenskyy also invoked memories of Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks, and urged the U.S. to increase its
Associated Press Fact Check Washington Times Wall Street Journal (News)Nov 25 2020
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Trump Pardons Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn
President Donald Trump pardoned former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, announcing the move in a tweet. In 2017, Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with a Russian ambassador in an investigation regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. Later, Flynn tried to withdraw his first plea of guilty and substitute a second plea of not guilty,
NPR (Online News) Washington Post Newsmax (News)Mar 08 2022
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First Safe Corridors for Evacuation Open in Ukraine
Civilians in Ukraine began evacuating besieged areas along "safe corridors" Tuesday, as the refugee count hit 2 million amid Russia's ongoing attacks.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a cease-fire Tuesday in the northeastern city of Sumy to allow civilians to evacuate safely, the first such agreement since Russia's invasion began nearly two weeks ago. Efforts to establish cease-fires and
NBC News Digital Associated Press Washington TimesJun 16 2021
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Biden, Putin Hold Separate Press Conferences After Summit
President Joe Biden held a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, after which the two leaders held separate press conferences. Both leaders said the talks went well, with Biden calling for "a more predictable and stable relationship" and Putin denying Russian responsibility for cyberattacks against the U.S. Topics discussed included cybersecurity,
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