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NATO Hints at Permanent Bases Near Russia Due to 'Unpredictable' Kremlin
Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană said he "anticipates" allied presence to remain in Eastern Europe following Ukraine invasion.
Putin Dragging Out Ukraine War Plays to His Advantage: Zelensky
The Ukrainian president said Putin prolonging the war is pushing world leaders to suggest outcomes beneficial to Russia as countries grow weary of fighting.
Donbas Woman Used by Russian Propagandists Rips Putin Over War: 'Calamity'
Anna Ivanova, despite her actual views, has been praised by Russian leaders and state-run media, who refer to her fondly as "Grandma Anna."
Russia 'Refusing' to Risk Equipment to Evacuate Wounded in Ukraine: Report
In a Saturday assessment, the Institute for the Study of War said that there is "eroding military professionalism" within the leadership of Russia's forces.
Send Moldova Modern Weaponry in Light of Putin's 'Clear' Ambitions: Truss
"Putin has been absolutely clear about his ambitions to create a greater Russia," U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in an interview published Friday.
Putin 'Detached From Reality,' Made 'Miscalculation' in Ukraine: Tony Blair
"Leave aside the wickedness of it, the miscalculation strategically and in every possible way has been enormous," Blair said of the war in Ukraine.
Russian Bloggers 'Shocked' at Military's 'Incompetence' in Ukraine: Report
The mini-bloggers previously cheered Putin's military, but now "criticized Russian armed forces leadership," the Institute for the Study of War said Saturday.
Putin 'Humiliating Himself' in Ukraine and Must Be Defeated: U.K. Official
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss urged fellow Western leaders to "go further and faster" in support of Ukraine.
Ukraine Fatigue Is on the Rise
It is not unreasonable to scrutinize a fire hose flow of money to Ukraine that might contain hidden slush funds for pet political aims.
Putin Points Finger Back at West, Biden for Causing Global Inflation Crisis
The Russian president said that his country was "confidently managing in the face of external challenges."
Who Will Pay For Ukraine's Marshall Plan?
Modern Ukraine in 2022 is not the same as post-World War II Western Europe in 1948 to 1951.
Trump Brags He Threatened to Not Defend NATO Allies From Russia
The former president said that NATO members were not paying enough to defend themselves.
Russian Actions 'Clearly' Genocide in Ukraine, Europe 'Funding' It: Cheney
"They're funding Putin's genocide in Ukraine," the congresswoman said Sunday, referencing continued purchasing of Russian oil and gas.
NATO Doubling Deployed Troop Numbers, Sending Them to Eastern Europe
The alliance's troops are headed for Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia.
Russia Installs New Mayor in Ukrainian City, Says Adjust to 'New Reality'
Galina Danilchenko is a known Russian sympathizer amongst politicians in the Melitopol region.
Video Shows Ukrainians Responding to Explosions Outside TV Tower
"Five people died as a result of the shelling of a television tower in Kyiv," Ukrainian officials wrote. "The video shows the consequences of another crime."
Russian Politician Demands Putin 'Immediately' Stop Ukraine Invasion
"I voted for peace, not for war," lawmaker Mikhail Matveev tweeted on Friday.
Putin Spokesman's Daughter Posted, Then Deleted, Anti-War Message
Prominent Russians spoke out against the president's invasion of Ukraine, while hundreds of anti-war demonstrators were arrested in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Former US Ambassador to Russia Says Putin's Invasion Will 'End' His Regime
"Some day Ukraine will be free, I have no doubt about that," former diplomat Michael McFaul said Friday.
Of Course Vladimir Putin Invaded Ukraine Under Joe Biden's Watch
It is difficult, perhaps impossible, to overstate the utterly pathetic nature of the Biden presidency thus far.
Ukraine Declares State of Emergency, May Ban Some Political Activities
The government declared a state of emergency for 30 days, starting Thursday.
Pentagon: Troops on Heightened Alert, But Will Not Be Deployed to Ukraine
U.S. troops could soon be on their way to Eastern Europe, but not to defend Ukraine or engage the Russian military.
Russia-Ukraine Live Updates: Russia Accuses U.S. of Creating Hysteria
The U.S. is preparing to "present the facts" in a face-off with Russian officials at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council later today. The live updates for this blog have ended.
For NATO Members in Russia's Shadow, U.S. Is Doing Too Little Too Late
Allies in Eastern Europe worried the U.S. wasn't taking the Russian threat seriously enough. Then Biden held his disastrous press conference.
Belarus Behind Hacking, Disinformation Effort Against NATO Members: Report
The campaign, known as Ghostwriter, attempts to instill conflict in the intergovernmental military group, obtain confidential information and spy on dissidents.
After Pandora Papers, U.S. Can Help Bring European Corruption Under Control
In Eastern and Central Europe, corruption softens politicians' stance towards Moscow, unravels the social fabric and causes voters to opt for political extremes.
Georgia's Former President Arrested Ahead of Elections After Return
In 2018, Georgian courts convicted and sentenced Mikheil Saakashvili in absentia to up to six years in prison for abuse of power.
Russia Plans to Build Up Troops Near Western Border to Confront NATO
"Our Western colleagues' actions are ruining the world security system and forcing us to take appropriate measures in response," Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said.
Biden and Big Tech Have Poland and Hungary in Their Crosshairs
Poland and Hungary are important allies of the United States against a decadent global liberalism that has left Western countries shells of their former selves.
Ilhan Omar's Soviet Anti-Semitism
Ilhan Omar knows exactly what she is doing when she targets Israel and the Jewish people.