Ukraine War, Day 346: EU Toughens Russia Sanctions, US Confirms More Military Aid
EU agrees a price on imports of Russian oil products, and US confirms a $2.175 billion military aid package to Ukraine including longer-range bombs.
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Ukraine War, Day 345: European Union Steps Up Support for Kyiv — But Is There More to Come?
As European Union leaders visit Kyiv, EU announces more financial and military support — but Ukraine President Zelenskiy seeks tougher sanctions on Russia.
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Ukraine War, Day 344: Zelenskiy Government’s Anti-Corruption Drive
At end of day of anti-corruption raids, President Zelenskiy tells nation of need to “change as much as necessary to ensure that people do not abuse power”.
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Ukraine War, Day 343: US Sending Longer-Range Rockets to Kyiv
Biden Administration to send longer-range advanced rockets to Ukraine for the first time, as part of a military aid package worth more than $2 billion
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EA on Monocle 24 and Ireland’s RTE: Fighter Jets for Ukraine?
Analyzing Ukraine President Zelenskiy’s appeal for US-made F-16 jets, likelihood of supply from US and/or European countries, and Russia’s likely response
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EA on France 24: Looking Beyond Israel’s Latest Attack on Iran
After Israel’s drone strike on military facility in central Iran last weekend, a look at motives and the significance for Tehran and the Middle East
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Ukraine War, Day 342: F-16 Jets — A Positive Signal from Poland; Kyiv’s Defense Minister in Paris; Biden’s “No” For Now
EA on Monocle 24 and Ireland’s RTE: Fighter Jets for Ukraine? Monday’s Coverage: F-16 Jets —...
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Ukraine War, Day 341: Zelenskiy — “We Must Speed Up Weapons Supply”
Following commitment of tanks by international coalition, Ukraine President Zelenskiy calls on partners to accelerate the supply of weapons to Kyiv.
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Ukraine War, Day 340: Pentagon Considering US F-16 Fighter Jets To Kyiv
After confirmation of battle tanks to Ukraine, Pentagon considering supply of F-16 fighter jets. Ukrainians say “advantages will be just immense”.
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Ukraine War, Day 339: Zelenskiy — “Situation in East Remains Extremely Acute”
As Russia seeks breakthrough to counter losses & surge in international military assistance to Kyiv, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says situation “extremely acute”.
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Ukraine War, Day 338: Another Failed Russian Missile Barrage
“Ukraine Will Not Be Broken!”: Russia fails again with a missile barrage trying to cause significant damage to Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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Ukraine War, Day 337: “Only the Beginning” — Tanks to Kyiv
Ukraine officials hail international commitment of tanks as “only the beginning” in support to defeat Russia’s invasion — and now seek fighter jets.
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EA on Australia’s ABC, Ireland’s Pat Kenny Show, and BBC: “A Game-Changer” — Tanks to Ukraine
Number of tanks & when they may appear on Ukraine’s battlefield; politics around decision; and why this is likely to culminate in defeat of Putin’s invasion
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Ukraine War, Day 336: Germany Approves Leopard Battle Tanks to Kyiv
After 9 months of appeals by Ukraine Government and weeks of negotiation and debate, Germany approves the delivery of Leopard heavy battle tanks to Kyiv.
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Ukraine War, Day 335: Zelenskiy — “Personnel Changes” After Deputy Minister Detained Over Kickbacks
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announces personnel changes at senior and lower levels, following detention of a Deputy Minister on a bribery charge.
Read More Ukraine War, Day 334: Germany Foreign Minister — Poland Can Send Battle Tanks to Kyiv
Germany’s Foreign Minister Baerbock says Poland can send German-made Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine — but will Scholz Government finally end indecision?
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Ukraine War, Day 333: Zelenskiy at Brovary Memorial — “The Indescribable Sadness Is Covering The Soul”
At memorial service for victims of helicopter crash in Brovary, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky pays tribute to all killed during Russian invasion.
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Ukraine War, Day 332: No Decision on Battle Tanks for Kyiv
Friday’s meeting of Defense Ministers from 50+ countries ends with no decision — notably from the US and Germany — on heavy battle tanks for Ukraine.
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Ukraine War, Day 331: Tanks to Kyiv Today?
Ukraine may finally receive international commitment of modern heavy battle tanks, as Defense Ministers of 50 countries meet at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
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EA on Times Radio: Ukraine War — Putin Running Out of Options
Analyzing Putin’s lack of options as Ukraine — having withstood his attempts to starve & freeze it into submission — is bolstered by more military aid.
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Ukraine War, Day 330: US May Back Kyiv’s Attacks on Russian-Occupied Crimea
US officials signal Biden Administration’s support of Ukrainian attacks on Crimea, occupied by Russia since 2014, to bolster Kyiv’s position in any talks.
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Ukraine War, Day 329: More Western Military Aid to Kyiv
Western countries pledged more military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, with signals that a coordinated supply of heavy battle tanks is being considered.
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Ukraine War, Day 328: Kremlin Pushes Back v. Wagner Group’s Prigozhin
Kremlin publicly pushes back against the campaign of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group mercenaries, for more power and influence.
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Ukraine War, Day 327: Zelenskiy — Russians’ “Cowardly Silence” as Dnipro Death Toll Rises to 40
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy challenges “cowardly silence” of Russians after Moscow missile strike on apartment block in Dnipro kills 40 residents.
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Ukraine War, Day 326: UK Sending Battle Tanks to Kyiv; Russia Kills 29+ Civilians in Strike on Dnipro
UK commits to delivery of 14 Challenger battle tanks to Ukraine to “push Russian troops back”. Will US and Germany to follow with war-changing supply?
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Ukraine War, Day 325: Amid Soledar “Victory”, In-Fighting Spikes in Moscow
Amid Russia’s “victory” in small town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, in-fighting worsens in Moscow between Wagner Group mercenaries and Defense Ministry.
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Ukraine War, Day 324: Russian Forces Finally Control Most of “Insignificant” Soledar in East
Russian forces finally control most Soledar in east Ukraine — but analysts note advance is “operationally insignificant” for Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
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Ukraine War, Day 323: Battle Tanks On The Way to Kyiv
Poland signals significant change on Ukraine battlefield, sending German-made heavy battle tanks to Kyiv “as part of building international coalition”.
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Ukraine War, Day 322: Russia’s Artillery Fire Down 75%
Russia’s artillery fire in its Ukraine invasion has fallen by up to 75%, pointing to diminished capability after 10 1/2 months of attacks across country.
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Brexit Means Never Having To Say You’re Sorry
“5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. For hard Brexiteers, acceptance is replaced by blind, deaf, not-very-smart fantasy.”
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