Mar 29 European countries expel dozens of Russian diplomats By Mike Corder, Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In what appeared to be a coordinated action to tackle Russian espionage, at least four European allies say they are expelling dozens of Russian diplomats. Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 4:21 Russia’s war tactics in Ukraine are throwback to the Chechnyan war Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its second month with no signs of an end or peace deal. Millions of Ukrainians have fled and indiscriminate bombing of cities and civilian centres continue, prompting comparisons with the Chechnyan war. Kimberly Marten,… Continue watching
Mar 26 Biden says Putin ‘cannot remain in power’ By Chris Megerian, Vanessa Gera, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Even as Biden’s words rocketed around the world, the White House attempted to clarify soon after Biden finished speaking in Poland that he was not calling for a new government in Russia. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 11:01 Bosnia became independent 30 years ago, but divisions in the region remain By Kira Kay Bosnia and Herzegovina was created in 1992 from the remains of the former Yugoslavia, setting off a sectarian war in which Serb forces committed genocide against Muslims, known as Bosniaks. While the war ended 30 years ago, as Special Correspondent… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 7:24 Biden stops in Poland as Ukrainian civilians endure Russia’s onslaught By Jane Ferguson, Ali Rogin President Biden is in Poland meeting with a key NATO ally that shares borders with both Ukraine and Russia ahead of what the White House calls a "major address" in the Polish capital. Meantime in Ukraine, the horrific toll of… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 6:41 How Poland has become ‘the frontline of the NATO alliance’ By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Biden's visit to Poland Friday spotlights that country's importance to the military and humanitarian effort in Ukraine. Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine no nation has become more important to western efforts to repel Russia. Stephen Mull,… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 5:32 NATO to deploy more troops near Ukraine as Russia’s military aims remain ‘out of reach’ By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn NATO announced Thursday it was increasing the number of multinational troops that will be deployed to four NATO member countries near Ukraine, including Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. Retired Lt. Gen. Doug Lute, who served on the National Security Council… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 5:55 EU Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis on the West’s response to Putin’s ‘very dark legacy’ By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Biden spoke Thursday with the European Council, the heads of state and government of the European Union, about the war in Ukraine that has now entered its second month. Stavros Lambrinidis, the European Union's ambassador to the United States,… Continue watching
Mar 24 Ukraine says Moscow is forcibly moving civilians to Russia By Nebi Qena, Cara Anna, Associated Press Ukraine is accusing Russia of forcibly relocating hundreds of thousands of residents to Russia from devastated Ukrainian cities so they can be used as "hostages" to pressure Kyiv to give up. The claims could not be independently verified. Continue reading
Mar 24 Americans want Biden to be tougher on Russia according to AP-NORC poll By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press President Joe Biden is in Brussels to meet with key allies and coordinate a stronger response to Russia's assault on Ukraine. But a new poll shows Americans have yet to rally around Biden's leadership. Continue reading