Feb 07 Russia hits civilian areas, boosts offensive as invasion anniversary nears By Susie Blann, Associated Press Russian shelling damaged buildings in Ukraine, local officials said Tuesday. Military analysts also expressed skepticism about the brewing Moscow offensive around the anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 02 Putin marks anniversary of the battle of Stalingrad, justifies invasion of Ukraine By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi forces in the battle of Stalingrad, and evoked the long and grueling fight as justification for the conflict in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 05 WATCH: State Department holds news briefing after Putin calls for holiday ceasefire By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his armed forces to observe a 36-hour unilateral cease-fire in Ukraine this weekend for the Orthodox Christmas holiday. Continue reading
Jan 05 Putin orders weekend truce for Orthodox Christmas holiday, Ukraine won’t take part By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his armed forces to observe a 36-hour unilateral cease-fire in Ukraine this weekend for the Orthodox Christmas holiday. Kyiv indicated it won't follow suit. Continue reading
Dec 30 Putin, Xi vow closer ties as Russia bombards Ukraine again By Felipe Dana, Associated Press Putin said the Kremlin aimed to “strengthen the cooperation between the armed forces of Russia and China.”… Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: At White House, Zelenskyy says his message to Putin is he’s ‘destroying our life’ By Kenichi Serino During a joint press conference from the White House alongside President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants to tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is “destroying our life” in Ukraine. Continue reading
Dec 21 Russia’s military set to expand as Putin vows to continue fighting in Ukraine By Associated Press Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced at Wednesday's meeting a plan to increase Russia's military from 1 million personnel to 1.5 million. Shoigu also declared plans to form new military units in western Russia to counterbalance plans by Finland and Sweden… Continue reading
Dec 21 More U.S. military aid to Ukraine will aggravate conflict, Kremlin says By E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press Speaking during a meeting with his top military brass, Putin told them to analyze the Western weapons used by Ukraine to “develop our armed forces and strengthen the capability of our troops.”… Continue reading
Dec 20 Zelenskyy visits front line in Bakhmut while Putin praises troops in Kremlin By E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press Both leaders sought to build morale as the stalemated conflict grinds through its 10th month and winter sets in. Continue reading
Dec 07 Putin says Ukraine ‘special military operation’ is taking longer than expected By E. Eduardo Castillo, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Russian troops invaded Ukraine more than nine months ago and unleashed fighting that has displaced millions from their homes, and killed and injured tens of thousands of people. Continue reading