Category: Russia-Ukraine War

Russians Tighten Noose on Ukraine’s Bakhmut, Putin Warns of Western Espionage

KYIV—Russian forces on Tuesday pressed forward their weeks-long drive to encircle and capture the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut where the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces described the situation as “extremely tense.” Capturing Bakhmut, scene of some of the war’s bloodiest battles, would open the way for Russia for taking the last remaining urban centers…


UK and US Vow to Bolster Energy Independence, End Reliance on Russian Energy

Britain and the United States have pledged to work together to bolster energy independence and help their European partners end reliance on Russian energy. Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, European nations have reduced their imports of Russian oil and gas, leading to a shortage of supplies…


White House: China’s Peace Plan for Ukraine and Russia Is ‘Not a Sustainable Option’

WASHINGTON—White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has voiced concerns about Beijing’s growing ties with Moscow and involvement in the Russia–Ukraine conflict, doubting that the Chinese peace plan would work. “We want them to make the right choice not to make it easier for Putin to kill Ukrainians,” Kirby told The Epoch Times. “They’re…


Yellen in Surprise Visit to Kyiv to Reaffirm US Economic Aid to Ukraine

KYIV—U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen paid a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russia’s invasion and promote U.S. economic aid that is bolstering Ukraine’s war effort. Yellen met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko, and other key government officials just days into the…


Moldova Expels 2 Foreigners Caught in Plot Carrying Out ‘Subversive Actions’

CHISINAU, Moldova—Moldova’s intelligence agency said Monday that two foreign nationals who posed as tourists have been expelled from the country and banned from returning for 10 years after they were caught carrying out “subversive actions” to destabilize Moldova. The Intelligence and Security Service, SIS, said in a statement that the pair were trained in data…


State Department Creates $7 Million Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Initiative Fund

The Department of State has allocated $7 million to a Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response initiative. The state department spokesperson’s office issued a note about the Initiative on Feb. 23, saying the department was prompted to action due to Ukranian’s “cultural identity and heritage” being “under continuous threat and attack by Russian forces.” “The U.S. Department…


Biden’s Ukraine Visit Important to Stop Putin From Invading Others: Rep. Mike Lawler

President Joe Biden’s secret trip to Ukraine on Feb. 20 left an important message for Russia and its ally China because if Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t stopped at Ukraine, he’ll very likely do the same with other former Soviet satellite states, according to Rep. Michael Lawler (R-N.Y.). “I think it is critically important that…


Zelenskyy Fires a Top Ukrainian Military Commander, No Reason Given

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday fired a senior military commander helping lead the fight against Russian troops in the country’s embattled east but gave no reason for the move. In a one-line decree, Zelenskyy announced the dismissal of Eduard Moskalyov as commander of the joint forces of Ukraine, which are engaged in battles in…


Russia Suspends Its Participation START Treaty, Arms Control and Risk Reduction: A Brookings Event

Russia is suspending its participation in the START treaty, the only nuclear arms control agreement remaining between the United States and the Russian Federation. This move diminishes the treaty and increases the risk of an accelerated power nuclear arms competition. President Joe Biden called it a “big mistake.” Mr. Mallory Stewart, assistant secretary for arms…


LIVE NOW: Russia Suspends Its Participation START Treaty, Arms Control and Risk Reduction: A Brookings Event

Russia is suspending its participation in the START treaty, the only nuclear arms control agreement remaining between the United States and the Russian Federation. This move diminishes the treaty and increases the risk of an accelerated power nuclear arms competition. President Joe Biden called it a “big mistake.” Mr. Mallory Stewart, assistant secretary for arms…