Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded with U.S. leaders and NATO to impose a no-fly zone over his country as it continues warring with Russia, setting off a debate about the consequences such a move would have. “If there were a no-fly zone, and we had to enforce it, that would mean U.S. planes flying […]
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Decoding the ‘Z’ — the mysterious Russian military symbol that’s been co-opted by Russia’s nationalist movement
A new symbol of Russia’s war against Ukraine has emerged — a white “Z” emblem, stylized in a thick brushstroke. It has found its way onto the signs and t-shirts of ultra-right, pro-Russian protesters, been painted on Russian tanks and military vehicles, and been worn as a show of support for Russia’s invasion. In the […]
Will Poland Send Fighter Jets to Ukraine? U.S. Pushes Deal Despite Putin’s Threat
The U.S. is pushing a deal for Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine, despite Moscow warning that countries that host warplanes for Kyiv could be drawn into the conflict. It comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine issued an impassioned plea to U.S. lawmakers at the weekend to help his country get more jets […]
Russia Takes Largest Nuclear Power Station In Europe Hostage As Atrocities Continue
Russian forces have now put staff at Europe’s largest nuclear plant under their command and cut off their ability to communicate with Ukraine’s nuclear regulator, the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency said Sunday. The Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, which is located about 350 miles southeast of Kyiv, was originally seized by Russian troops on Friday […]
Ukraine war hits farmers as Russia cuts fertilizer supplies
Before the Ukraine conflict, farmers across the world were struggling to buy enough fertilizers, some of which more than doubled in price last year. Higher natural-gas prices hampered production of the ammonia needed for nitrogen fertilizers, while power outages at Chinese fertilizer plants and Hurricane Ida in the U.S. curtailed global production. War in Ukraine […]
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia after invasion
Mastercard and Visa are suspending their operations in Russia, the companies said Saturday, in the latest blow to the country’s financial system after its invasion of Ukraine. Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any Mastercard issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores […]
Zelensky slams Nato over rejection of no-fly zone
Ukraine’s president has attacked Nato leaders in a fiery speech over their refusal to implement a no-fly zone around the country. Speaking from Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky said the West’s reluctance to intervene has given Russia “a green light” to continue bombarding towns and villages. Nato has argued that a no-fly zone will result in confrontation […]
Nuclear plant: How dangerous was the attack and what is the risk in Ukraine?
Buildings at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine – the largest in Europe – have been damaged after it was hit by shelling. The attack has prompted world leaders to accuse Russia of acting recklessly – the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it could “directly threaten the safety of all of Europe”. The […]
China asked Russia to wait until after Olympics to invade Ukraine
Chinese officials in early February asked Russian officials to wait until the Winter Olympics in Beijing had concluded before sending troops into Ukraine, U.S. officials said, according to a report. A Western intelligence service collected the information before the invasion and the U.S. considers it credible, according to the New York Times. The intelligence reportedly […]
Canada’s Trudeau Faces Fallout After Trucker Protest
The protests that rocked Canada are over, but they have undermined Canadians’ faith in their government and hurt the image of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, new polling shows. Approval among Canadians about the Trudeau-led Liberal Party is near a 12-month low as of last week, according to polling from Ottawa-based Nanos Research. A separate Nanos […]
Countless human remains found at cartel “extermination site” near U.S. border as Mexico can’t account for nearly 100,000 missing
Countless human were remains found at cartel “extermination site” near U.S. border, as Mexico can’t account for nearly 100,000 missing. For the investigators, the human foot — burned, but with some fabric still attached — was the tipoff: Until recently, this squat, ruined house was a place where bodies were ripped apart and incinerated, where […]
Kyiv and Moscow Hold Talks as Ukrainian Troops Repel Russian Attacks
KYIV, Ukraine—A delegation led by Ukraine’s defense minister began cease-fire talks on Monday with Russian officials at the Ukrainian border with Belarus, as Ukrainian forces repelled a series of Russian attacks on the capital, Kyiv, and Russian troops shelled a residential neighborhood of the eastern city of Kharkiv. The talks on the fifth day […]