As Russian forces advanced into Sievierodonetsk, Ukraine’s allies promised increased aid, a sharp drop in Russian oil imports and efforts to ship Ukrainian grain out of the country.
Tag: Putin, Vladimir V
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Russian Military Is Repeating Mistakes in Eastern Ukraine, U.S. Says
President Vladimir V. Putin sent in a new commander in April, but Russian troops are still facing morale and other problems, American officials say.
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How Russia’s Wagner Group Is Expanding in Africa
Best known for its mercenaries, the Wagner Group also mines diamonds, spreads disinformation and props up autocrats in an effort to grow Russia’s footprint.
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Seizing Russian Assets to Help Ukraine Sets Off White House Debate
Some European officials want to use more than $300 billion in Russian central bank assets to rebuild Ukraine. But Biden administration officials warn that diverting those funds could be illegal.
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In Mali, a Massacre With a Russian Footprint
Civilian deaths have spiked in Mali since Russian mercenaries of the Wagner Group began operating alongside the military. In late March, hundreds were executed in the village of Moura.