President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was removing all 24 regional recruitment chiefs, as corrupt draft evasion schemes put the confidence of the public and Ukraine’s Western backers at risk.
Tag: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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Russian Influencer Ksenia Sobchak on the War: Resistance Is Futile, So Find Ways to Cope
Ksenia Sobchak, one of the best known media figures still in Russia, says her fatalistic stance just reflects a grim reality. Some liberals call her a Kremlin stooge, while hawks see her as disloyal.
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Ukrainians in Kupiansk Fear a Second Russian Occupation
The torture rooms in the battered Ukrainian city of Kupiansk have been empty for months. But Moscow’s advancing forces are just five miles away.
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Russia Tries to Bolster Ruble as Inflation Adds to Economic Woes
The central bank in Moscow took steps to counter the currency’s slide, but the war and resulting sanctions have put intense pressure on the economy.
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Biden Seeks Another $24 Billion for Ukraine in Test of Bipartisan Support
The aid request is the first by the president since Republicans took over the House in January, and some party leaders have expressed opposition to spending more to help Ukraine beat back Russian forces.