The announcement seemed timed to deflect attention from Russian forces who, since Monday, have killed more than three dozen Ukrainians in a barrage of missile strikes on towns and cities.
Tag: Ukraine
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Death Toll Rises as Russia Bombards Ukraine’s Cities for a Fourth Day
Prompted by the expanded strikes, European countries made plans to develop joint air defenses and to train Ukrainian soldiers on European Union soil.
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Ukraine Offensive Will Push Through Winter, US Defense Chief Says
The “deliberate cruelty” of Russia’s latest bombardment has made the West more determined to help Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said.
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Western Nations Rush Defensive Systems to Ukraine to Counter Russian Missiles
Even with Soviet-era defensive weapons, the Ukrainians have been more than holding their own, but this week’s barrage prompted calls to better equip them.
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A Bridge, a Bomb and Putin’s Revenge
The Russian missile barrage on Ukraine reveals Moscow’s narrowing options.