The Russian leader announced a call-up of troops and hinted at using nuclear weapons, accusing the West of trying to “destroy our country” and vowing that Russia would defend itself.
Tag: Ukraine
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U.S. and Allies Condemn Putin’s Troop Mobilization and Nuclear Threats
Biden administration officials vowed to continue sending military, economic and humanitarian aid to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia.
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Ten Prisoners, Including Americans, Have Been Released in a Russia-Ukraine Exchange
Alex Drueke, a former U.S. Army staff sergeant who served two tours in Iraq, and Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh, a former U.S. Marine, were released.
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A Cornered Putin Is More Dangerous Than Ever
In a major speech, he recast the war in Ukraine and made clear that it could spread.
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How a Looming Oil Ban Could Devastate a Small Italian City
Italy’s largest refinery, owned by Russia’s Lukoil, has lost financing because of sanctions. Now, it faces the cutoff of its crude supply, putting thousands of jobs at risk.