Sergei A. Ryabkov, the deputy foreign minister, said that publicity around the basketball player’s case was not helping her interests. U.S. officials said she was essentially a hostage.
Tag: Ukraine
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To Fight for Ukraine’s Freedom, He Went Back Into the Closet
When Putin invaded, Oleksandr Zhuhan chose to defend a country that hasn’t always defended him.
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For Foreign Fighters in Ukraine, a War Unlike Any They’ve Seen
Small groups of Western combat veterans are on the front lines, but many more with fewer skills are left trying to find a role to play.
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Ukraine’s Herculean Task: Helping Millions Whose Homes Are in Ruins or Russia’s Hands
Millions of Ukrainians have fled their homes as Russia has slowly advanced in the east. Many may not have a home to go back to when the war is over.
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As Russia Moves on Another Province, Ukrainians Leave Ghost Towns Behind
Vast stretches of eastern Ukraine are now largely devoid of people and industry. If Ukraine is ever to have a vibrant postwar future, it is unlikely to sprout from these ruins.