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War in Ukraine
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the West froze approximately $300 billion in Russian financial assets, primarily from its central bank reserves.
May. 24
Ukraine
Rishi Sunak’s call for a July 4 UK general election adds one of Ukraine’s most ardent supporters to the list of more than 60 nations going to the polls in 2024.
May. 23
US
The Russian "counter-space weapon" launched on May 16 was deployed "into the same orbit as a US government satellite," Pentagon spokesman Air Force Major General Pat Ryder told a press briefing.
May. 22
War in Ukraine
Among those who donate, Collins will raffle an autographed trench coat and ties, like those worn by his character, Castiel, from the Supernatural TV series.
May. 22
War in Ukraine
Washington’s policy on not allowing Ukraine to use US-made weapons to attack military targets on Russian territory is now jeopardizing all the aid given to date.
May. 21
War in Ukraine
The two superpowers have traded multiple accusations of seeking to weaponise space in recent months.
May. 21
War in Ukraine
G7 allies are warming to a US plan that can raise around $50 billion for Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
May. 21
War in Ukraine
Coming from a Lithuanian family that suffered under Soviet occupation, Nerijus Glezekas is writing songs inspired by the Ukrainians’ resistance to another invasion from Moscow.
May. 19
US
The Cold War instilled in many American politicians a craven stance toward Moscow’s belligerence. Experience shows that fear couched by pragmatism is a losing approach.
May. 18
War in Ukraine
From better electronic warfare to capitalizing on delays in US aid and Ukrainian mobilization, Moscow’s initial blunders have been reversed.
May. 16
US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv, where he praised Ukraine’s courage and urged continued reforms to “root out the scourge of corruption.”
May. 15
War in Ukraine
Blinken is on a surprise trip to Kyiv weeks after Washington approved a $61 billion package of aid for the country following months of delays in Congress.
May. 15
War in Ukraine
The Biden administration's transfer of long-range weaponry to Ukraine came with the stipulation that these arms not be used against targets within Russia.
May. 15
War in Ukraine
Blinken's visit came just weeks after the US Congress finally approved a $61-billion financial aid package for Ukraine following months of political wrangling.
May. 15
US
Initial reports said two US citizens and one Russian citizen were among the 20 arrested at the ongoing protest against what many have called a Kremlin-inspired bill.
May. 14
War in Ukraine
Blinken's trip comes just weeks after the US Congress finally approved a $61 billion financial aid package for Ukraine after months of political wrangling.
May. 14
Kyiv had launched its own drones and anti-aircraft missiles into Russian territory before, but never American-made high-tech M42 guided rockets. The US green-lighted the launches on Friday.
Jun. 3