#Strong signal, pending action: Putin’s warrant shows limits of international law

#Strong signal, pending action: Putin’s warrant shows limits of international law

Russian President Vladimir Putin is a wanted man, but his chance of avoiding judgment is high. It’s a sad realization for many who are looking to hold the Russian leader accountable for launching a full-scale invasion against Ukraine and face responsibility for unimaginable horrors allegedly carried out by Russian forces.   Still, global justice advocates say the International…

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#What Xi and Putin want to gain from their joint meeting

#What Xi and Putin want to gain from their joint meeting

What Xi and Putin want to gain from their joint meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Moscow next week to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin – his first visit to Russia since Kremlin troops invaded Ukraine.   The March 20 to 22 visit, also Xi’s first foreign trip since winning a third term…

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#International court orders Vladimir Putin arrested

#International court orders Vladimir Putin arrested

International court orders Vladimir Putin arrested The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and another Russian official involving allegations of war crimes around the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. The arrest warrant is thought to mark one of the first charges against Putin…

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#What’s at stake as Ukraine clings onto Bakhmut

#What’s at stake as Ukraine clings onto Bakhmut

What’s at stake as Ukraine clings onto Bakhmut Ukraine’s lines are holding against a Russian onslaught in Bakhmut as both Kyiv and Moscow appear unwilling to give up a town that has become symbolic of the war’s brutality. After signaling a potential retreat last week, Ukrainian troops have yet to withdraw and are still holding…

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#Bakhmut on the brink as Ukraine signals retreat

#Bakhmut on the brink as Ukraine signals retreat

Bakhmut on the brink as Ukraine signals retreat Ukrainian officials are signaling a potential retreat from the embattled town of Bakhmut, which would give Russia a symbolic victory and deliver Moscow its largest advance in months but wouldn’t significantly change the dynamic of the wider war, experts told The Hill.  A top Ukrainian presidential adviser hinted…

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#By the numbers: U.S. military aid to Ukraine

#By the numbers: U.S. military aid to Ukraine

By the numbers: U.S. military aid to Ukraine Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched just a year ago, has resulted in a stunning amount of U.S. military assistance for the war-torn country. It’s set off a deep political debate over how much support the U.S. should offer, though so far there’s been more agreement than disagreement…

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