#Putin assassination attempt? What to know about alleged attack

#Putin assassination attempt? What to know about alleged attack

An apparent drone attack on the Kremlin has spurred a global whodunit.  Moscow quickly accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, a claim that was met with skepticism among Western officials and defense experts — and denied by Ukraine. Unverified videos that circulated online Wednesday purportedly show the aftermath of the attack, which Russia says it…

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#Ukraine’s fate hangs in balance in 2024 clash

#Ukraine’s fate hangs in balance in 2024 clash

President Biden’s reelection bid on Tuesday set in motion an incoming clash with leading Republican candidates in the 2024 White House race over the war in Ukraine, with the outcome potentially proving decisive for Kyiv. Biden’s vow to stick with Ukraine until the war is won stands in stark contrast to former President Trump’s promise…

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#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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#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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#McConnell calls Ukraine aid a ‘direct investment’ for US against Putin’s ‘war machine’

#McConnell calls Ukraine aid a ‘direct investment’ for US against Putin’s ‘war machine’

McConnell calls Ukraine aid a ‘direct investment’ for US against Putin’s ‘war machine’ Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) affirmed that U.S. aid to Ukraine is a “direct investment” in the country’s interests and against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “war machine” on the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.  The senate minority leader said in…

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#5 questions on Russia’s yearlong invasion

#5 questions on Russia’s yearlong invasion

5 questions on Russia’s yearlong invasion Russia’s invasion of Ukraine one year ago marked the beginning of the deadliest war in Europe since World War II and heightened U.S.-Russia tensions to a level not seen since the Cold War. Both the Ukrainian and Russian people have suffered tremendous losses while the war has rattled the…

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