Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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Newly released satellite images reportedly show a '40-mile long convoy' of Russian military vehicles approaching the Ukrainian city of Kyiv. As reported by CNN and BBC News, the space technology company Maxar has released a series of satellite images showing a Russian military convoy approaching Ukraine's capital city. The satellite…
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky received a standing ovation when he addressed the European Parliament about Russia's ongoing invasion of his country, The Hill reports. The address, delivered on Tuesday, March 1, via video link, saw Zelensky condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin after he ordered his forces to carry out a…
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Finland will today debate joining NATO after a petition calling for a referendum reached 50,000 signatures in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The move to debate Finland's NATO membership comes after its neighbor Russia said the country could face "military and political consequences" if they join the military alliance,…
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Switzerland has announced that it will stand with Ukraine and impose sanctions against Russia - breaking its long reputation of remaining neutral amid international conflict. As reported by CNN, Swiss Federal President Ignazio Cassis said on Monday (February 28) that Switzerland will forgo its longstanding commitment to "Swiss neutrality" and…
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Officials in Ukraine have thanked tech billionaire Elon Musk after providing a literal truck full of Starlink terminals for the nation. On Saturday, Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation appealed to Musk on Twitter, writing: "@elonmusk, while you try to colonize Mars — Russia try to occupy…
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In light of the ongoing crisis in their country, the people of Ukraine are in need of urgent humanitarian aid and protection. In less than a week, the Ukrainian government has reported over 100 civilian deaths as a result of the persisting conflict with Russian forces. At the time of…
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Airbnb has announced that it will provide free temporary housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. In a statement on Monday, the home rental platform committed to helping those fleeing the country during Russia's invasion. The New York Post reports that over 500,000 refugees have left Ukraine over the past…
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has signed an application for the country to join the European Union. The move was announced as a "historic moment" by the Parliament of Ukraine on Twitter. A New York Times journalist shared images of Zelensky singing the application form, as the president has called for…
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a new tactic in his nation's resistance against Russian invaders. During a speech in Kyiv, Zelensky announced that Ukrainian prisoners with military experience will be released from custody if they agree to join the fight against Russias troops. Per iNews and The Independent, the…
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Ukraine's State Border Guard has confirmed that the soldiers who told a Russian warship to "go f*** yourself" may still be alive. The 13 Snake Island border guards made headlines last week for their bold show of resistance when they refused to surrender the island to invading troops. Initial reports…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered for military deterrence forces - which include nuclear weapons - to be put on "special alert", BBC reports. In a statement to defense chiefs on Sunday, Putin explained that the measures were being taken because of "aggressive statements" and "unfriendly measures" from Western nations…
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One brave Ukrainian is going viral for appearing to mock a group of Russian soldiers. In a video shared on social media - which has also been shared by outlets such as The Guardian and The Indpendent - a Ukrainian man purportedly can be heard ribbing a convoy of Russian…
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Ukrainian soldiers appear to have taken on a new canine "watchdog" amid the fighting against Russian troops. In a video widely shared across social media and by news outlets such as The Independent, the soldiers are seen talking to reporters about their new four-legged companion, who they named Rambo. They…
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Former Miss Ukraine has swapped her ballgown and tiara for army boots and an assault rifle, as she prepares to defend her nation from invading Russian forces. Per The Sun, in an Instagram story post on Saturday, Anastasia Lenna vowed that "everyone who crosses the Ukrainian border with the intent…
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Hacking collective Anonymous says it's responsible for bringing down a Belarus government website. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, February 27, the group shared a screenshot of a server status check for the website, Vpk.gov.by, which is the site for the "State Authority for Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus".…
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Donald Trump has continued to bash US President Joe Biden amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando on Saturday evening, Trump described Russian leader Vladimir Putin as "smart", while taking another verbal shot as Biden. As reported by CNN, Trump said: "The…
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The vice prime minister of Ukraine has called on Elon Musk to assist amid Russia's invasion. As Russian military forces continue to advance in Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov - the country's Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine - has called on the SpaceX founder for help. In…
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There is now a "strong belief" that a group of 13 Ukrainian border guards thought to be dead are actually still alive, officials have stated. On Thursday, a small group of 13 border guards defending Ukraine's small Zmiinyi Island (Snake Island) were believed to have died after being confronted by…
