President Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to fire US missiles into Russia has brought the world’s two leading nuclear powers to a head. Western media overlooks the broader implications of this move. Inside Ukraine, journalists face the dual threats of restricted press freedoms and Russian aggression. Contributors:Branko Marcetic – Writer, Jacobin MagazineLeonid Ragozin – Journalist … Read more
President Vladimir Putin paves the way for broader use of atomic weapons. President Vladimir Putin has updated Russia’s nuclear doctrine. Now, if a non-nuclear state – with the aid of a nuclear power – threatens the country’s sovereignty, it will be considered a joint threat, and Russia can respond with atomic weapons. So what’s behind … Read more
As the war enters its 964th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Fighting Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv, according to officials in the Ukrainian capital. There was no information immediately available about casualties or damage. Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Russia’s … Read more
As the war enters its 961st day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Fighting Kyiv said Russian attacks killed two people in the eastern Donetsk region: a 19-year-old travelling in a civilian car and an 84-year-old pensioner. One person was killed when a Ukrainian drone struck the … Read more
As the war enters its 940th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Fighting At least 12 people were reported injured in Kharkiv after Russian forces struck a multistorey building in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said. He added that rescue operations were under way. Regional … Read more
No green light for Ukraine to use long-range, Western-made missiles in Russian territory. The war in Ukraine is at a critical juncture. Western allies are considering a shift in their support and may allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles against targets deep inside Russian territory. Ukraine has been pleading for the go-ahead for months, but … Read more
Ukraine wants more Western weapons for attacks on Russian territory. Moscow and NATO have so-called red lines that, if breached, could potentially trigger an outright war between them. The conflict in Ukraine now involves many countries as Kyiv uses Western weapons in Russian territory. So are these red lines shifting? And is there a greater … Read more
Moscow has come under one of the largest drone attacks of the war. When President Vladimir Putin launched Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine two-and-a-half years ago, he expected a speedy victory. Not only did that not happen, but Ukraine has now brought the war home to Russia. The capital has faced one of … Read more
Russia-Ukraine war live news: Kyiv says military office set up in Kursk Al Jazeera English Ukraine opens military office in occupied Kursk region, says it is still advancing Reuters 🔴 Live: Ukraine controls 82 Russian settlements, opens administrative office in occupied Kursk FRANCE 24 English Kursk Incursion: Ukraine’s Army Chief Says Offensive in Russia Is Continuing Bloomberg Ukraine Army … Read more
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin vows to respond as civilians in Kursk region are told to leave. A lightning attack by Ukrainian forces on Russian territory last week took not only Russia by surprise, but the rest of the world, too. Ukrainian troops are reported to be advancing in Russia’s Kursk region and Moscow has ordered … Read more