Category: crisis in Ukraine

Xi’s Meeting With Putin Covertly Aims to Prolong Ukraine War, Weaken US: Experts

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is aimed at furthering the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) designs against the United States, according to analysts. Xi’s March 20 to March 23 visit to Moscow is his first to the country since Putin’s February 2022 invasion and comes on the heels of Beijing’s brokering…


A Savage Cost of War

Commentary The chattering classes seem to have limited to two the scope of socially acceptable options for discussion on the Ukraine/Russia war: 1) to continue the war of attrition, or 2) to escalate the conflict by attacking Russia in a strategic manner, preferably with NATO engaging directly with Russian forces. So, war or more war. Those of…


Inflation’s Other Causes

Commentary NEW YORK—The biggest economic news of the year, so far, has been inflation—the highest in 40 years—and the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) efforts to fight it. And while there have been lots of finger-pointing at causes—from President Joe Biden’s fossil fuel policies to the war in Ukraine—all of which are at least somewhat true—there are…


WHO Condemns Russian Aggression That Resulted in Ukrainian Health Crisis

The World Health Organization passed a resolution Thursday addressing the Ukrainian health crisis that began with Russian aggression, while rejecting a similar counter-proposal from Russia that failed to mention the country’s role in the war. The “Health emergency in Ukraine and refugee receiving and hosting countries, stemming from the Russian Federation’s aggression” draft proposal was…


EU Should Seize Russian Assets to Rebuild Ukraine, Top Diplomat Indicates

Joseph Borrell, head of foreign affairs and security for the European Union, has backed the idea that the EU should seize frozen Russian assets in order to pay for the rebuilding of Ukraine. Borrell indicated he would support such measures during an interview with The Financial Times and he compared the situation to what the United…


Ukrainians Hold Theater Performances Underground

Ukrainian refugees have taken up shelter in a theater’s machine room, where they also hold daily performances with live music to help lighten the mood. NTD spoke with director Rostislav Derzhypilskyi to learn more.


Australia Grants $2 Million to Charity Alliance Delivering Aid to Ukraine

The Australian government has donated $2 million (US$1.5 million) to an alliance of 15 charities that has formed to provide aid to Ukraine during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. “To enhance the response of Australian NGOs and their partners in the region, we will provide $2 million to the Emergency Action Alliance Ukraine Appeal (EAA),” Prime…


Kyiv Gateway Town Still Unconquered After Three Weeks of Warfare

It was only their second day in Ukraine, but a Russian armored column already had reached their bridge too far at Bucha, northwest of Kyiv. “I had just crossed the bridge in Bucha to drop off a friend who would meet her family on the Kyiv side of the Irpin River, and as I glanced…


Upcoming Live Q&A Webinar: What Is China’s End Game for the Russia–Ukraine War?

As Russia carries out its invasion of Ukraine, the international interests of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are also coming into focus. Prior to the invasion, the CCP and Russia signed a “no limits” strategic agreement, and the CCP made public its intentions to take Taiwan. Sanctions are now driving Russian businesses to the Chinese…


Live Q&A Webinar: What Is China’s End Game for the Russia–Ukraine War?

As Russia carries out its invasion of Ukraine, the international interests of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are also coming into focus. Prior to the invasion, the CCP and Russia signed a “no limits” strategic agreement, and the CCP made public its intentions to take Taiwan. Sanctions are now driving Russian businesses to the Chinese…