Tag: Vladimir Putin

[PREMIERING NOW] Oust Putin? Defend Democracy? Scare China? What Is Biden’s Goal in Ukraine

The White House has sent billions of dollars to Ukraine to fight off Russia’s invasion. But what’s in it for America? A full year into a war that’s set fire to Eastern Europe, President Joe Biden has yet to articulate U.S. strategic purpose for involving America in a conflict that may yet drag in U.S….


Oust Putin? Defend Democracy? Scare China? What Is Biden’s Goal in Ukraine

The White House has sent billions of dollars to Ukraine to fight off Russia’s invasion. But what’s in it for America? A full year into a war that’s set fire to Eastern Europe, President Joe Biden has yet to articulate U.S. strategic purpose for involving America in a conflict that may yet drag in U.S….


UK and US Vow to Bolster Energy Independence, End Reliance on Russian Energy

Britain and the United States have pledged to work together to bolster energy independence and help their European partners end reliance on Russian energy. Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, European nations have reduced their imports of Russian oil and gas, leading to a shortage of supplies…


Russia Versus the Collective West: A Year of Living Dangerously

News Analysis In the one year since Russia launched its “special military operation” in Ukraine, the international arena has become more complex—and more dangerous. Despite the combined might of the West, led by the formidable NATO alliance, Russia has managed to capture—and hold—broad swathes of territory. Europe, meanwhile, has had to contend with a severe…


UK’s Sunak Calls for Long-Term Security Assurance for Ukraine on War Anniversary

The international community should support Ukraine with long-term military and security assurances, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. The conflict began exactly one year ago, when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. At a virtual meeting with G-7 leaders…


Blinken Says Beijing ‘Almost Certainly’ Provided Russia With Dual-Use Aid

The Chinese regime likely gave the green light to allow Chinese firms to provide “dual-use” support to Russia for its military aggression in Ukraine, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. “There has been some non-lethal dual-use type support coming from quote/unquote ‘Chinese companies’ that almost certainly was approved by the state, because there’s really…


Ukraine War Could Last Another 12 Months, Says UK Defence Chief Ahead of Anniversary

The war in Ukraine could last another year, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said. This Friday will mark the first anniversary of the war, which began when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. Asked whether the public will still see Ukraine and Russia at war in another 12…


Ex-UK Prime Ministers Truss and Johnson Urge Sunak to Send Jets to Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure from his immediate predecessors Liz Truss and Boris Johnson to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Sunak’s government has so far not committed to providing Ukraine with British jets, arguing that it takes too long for pilots to train on the Royal Air Forces’ F-35 and Typhoon…


Graham: US Should Not Worry About ‘Provoking Putin’ By Boosting Military Aid to Ukraine

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has said that the United States should not worry about provoking Russian President Vladimir Putin by helping Ukraine in its war against Russia. On Feb. 19, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion on Feb. 24, Graham called on the United States to train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16…


Eighth Briton Dies in Ukraine Since Russian Invasion Began

A man has become the eighth British national to die in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. The identity of the individual is not yet known but the UK Foreign Office said their family has been informed. A Foreign Office spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of a British…