Politics
Putin announces 'special military operation' inside Ukraine
The move is viewed as a declaration of war against Ukraine.
Politics
China knew about Russia’s war plans, asked to delay until after Olympics
The day after the Olympics ended, Putin ordered his "special military operation" against Ukraine
Politics
Russia claims 1,000 Ukrainian marines surrendered in key port city of Mariupol
A defeat in Mariupol would represent the first major Ukrainian city to be taken by the Russians since President Vladimir Putin launched his “special military operation” on Feb. 24
Politics
Putin will send 'doomsday' warning to West during Monday's Victory Day parade
Putin has warned of nuclear escalation since he first launched his “special military operation” on Sept. 24, repeatedly likening the war in Ukraine to the Soviet Union’s fight against Hitler’s invading forces in the winter of 1941
Politics
U.S. intelligence reveals that Putin has an advanced form of cancer
The report further noted that Putin survived an assassination attempt in March, shortly after he launched his “special military operation” against Ukraine
Technology
Hacking group Anonymous declares cyber-war on Russia, takes down govt. websites
The decentralized international hacking collective, announced that it was engaging in cyberwarfare against Moscow over the decision to invade Ukraine in a “special military operation”
Politics
Belarus to deploy special forces to Ukrainian border
Belarusian military officials announced on Tuesday that the armed forces will deploy special operations troops to three areas near the country’s southern border with Ukraine
Politics
Russia promises to 'drastically reduce' military operations around Kyiv following peace talks in Turkey
Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin told reporters that the ongoing discussions regarding the "neutrality and non-nuclear status of Ukraine" had contributed to the decision
Human Rights
U.S. lawmakers push bill to reimburse American vets supporting abandoned Afghan allies and their families
The vets are using their own money out of a sense of compassion and moral duty to help the Afghans who once helped them—and are struggling financially as a result
Politics
An army of dedushkas? Russia scraps age limit for military recruits as casualties soar in Ukraine
“We need to strengthen the Armed Forces, help the Defense Ministry,” State Duma Speaker Viacheslav Volodin said in a statement. “Our Supreme Commander-in-Chief is doing everything to ensure that the army wins and increases its effectiveness"