vladimir putin
After 100 days of war, Putin is counting on the world’s indifference
World
June 4, 2022
After 100 days of war, Putin is counting on the world’s indifference
(CNN) – Rewind the clock to February 23, the day before Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine, and one…
Russia’s war is ravaging Donbas, Ukraine’s beleaguered heartland. Here’s what the region means to Putin
World
June 1, 2022
Russia’s war is ravaging Donbas, Ukraine’s beleaguered heartland. Here’s what the region means to Putin
(CNN) – Fighting in Ukraine has rounded on Donbas, a sprawling and beleaguered heartland region that has suffered years of…
Russia aims to conclude free trade agreement with Egypt
Business
May 27, 2022
Russia aims to conclude free trade agreement with Egypt
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that negotiations are actively underway to conclude a full free trade agreement with Iran, adding…
It’s nearly three months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Here’s where things stand
World
May 22, 2022
It’s nearly three months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Here’s where things stand
(CNN) – It is nearly three months since Russia invaded Ukraine — a 12-week period in which Russian forces have…
‘If you have any heart at all.’ UN official warns Putin millions will die if Ukraine’s ports remain blocked
World
May 15, 2022
‘If you have any heart at all.’ UN official warns Putin millions will die if Ukraine’s ports remain blocked
New York (CNN Business) – David Beasley, head of the United Nations World Food Programme, is pleading with Russian President…
Zelensky says he called for recognition of Russia as a ‘terrorist state’ in meeting with US Senate GOP delegation
World
May 15, 2022
Zelensky says he called for recognition of Russia as a ‘terrorist state’ in meeting with US Senate GOP delegation
(CNN) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a congressional delegation led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kyiv…
Zelensky welcomes US Senate GOP delegation led by Mitch McConnell
Egypt
May 14, 2022
Zelensky welcomes US Senate GOP delegation led by Mitch McConnell
(CNN) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed to Kyiv a congressional delegation led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.…
Top US House Democrat says leaders are working with Senate to get Ukrainian aid package approved
World
May 12, 2022
Top US House Democrat says leaders are working with Senate to get Ukrainian aid package approved
US Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, told CNN Wednesday night that leaders are working with Senate…
Analysis: Why Finland joining NATO is bad news for Putin
World
May 12, 2022
Analysis: Why Finland joining NATO is bad news for Putin
Before Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, he made clear his belief that NATO had edged too close to Russia…
Putin’s current dilemma was JFK’s worst fear
World
May 11, 2022
Putin’s current dilemma was JFK’s worst fear
(CNN) – Reflecting on the Cuban missile crisis, President John Kennedy once warned that nuclear powers “must avert those confrontations…