Russo-Ukrainian War

Briefing

What if Russia uses nukes?

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Yes Tanks

U.S. will reportedly send about 30 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

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In depth

Can Putin survive?

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Tanks

Germany won't stop allies from giving Leopard tanks to Ukraine, official says

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Spy vs Spy

CIA director reportedly visits Kyiv to update Ukraine on Russia's war plans

A Canadian volunteer fighter in Ukraine.

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returning to war

Ukraine's volunteer foreign fighters include many vets who struggled with civilian life

Helicopter crash near Kyiv that killed interior minister, children

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Noted

Ukraine's interior minister, 17 others killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv

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Bad Bets

Russia's weaponization of gas exports to neuter Europe on Ukraine is backfiring

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Briefing

Why Western tanks might help Ukraine beat Russia

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'This is what madness looks like'

Russia's Wagner mercenaries claim bloody, disputed win in Ukraine's Soledar

US Patriot Missile system at the Border town of Rzeszow close to the Ukrainian border, in Rzeszow Subcarpathian Voivodeship Poland

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a class in democracy

Pentagon plans to train Ukrainians on Patriot missile system at U.S. army base

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Sad!

Ukraine, war reporters dismiss Kremlin claim of deadly 'retaliatory' strike

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Numbers

Ukraine claims 1,200 Russian casualties in week of artillery, missile strikes

The aftermath of an attack by Ukraine in the Donetsk region.

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Playing the Blame Game

Following deadly Ukrainian attack, Russia puts blame on its own soldiers

Russian vehicle buried by Ukraine HIMARS strike

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Death by HIMARS

Russian military bloggers say 100s killed in Ukrainian strike on Makiivka

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New year, same conflict

Ukraine downs New Year's wave of Russian drones and launches deadly attack

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: January 1, 2023

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friends among foes

Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China relations amid unrest

A Christmas tree on the beach in Newport Beach, California.

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: December 26, 2022

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Briefing

Why Russia is relying on Wagner Group mercenaries in Ukraine

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18 Ovations

'Your money is not charity': Zelensky delivers speech to enthusiastic Congress

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Prize Possession

Zelensky presents Biden with Ukrainian military medal

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Arsenal of Democracy

Biden will announce Patriot missiles for Ukraine during Zelensky visit

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Welcoming An Ally

Report: Zelensky to visit U.S. and address Congress

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

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all eyes on putin

Putin, Lukashenko meet as Ukraine fears Moscow could launch offensive from Belarus

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference.

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there's no war in soccer

FIFA snubs Zelensky over World Cup peace message: Report

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Dark Comedy

Ukraine's Zelensky tells Letterman a Russia joke during Kyiv interview

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Last Night on Late Night

Santa saves Christmas and Ukraine on Colbert's Christmas special

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a boost

Report: U.S. could soon send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

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Flee the Press

Putin to skip annual year-end press conference for 1st time in a decade

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Both Sides Now

Ukraine says it destroyed Russia's Wagner militia's regional HQ, army base

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: December 11, 2022

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Tragedy in Ukraine

Russia has 'destroyed' Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, Zelensky says

A muddy road seen in the Donbas region of Ukraine.

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: December 10, 2022

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DIY

Ukraine's custom drone strikes showed Russia it can hit Moscow

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decision time

Zelensky and 'spirit of Ukraine' named Time Person of the Year