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Diplomacy
‘Kyiv Stands Strong,’ Declares Biden in Poland Speech
US President Joe Biden delivered a speech during his brief visit to Poland on Tuesday. He spoke at length about the war in Ukraine and the need for the US and other Western allies to continue to stand behind...
Europe
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denies Rumors of Replacement
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has denied rumors that he is set to be replaced. However, according to one politician, Reznikov will be replaced by Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the GUR military intelligence agency,
If the rumors are true,...
Diplomacy
Boycott of 2024 Olympics Looms Over Russian Athletes
Up to 40 nations could boycott the Olympics if Russian athletes are allowed to compete in 2024, said Poland's sport and tourism minister Kamil Bortniczuk.
Bottniczuk's comments came after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced last week that they would...
Military
Western Leaders Ponder Providing Fighter Jets to Ukraine
Members of the NATO alliance are unsure of whether to send fighter jets to Ukraine. For now, the US and UK have rejected the idea but Poland and France are more receptive.
Since the Russian invasion began in February of...
Diplomacy
Boris Johnson Claims Vladimir Putin Threatened Him Before Ukraine Invasion
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened him during a telephone call shortly before the invasion of Ukraine.
Johnson made the claim in a documentary for the BBC. According to the former prime...
Europe
Senior Ministers Among 18 Killed in Ukraine Helicopter Crash
At least three senior members of the Ukrainian government have been killed in a helicopter crash that occurred on January 18, 2023, in Ukraine.
According to Ukrainian authorities, a total of 18 people have been killed due to the helicopter...
Europe
“Live Grenade” Removed From Ukrainian Soldier’s Body by Surgeon
A surgeon was able to successfully extract a grenade from inside a Ukrainian soldier's body, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have claimed on Twitter.
The unexploded grenade remained "live" inside of the soldier's body and could have...
Military
Ukraine Rejects Putin’s Proposed Christmas Ceasefire
Ukraine has rejected a temporary ceasefire proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader has asked Ukraine to comply with a 36-hour ceasefire to mark Orthodox Christmas, but Kyiv has refused to reciprocate.
Putin ordered Sergei Shoigu, the Russian...
Diplomacy
Why Does President Volodymyr Zelensky Not Wear a Suit?
On Wednesday, Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of war-torn Ukraine, arrived in Washington D.C. to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden. However, some were perplexed by Zelensky's decision not to wear a conventional business suit on such a formal diplomatic...
Diplomacy
Zelensky Compares Ukraine War to Battle Against Nazis in US Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint session of the US Congress on Wednesday after leaving Ukraine for the first time since the start of the war.
Zelensky drew comparisons between Ukrainian troops fighting on the frontline against Russia and...