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  • May 16, 2024
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China and Russia are reaffirming their close ties as Moscow continues its offensive in Ukraine

BEIJING — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday reaffirmed their “no-limits” partnership, which has deepened as both countries face rising tensions with the West, and…

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  • May 15, 2024
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Blinken promises aid to Ukraine is “very well on track” amid “brutal Russian attack” in the Northeast

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $2 billion in new financing in Kiev on Wednesday Ukraine are used to facilitate the supply of weapons and fuel future investments in Ukraine's…

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  • May 15, 2024
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Ukraine withdraws troops near areas in the Kharkov region

Kiev has rushed reinforcements to the area to prevent Russia from breaking through. (File) Kiev, Ukraine: Ukraine has withdrawn troops near several villages in the northeastern Kharkiv region, where Russian…

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  • May 15, 2024
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Blinken, guitar in hand, sings “Rockin' in the Free World” at a bar in Kiev during a trip to Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the stage at a bar in Ukraine's capital on Tuesday to play guitar and sing Neil Young's 1989 hit Rockin' in the Free…

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  • May 14, 2024
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Blinken visits Ukraine and says US weapons will make a “real difference” if Russia presses ahead with new offensive

Kiev, Ukraine — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that U.S. military aid is on its way Ukraine will make a “real difference” on the battlefield as the…

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  • May 14, 2024
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Blinking into Ukraine to provide 'strong reassurance' as US weapons reach front lines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Ukraine as weapons from a new US aid package arrive on the front lines. His visit comes as the country struggles…

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  • May 13, 2024
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Russia pushes for new border attack in northeastern Ukraine as thousands flee

Russia's ground offensive in northeastern Ukraine targeted towns and villages with a barrage of artillery and mortar fire, officials said Sunday. Thousands of civilians fled the Kharkiv region as fierce…

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  • May 12, 2024
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Two years after the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin replaces his Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu

Sergei Shoigu has been appointed head of Russia's National Security Council Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a new defense minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime…

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  • May 12, 2024
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Lithuanians are voting in the presidential elections as concerns about Russia and the war in Ukraine grow

Vilnius, Lithuania — Lithuanians will cast their votes in Sunday's presidential election, at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are raising fears about Moscow's intentions, especially…

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  • May 10, 2024
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Lithuania holds a presidential vote as concerns grow in the Baltic states over Russia and the war in Ukraine

Vilnius, Lithuania — Lithuania will hold presidential elections on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are raising fears across Europe about Moscow's intentions, but…