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February 28, 2023

Defense officials claim there's no evidence Ukraine is mishandling US weapons, aid

The Department of Defense claims there is no evidence of diversion or misuse of American weapons or security assistance that has been sent to Ukraine during its war with Russia.

February 28, 2023

NATO chief says Ukraine will 'become a member of our alliance' in the 'long term'

NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg indicated Tuesday it is a matter of when, not if, Ukraine will join the alliance and said member nations would continue to support Ukraine in its war against Russia.

February 28, 2023

Putin orders increased border security after night of drone attacks as fighting in Ukraine intensifies

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered officials to tighten up border security after Russia saw several overnight drone attacks target oil depots.

February 28, 2023

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko heading to Beijing for 3-day visit

The president of Belarus is heading to Beijing as tensions rise over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There has been growing concerns that China will provide military assistance to Russia

February 28, 2023

Reporter's Notebook: Why Russians are so quick to blame the US

Russians have a high approval rating for Putin and the Ukraine war which may be due to the country's history with the United States and the Cold War.

February 28, 2023

America, especially Republicans, more divided over Ukraine than we thought

More than half of all Democrats want America to continue providing supplies for Ukraine indefinitely. At the same time, over half of Republicans want a timeframe on U.S. involvement.

February 27, 2023

Steven Seagal receives friendship award from Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday bestowed the nation's Order of Friendship on actor Steven Seagal, a longtime sympathizer of his government.

February 27, 2023

US condemns Russian withdrawal from nuclear weapons treaty

Bonnie Jenkins, undersecretary of state for arms control, condemned Russia for its withdrawal from the New START agreement with the U.S.

February 27, 2023

Pope Francis to visit Hungary at the end of April, will focus on European migration, Russia's war in Ukraine

Pope Francis is set to talk about migration to Europe and Russia's war in Ukraine when he visits Hungary in April. Francis will meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orban upon arrival.

February 27, 2023

China complains of ‘bullying’ as ‘illegal’ US sanctions hit Chinese companies over Russia ties

China dismissed U.S. sanctions against its companies as "illegal" bullying on Monday. The U.S. has accused the companies of supporting Russia's Wagner Group in Ukraine.