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June 1, 2022

Russia using Ukraine as 'springboard' for offensive against Europe: Ukrainian defense official

Ukrainian defense official warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin will use its campaign in Ukraine to launch a greater offensive against Europe.

June 1, 2022

Russia: US rocket shipments to Ukraine are 'adding fuel to the fire'

Russia says the United States is "adding fuel to the fire" by sending rocket shipments to Ukraine as part of their latest military aid package in the war

June 1, 2022

Zelenskyy says Ukraine losing 60-100 service members daily in intense eastern fighting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyyy said Ukraine is losing roughly 60 to 100 service members every day as the fighting in eastern Ukraine intensifies.

June 1, 2022

Biden says US won't try to oust Putin, months after saying he 'cannot remain in power'

President Biden said the U.S. will not attempt to oust President Vladimir Putin as Russia's head of state, despite calling for his removal in March.

May 31, 2022

Biden approves sending advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, walking 'very fine line' with Russians: expert

President Biden stressed in an op-ed on Tuesday that his administration is not "enabling Ukraine to strike beyond its borders" by sending "more advanced rocket systems" to the country.

May 31, 2022

Turkish leader claims US bases in Greece pose direct 'threat' amid spat with Athens over NATO expansion

Turkish leader of the far-right political group the Nationalist Movement Party claimed U.S. bases in Greece are a direct 'threat' to Turkish security.

May 31, 2022

Russian lawmaker suggests kidnapping a NATO defense minister

A Russian politician said Monday that his country should capture a NATO defense minister and bring them to Moscow as Putin's invasion of Ukraine continues

May 31, 2022

Ukrainian troops hold back Russia from taking priority city in Donbas

Ukrainian troops continue to hold the city of Sievierodonetsk in northeastern Ukraine as Russian forces look to gain complete control over Luhansk region.

May 31, 2022

MSNBC analyst rails against Biden's decision not send rockets to Ukraine: 'A losing strategy'

Former U.S. ambassador to Russia under Obama, Michael McFaul blasted the Biden administration over its decision not to send long-range rockets to Ukraine.

May 31, 2022

Turkey's Erdogan: Sweden, Finland joining NATO poses 'risks' for 'organization's future'

President Recap Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Sweden and Finland joining NATO in response to Russia-Ukraine war poses security risks for the organization.