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facing the music

Facing Arrest, Ex-Leader Returns to 'Defend Ukraine' from Russia

Petro Poroshenko, who served as president from 2014 to 2019, was placed under investigation for high treason and left Ukraine in December.
seeking dialogue

Ukraine Leader Calls for Talks with Russia Amid Invasion Fears

The Kremlin appeared to pour cold water on the idea, reiterating that the war was Ukraine's domestic issue.
shots fired

Zelenskiy Vows ‘Strong Response’ After Attack on Aide

Gunmen opened fire on a car carrying one of the Ukrainian president's senior aides in what officials described as an assassination attempt.
sore spot

Merkel Struggles to Reassure Ukraine on Nord Stream 2

Ukraine's Zelenskiy warned that the pipeline was "a dangerous geopolitical weapon" for Moscow.
'break with russia'

Moldova Pro-Europeans Win Resounding Election Victory

The results strengthen the hand of President Maia Sandu as she pushes to reform her ex-Soviet country.
a word of warning

Ukraine Slams Russia's 'Open' Threats Ahead of France, Germany Meeting

"If Russia crosses the red line, then it will have to suffer," Ukraine's Foreign Minister said Thursday.
'TOUGH TIMES'

Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Frontline as Merkel Urges Putin to Pull Back Troops

Fighting between the Ukrainian army and separatists has intensified, raising fears of escalation in the conflict.