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Resisting Russia

U.S. Pushes Allies to Assemble Air Defenses for Ukraine

The United States is pressing allies to hastily build Ukraine a patchwork air defense network using NATO-compatible equipment – some ultra-modern...

Russia Says U.S., NATO 'Main Threats' to National Security

Putin’s naval doctrine said Moscow will seek to strengthen its leading position in exploring the Arctic and its mineral resources.

unwelcome development

NATO Summit Proof Alliance Seeks To Contain Russia – Moscow

Russia has repeatedly expressed that it views NATO's expansion as a threat to its existence.

loss of firepower

Russia Says Destroyed NATO Arms Depot in Western Ukraine

The strike comes as President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to speed up arms deliveries to his country.

Russian Navy Starts Baltic Sea Drills Amid Ukraine Tensions

Russia's Baltic fleet will "perform training tasks for the defense of sea lanes and fleet bases."

Rescue Mission Under Way at Azovstal as Hundreds Evacuated

The Ukrainian army said the soldiers in Mariupol had stopped Russian forces from rapidly capturing the southern city of Zaporizhzhia.

word of caution

Sweden, Finland Joining NATO Doesn’t Threaten Russia But May ‘Trigger’ Response – Putin

“What kind [of response] it will be, we will decide depending on threats that are created against us,” Putin warned.

bristling neighbors

Sweden, Finland NATO Bids Are ‘Grave Mistake’ – Russia

"They should have no illusions that we will just put up with this."

'lost momentum'

NATO Assures Ukraine of Open-Ended Military Support Against Russia

Western intelligence predicted Russia's campaign in eastern Ukraine would stall amid heavy losses and fierce resistance.

Fierce Fighting in Ukraine's East but Eurovision Win Lifts Spirits

Ukraine was fighting off a fierce Russian onslaught after a Eurovision victory gave the country a much-needed boost of morale.

nordic alliance

Finland's End of Military Neutrality a 'Mistake,' Putin Tells Finnish President

Helsinki is expected to announce its NATO membership bid on Sunday.

unwelcome expansion

Finland's NATO Membership ‘Definitely’ Threatens Russia – Kremlin

Moscow is ready to take further steps to “balance the situation” if Finland joins the Western bloc, the Kremlin said.

Russia Violates Finnish Airspace as Helsinki Mulls NATO

The incident marks the second Russian violation of Finnish airspace this year.

security architecture

Russia Warns of ‘Consequences’ if Finland, Sweden Join NATO

Finland says it will decide whether to apply to join NATO within weeks, and Sweden is also discussing joining the alliance.

Fueling conflict

NATO Condemns Putin's Recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg accused Moscow of fueling conflict in eastern Ukraine.

NATO Moves Ukraine Staff From Kyiv to Lviv and Brussels

Several Western countries have already moved diplomats from Kyiv to Lviv, located near the border with Poland, in anticipation of Russian military action...

‘MILITARY-TECHNICAL MEASURES’

Russia Will Be ‘Forced to Respond’ if U.S. Does Not Engage on Security Demands

The Kremlin called for legal guarantees that Ukraine will never join NATO.

'out of context'

Ukraine Envoy Walks Back NATO Membership Comments

Ukraine's ambassador to Britain had suggested that Kyiv was ready to accept Russia’s key demand in order to avoid war.

ramping tensions

Russia-Ukraine Standoff – Daily Briefing | Feb. 11

The latest developments you need to know.

pointing fingers

Kremlin Urges U.S. to ‘Stop Escalating Tensions'

The most recent deployment of U.S. troops to bolster NATO forces in Europe only worsened tensions, spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

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