Cover Image: Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, left, speaks, and Chief of General Staff General Valery Gerasimov attend a meeting with senior officials, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Moscow, Russia. Sergey Fadichev / AB
- The Ukrainian president is expected to arrive in Washington today. According to CNN, citing two sources, Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the United States, a visit that was kept secret until the last minute. He is scheduled to meet with congressional leaders and elected officials who serve on the Parliamentary Committee on National Security on Wednesday. The Ukrainian president is expected to speak during a plenary session of Congress. The two heads of state will finally meet at the White House.
- Mr. Zelensky yesterday visited Bagmouth, a town torn apart by fierce fighting in the east. During his visit, the Ukrainian president received a flag signed by the militants and declared: “We are going to give it to the US Congress, to the US President. We are grateful for their support, but it is not enough. » Troops from Moscow have been trying since the summer to capture the battle-torn city.
- Most of the fighting is now concentrated in the eastern part of the country. After a series of Russian military setbacks in northeastern and southern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin acknowledged the situation on Tuesday. “too hard” In four regions of southern and eastern Ukraine, Moscow claims to have annexed them without fully seizing them.
- The Russian president appeared on television on Tuesday. He presented decorations to pro-Russian separatist fighters in the Kremlin and leaders of eastern Ukraine. “Our country has faced repeated challenges and defended its sovereignty. Today, Russia faces the same challenge again.He declared.
- Mr. Putin wants to draw on last year’s results today and set his military’s objectives for 2023. During a major meeting involving fifteen thousand officers scheduled for Wednesday, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu will mention “Progress Status of Special Military Operation” In Ukraine.
- Emmanuel Macron maintained his position “Guarantee” to Russia. On Tuesday, the French president confirmed his position “Guarantee” Security to be provided to Russia in the event of peace negotiations at the end of the war in Ukraine.
- New deliveries of French arms to Ukraine. Mr. Macron made the announcement on Tuesday in an interview with TF1 and LCI broadcasts.
- The World Bank announcedMarty, An additional $610 million must be provided To Ukraine, in order to allow the country “Addressing the Most Urgent Needs” Health matter. Last week, the company provided $2 billion to support the Ukrainian private sector and finance preparations for reconstruction.
Check out our live stream from yesterday
Read our articles, analysis and reports on the war in Ukraine
Report photo. Photographer Adrian Surprenant explores Kiev in search of moments in life where people agree on the edges of conflict.
Meet up. Serhiy Jadan in the face of Russian “hate”.
Report. In Kherson, “Why did the Russians abandon us? »
Report. Georgia’s Ambiguous Neutrality
Survey. The Orthodox Church was hunted down by security forces
Review. ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’: Volodymyr Zelensky Gets David Letterman on Q for Netflix
Tribune. “Peace in Europe will be ensured only after the ‘debautinization’ of Russia”
Encryption. The war in Ukraine is an indirect driver of the ambitious South Korean arms industry
true “The world’s” answers to your most frequently asked questions
“Total coffee junkie. Tv ninja. Unapologetic problem solver. Beer expert.”
More Stories
The UK has not ruled out providing fighter jets to Kiev
Aum Neko, a Thai political refugee, was mysteriously attacked in France
Russian bombing kills at least two in Kramatorsk