Ukraine’s recent battlefield successes are emboldening Vladimir Putin’s critics and sending his supporters in search of someone else to blame.
Month: September 2022
U.K. Updates: The Queen Will Lie in Rest in Scotland Until Tomorrow
Thousands of mourners are expected to pass by Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Ukraine Live Updates: Northeast Offensive Claims More Ground
Russia acknowledged the loss of almost all of the Kharkiv region, a stunning setback. Ukraine’s Western backers cheered the gains but warned that Moscow could retaliate with long-range attacks.
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An embarrassing Russian retreat.
With Queen Gone, Former Colonies Find a Moment to Rethink Lasting Ties
In Commonwealth nations with British colonial histories, Queen Elizabeth’s death is rekindling discussions about a more independent future.
Live Updates: Ukraine Blitz Sends Russian Forces Into Retreat
The Ukrainian military was poised to advance on still more towns held by Moscow after days of fighting that have reshaped the war.
Updates: Queen’s Coffin Leaves Balmoral, Beginning Procession to Edinburgh
The royal family will gather for ceremonies in Scotland before the coffin is flown to London on Tuesday.
Russia says that a senior Chinese official expressed support for the invasion of Ukraine.
The comments are the clearest sign of support from China, which has preferred to stay on the sidelines and maintain ties with both Russia and Europe, without alienating either.
Ukrainian Offensive Seen as Reshaping the War’s Contours
The fall of the strategically important city of Izium, in Ukraine’s east, is the most devastating blow to Russia since its humiliating retreat from Kyiv.
Ukrainian Forces Take Key City, Igniting New Phase in War
Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed its forces had withdrawn from Izium. Ukraine’s lightning offensive in the northeast has reshaped what had become a grinding war of attrition.