WorldThe President discusses the historical background of the war, US involvement, the risk of global conflict, and the prospects for a lasting peace.
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Ex-President: “US and UK to blame for the war in Ukraine”
EuropeAccording to Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic, the war began in 2008 when the US and UK supported Ukraine and Georgia's "aspirations for membership" in NATO.
EU threatens to sabotage Hungarian economy
EuropeCould stop all funding to Hungary if the veto on Brussels' support for the Ukraine war is not lifted.
Hundreds of prisoners of war exchanged
WorldNearly 500 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers were released in the largest known prisoner swap since the conflict began.
Hungary blocks EU billions for Ukraine
Europe– Hungary is vetoing any money for Ukraine, laments Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Negotiations on Ukraine’s EU membership begin
Europe"The European Council has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine & Moldova", confirms European Council president Charles Michel.
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Kristersson: “Unwavering support for Ukraine”
The Nordics"Ukraine's war is our war," says the Swedish prime minister.
EU wants to give frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
EuropeThe seized assets are estimated to be approximately €15 billion.
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Biden: “If Putin takes Ukraine, he won’t stop there”
World– This kind of provocative rhetoric is unacceptable for a responsible nuclear state, comments Russia's ambassador to Washington.
Congress stops Biden’s new war package – Treasury secretary fuming
WorldWould have included $111 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Many Ukrainians ready to compromise for peace
WorldPoll shows 44% of Ukrainians believe it is necessary to "seek compromise solutions in negotiations" to end the war.
Reduced support for arming Ukraine
SwedenHowever, a large majority of Swedes want to continue supporting the country militarily, according to an EU survey.
Hungary opposes EU membership for Ukraine
EuropePrime minister Viktor Orbán says the country is "light years" away from EU membership.
EU opens membership talks with Ukraine
WorldFormal negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership could begin as early as next year.
Meloni admits: “Europe is tired of the war in Ukraine”
WorldItaly's prime minister thought she was talking to African officials - in fact it was Russian comedians calling.
Slovakia cuts military aid to Ukraine
World"An immediate halt to military operations is the best solution we have for Ukraine", says Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Gerhard Schröder: “Washington refused peace in Ukraine”
World"The Ukrainians did not agree to peace because they were not allowed to", reveals the former German Chancellor.
Biden calls for another $100 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel
WorldMore than 100 billion dollars of aid will be a "smart investment" for US security, according to the President.
American Colonel: “Ukraine a collapsed state”
WorldFormer Pentagon advisor Douglas Macgregor estimates that as many as 400,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the fighting.
UN advisor: “The West forced the war”
World"The conflict could easily have been avoided", says Columbia professor Jeffrey Sachs, a long-time advisor to the UN Secretary-General.
UK may send troops to Ukraine
WorldDefense Minister Grant Shapps wants to train soldiers on site.
Poland confirms Ukrainian missile responsible for killing Polish farmers
WorldThe missile that hit Poland and killed two farmers was fired from Ukraine, not Russia, according to an official Polish investigation.
Poland stops sending weapons to Ukraine
World"We are no longer transferring weapons to Ukraine, because we are now arming Poland with more modern weapons", says prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
Swedish state media spreads false information on bloody ‘Russian’ missile attack
WorldUkrainian attack on civilians described by Swedish state channel as "Russian propaganda" - disproved by New York Times investigation .
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