Chinese Official Calls U.S. Response to Balloon ‘Absurd and Hysterical’
Wang Yi spoke at the Munich Security Conference as suspense mounted over whether he might meet on the sidelines with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
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The battle of Hostomel: How Ukraine’s unlikely victory changed the course of the war
Just how Ukraine, many times outnumbered, thwarted the seizure of Antonov Airport and forced Russia into a war of attrition, has become the subject of widespread veneration
US reaction to balloon ‘absurd and hysterical’, says top Chinese diplomat
Wang Yi also says China is preparing to outline position on Russian war against UkraineChina’s most senior diplomat has described the shooting down of a balloon by the US as “absurd and hysterical”, as well as an abuse of the use of force.Speaking on s…
Sunak urges allies to ‘double down’ on military support – as it happened
In a speech to Munich security conference, UK prime minister says west must not ‘falter in its resolve’. This blog is now closedWhat we know on day 360 of the invasionThe European Union wants to work with its defence industry to increase the supply of …
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 360 of the invasion
Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges west to speed up its support as world leaders gather at Munich security conferenceSee all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading…
Rishi Sunak to call for new Nato charter to ensure ‘lasting peace’ for Ukraine
UK PM expected to urge leaders at Munich Security Conference to ‘double down on our military support’ for KyivRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesRishi Sunak will call on world leaders to ensure a “lasting peace” for Ukraine with the establishment …
Western Leaders Pledge Support for Ukraine at Munich Security Conference
As Russia’s invasion approaches its second year with no end in sight, Ukraine’s supporters faced lingering questions at the Munich Security Conference about how long their resolve will last.
Macron Calls for Intensified Support for Ukraine but Eyes Peace Talks
His support for Ukraine and condemnation of Russia have hardened, but France’s president still stands out among Western leaders in insisting that compromise will be needed to end the war.
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How Iran smuggled drones into Russia; Moscow’s forces close in on Bakhmut; the defenders of VuhledarUkrainian forces reportedly blew up a bridge near the eastern city of Bakhmut, in a sign they may have been planning to retreat from the area, which wou…
Macron makes a provocative speech but Zelenskiy’s questions are not all answered
Munich security conference also saw Scholz defend Germany’s steady approach in supporting UkraineZelenskiy urges west to speed up arms support to head off Russia offensiveOn 19 February 2022, a year ago this weekend, a well-kempt if callow Volodymyr Ze…