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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns NATO of nuclear war if Russia defeated in Ukraine

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, an ally of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, warned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Thursday that the defeat of Russia in Ukraine could trigger a nuclear war. “The defeat of a nuclear power in a conventional war may trigger a nuclear war,” Medvedev, who serves as deputy chairman of… Read More Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns NATO of nuclear war if Russia defeated in Ukraine

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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has undertaken a surprise trip to Beijing and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which he said they discussed the Ukraine conflict. Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, posted a video on his Telegram channel showing him meeting Xi, smiling for photos and a meeting between… Read More Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

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UN General Assembly approves resolution for Russia to make reparations to Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly on Monday called for Russia to be held accountable for its conduct in Ukraine, voting to approve a resolution recognizing that Russia must be responsible for making reparations to the country. The resolution, supported by 94 of the assembly’s 193 members, said Russia, which invaded its neighbor in February, “must… Read More UN General Assembly approves resolution for Russia to make reparations to Ukraine

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Russian troops abandon bastion in Lyman following encirclement by Ukrainian forces

Russia said on Saturday its troops had abandoned a key bastion in occupied eastern Ukraine, a stinging defeat that prompted one of President Vladimir Putin’s most hawkish allies to call for Russia to consider resorting to low-grade nuclear weapons. The fall of Lyman came just a day after Putin proclaimed the annexation of four Ukrainian… Read More Russian troops abandon bastion in Lyman following encirclement by Ukrainian forces

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U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia over annexation of Ukrainian regions

The United States on Friday imposed wide-ranging sanctions on Russia over its declared annexation of parts of Ukraine, targeting hundreds of people and companies, including those in Russia’s military-industrial complex and lawmakers. Washington acted after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday proclaimed the biggest annexation in Europe since World War Two, declaring Russian rule over… Read More U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia over annexation of Ukrainian regions

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Russia issues new nuclear warming as referendum in occupied Ukrainian regions comes to end

An ally of President Vladimir Putin issued a stark new nuclear warning to Ukraine and the West on Tuesday as referendums billed by Russia as a prelude to it annexing four Ukrainian regions entered their fifth and final day. Moscow’s latest broadside came as European countries rushed to investigate unexplained leaks in two Russian natural… Read More Russia issues new nuclear warming as referendum in occupied Ukrainian regions comes to end

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Russia pledges full protection for any annexed Ukrainian territory

Russia’s top diplomat on Saturday said regions of Ukraine where widely-derided referendums are being held would be under Russia’s “full protection” if they are annexed by Moscow, amid fears Russia could further escalate the conflict and even use nuclear weapons. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, addressing the U.N. General Assembly and the world’s media in New… Read More Russia pledges full protection for any annexed Ukrainian territory

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Russian-backed separatists begin referendum in occupied regions of Ukraine

Russia launched referendums in four occupied areas of Ukraine on Friday expected to be used by Moscow to justify annexation, but Kyiv said the voting was mandatory with residents being threatened with punishment if they did not take part. The votes on whether the regions should become part of Russia began after Ukraine earlier this… Read More Russian-backed separatists begin referendum in occupied regions of Ukraine

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