CNN international security editor Nick Paton Walsh reports on Vladimir Putin's speech announcing the annexation of four areas of Ukraine that the West denounced as […]
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US responds to Putin’s annexation of parts of Ukraine
The Biden administration imposed swift sanctions on Russia after Putin announced an illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions. Biden released a statement sharply condemning the move […]
Continue readingHear what CNN reporter noticed about crowd watching Putin’s speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin said four occupied Ukrainian regions will become part of Russia “forever,” during his Kremlin speech that announced the illegal annexations. CNN’s […]
Continue readingPutin announces Russia will annex four regions of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally announced the Kremlin’s intention to annex nearly a fifth of Ukraine in blatant violation of international law. #CNN #News
Continue readingUkraine referendums won by Russia condemned by other countries | USA TODAY
The Russian-won election was condemned by the U.S. and Western allies. The State Department has warned Americans in Russia should leave the country. RELATED: Ukraine […]
Continue reading‘Sham’ referendums on joining Russia underway in occupied parts of Ukraine
Four Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine began voting in referendums on joining Russia, according to their separatist leaders, in a move that raises the stakes of […]
Continue readingCNN crew goes to verify Ukraine’s claim. See what they found
Ukrainian troops broke through Russian lines near Kharkiv and reclaimed towns that have been under Russian control for months. CNN's Melissa Bell travels to a […]
Continue readingHear Zelensky’s message on 100th day of war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a brief video message that Ukrainians have been defending their country for 100 days against Russian aggression and that […]
Continue readingUkrainian officials alarmed by discovery of Russian pontoon bridge
Ukrainian officials are raising the alarm about a Russian pontoon bridge in the country's Luhansk region. CNN's Tom Foreman explains the role this bridge could […]
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