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A brief history of Ukraine (and why Russia wants to control it)

In this animated video, historian Matt Lewis tells the story of Ukraine's turbulent and often surprising history. Beginning ...
Wall Street Journal

Why Did Russia Sell Alaska? The History of Russia’s Ties to the U.S. State

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visits a joint U.S.-Soviet World War II memorial during a trip to Alaska in 2017. (Bob Hallinen/Zuma Press) ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The meeting between President Trump ...
The Business Standard

A brief history of Ukraine, and the uncertain future ahead

Ukraine’s present struggle is rooted in five centuries of shifting borders and fallen empires. As negotiations loom, leaders must decide how much of Ukrainian land they are willing to bargain away ...
Cfr.org

North Korean Troops in Russia: A Dangerous New Phase in the Ukraine War

CFR scholars provide expert analysis and commentary on international issues. Liana Fix is a fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations. Benjamin Harris is a CFR research associate for ...
NPR

Putin wants a 3-day ceasefire for WWII anniversary next month. Ukraine says why wait?

MOSCOW and KYIV — Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next week to honor the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II ...
NPR

South Korean officials brief NATO on North Korean troops helping Russia

NATO is receiving an intelligence briefing from South Korean officials about the possible involvement of North Korean troops helping Russia in Ukraine. The Secretary General of NATO says the alliance ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

US senators pushing bipartisan bill on new Russia sanctions brief European allies and Ukraine

ROME (AP) — The co-sponsors of a new bipartisan U.S. sanctions package targeting Russia briefed European allies and Ukraine on the legislation Thursday, in an effort to show continued resolve to help ...