Putin's war will shake the world  —  Russia intends to install a puppet government in Kyiv.  The west must now respond  —  ADD TO MYFT  —  The phoney war is over.  The real war has begun.  For several weeks, the US and British governments have believed that Vladimir Putin was intent on a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Stop Talking About Ukraine, Republicans!  —  Amid the media's 24/7 UKRAINE UPDATES, perhaps some enterprising journalist could write an article explaining how our esteem for that country's borders benefits a single American — other than President Joe Biden.

Calamity Again … The poem is called “Calamity Again.”  The original version was written in Ukrainian, in 1859, and the author, Taras Shevchenko, was not speaking metaphorically when he wrote about slavery.  Shevchenko was born into a family of serfs—slaves—on an estate in what is now central Ukraine …

Michael Kofman, an expert on Russia's armed forces, explains why the Kremlin will seek regime change in Ukraine  —  Scenarios involving only limited fighting make little sense militarily  —  AFTER A LENGTHY and ominous speech, Russia's President Vladimir Putin chose to recognise …

How Ukraine Was Betrayed in Budapest  —  Kyiv gave up its nuclear weapons in return for security assurances.  So much for that.  —  By The Editorial Board  —  As the people of Ukraine steel themselves for a Russian attack, it's worth recalling how the U.S. persuaded the country to give up its nuclear weapons.

Russia's Putin announces military operation in Ukraine  —  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it's intended to protect civilians.  —  In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine.

Battles flare across Ukraine after Putin declares war  —  KYIV — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched an all-out assault on Ukraine with missiles, warplanes and tanks that threatens to push Europe into its biggest conflict since World War II.

Putin Issues Threat Against ‘Anyone Who Tries to Interfere’  —  Several Ukrainian cities were under attack on Thursday morning.  President Biden condemned President Vladimir Putin's actions, saying he would speak to the American people on Thursday.

NATO vows to defend its entire territory after Russia attack  —  BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday that the military alliance would defend every inch of its territory should Russia attack a member country, as he slammed Moscow for launching a brutal act of war on Ukraine.