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State Department Silent Regarding U.S. Citizen Detained In Ukraine

Jen SnowMay 29, 2023May 29, 20230

According to a press release from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), American columnist and YouTuber Gonzalo Lira was arrested at the beginning of May in Ukraine because he allegedly “publicly justified” the Russian invasion of the country. While the press release notes that Lira “has the citizenship of one of the countries of Latin America,” it completely neglects to mention that Lira is also a U.S. citizen, having been born in California.

Ukraine Tells China It Will Not Cede Territory As Part Of Peace Plan

Jen SnowMay 19, 20230

This week Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Chinese special envoy Li Hui to discuss both countries’ respective peace plans to potentially end Russia’s war in Ukraine. During the talks, Kuleba made it clear that any plan that required Ukraine to cede territory to Russia was a non-starter for Kyiv.

South African President Heads African Leaders’ ‘Peace Mission’ Between Ukraine And Russia

Jen SnowMay 18, 2023May 18, 20230

On Tuesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has recently had ‘friendly’ relations with Russia, announced that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to host a delegation of leaders from a handful of African countries.

Zelensky Gifts Pope “Icon” Depicting Void Instead Of The Savior And Painted Body Armor Worn By Ukrainian Soldier

Jen SnowMay 18, 2023May 18, 20231

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to the Vatican Saturday and met with the Pope for the first time since the Russian invasion to discuss the “humanitarian gestures” of the Pontiff in assisting with the repatriation of Ukrainian children from Russia and Crimea where it is estimated that 19,500 children have been forcibly held since the start of the war in February 2022.

NATO Divided On How To Upgrade Ukraine’s Status During Summit

Jen SnowMay 16, 20230

As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) summit approaches, member states have been privately discussing what Ukraine’s status within the alliance should be. While all members are in favor of elevating Kyiv’s status, the members have not been able to agree on a united path for Ukraine to join the bloc.

Hungary Outraged By Ukraine’s Leaked Plans To Sabotage Druzhba Oil Pipeline

Jen SnowMay 16, 20230

A new revelation from the trove of military intelligence documents that were leaked by Jack Teixeira has caused outrage among several Hungarian media outlets after it revealed that Ukraine had been planning to sabotage the Druzhba oil pipeline. The pipeline carries crude from Russia to Hungary.

Germany Announces €2.7 Billion Arms Package For Ukraine

Jen SnowMay 15, 2023May 15, 20230

While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Western leaders during a tour of Europe, Germany announced a new €2.7 billion ($2.95 billion) arms package for Kyiv over the weekend.

Leaked Pentagon Intel: Ukraine Delayed Attacks In Russian Territory Due To Pressure From U.S.

Jen SnowApr 26, 2023April 26, 20230

According to classified documents leaked by Airman Jack Teixeira, Ukraine’s military intelligence, known as HUR, was planning large strikes inside Russian territory in February but delayed the attacks due to pressure from the U.S.

Biden Administration Preparing For Ukrainian Spring Offensive To Fail

Jen SnowApr 26, 2023April 26, 20230

According to Pentagon documents leaked by Airman Jack Teixeira, Washinton does not believe Ukraine will be able to recapture any significant territory during its much-anticipated spring offensive. The doubt expressed in the leaked February assessment has left the Biden administration preparing for failure.

Ukraine Enforces New Laws To De-Russify Public Areas

Jen SnowApr 25, 2023April 25, 20230

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved 2 new laws that are designed to remove remnants of Ukraine’s Russian culture and will rename places across the country that carry Russian influence. Local authorities will also be required to “free public space from the symbols of the Russian world.”