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international-relations-conflict1 year ago

"Kremlin Admits Russia is in 'State of War' in Ukraine"

The Kremlin has acknowledged that Russia is in a "state of war" in Ukraine due to the West's intervention and support of its neighbor, marking a shift from its previous designation of the conflict as a "special military operation." This change in language allows Russian authorities to make decisions associated with a war and demand internal mobilization. Despite this acknowledgment, Russia still legally qualifies its actions in Ukraine as a "special military operation" domestically, while continuing to occupy almost a fifth of Ukraine, including Crimea, and facing ongoing conflict with Kyiv over the annexation of regions.

international-relations1 year ago

"Russia Admits State of War with Ukraine, Kremlin Confirms"

The Kremlin spokesperson stated that Russia is in a "state of war" in Ukraine, marking a potential shift in language and approach regarding the conflict. The comments have raised questions about whether Russia is preparing for deeper involvement in Ukraine, including a second wave of mobilization. While some analysts see this as a significant development, others note that the idea of a wider "war" has been previously alluded to by Kremlin officials. The remarks come amid escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine, with Russian President Putin framing the conflict as an existential fight against the West.

international-relations1 year ago

"Russia Admits to Being 'in a State of War' with Ukraine"

After more than two years of describing its invasion of Ukraine as a "special military operation," Russia has finally admitted to being in a state of war, with a Kremlin spokesperson acknowledging the shift and blaming the West. This change comes after Russian President Putin signed a law criminalizing the use of terms like "war" or "invasion" to describe the conflict. The shift in language reflects Russia's efforts to control the narrative and suppress domestic opposition to the war.

world-news2 years ago

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Latest Developments on the Front Line.

Ukraine's military intelligence agency GUR has said that cracks are beginning to show in the Kremlin over recent comments made by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group, a paramilitary outfit fighting in Ukraine. Prigozhin called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his ongoing "special military operation" in Ukraine and focus instead on the territories it occupied in the country. Ukrainian intelligence officials believe that Prigozhin's remarks reflect the mood of the Russian military and political elite, and now there are "tiny cracks" in the Kremlin that will only grow larger.