By Rachel Treisman Scholars dismiss the Russian leader’s claims as a “mythical use of history.” For one: Ukraine overwhelmingly elected a Jewish president, and has a relatively small right-wing movement. (Image credit: Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images) Scholars dismiss the Russian leader’s claims as a “mythical use of history.” For one: Ukraine overwhelmingly elected a […]
By Geoff Brumfiel Russian President Vladimir Putin gave orders to his nation’s nuclear forces over the weekend, but their exact meaning is unclear. Russia has more nuclear weapons than any other nation. (Image credit: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service /AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin gave orders to his nation’s nuclear forces over the weekend, but […]
By Bill Chappell The convoy is apparently being hampered by fuel and food shortages, the official says. The news comes as Russia continues to concentrate attacks on Ukraine’s largest cities: Kyiv and Kharkiv. (Image credit: Maxar) Source: Russia’s 40-mile convoy has stalled on its way to Kyiv, a U.S. official says