Putin Prepares Russians for Long Fight Ahead

The Russian leader has dropped the pretense that life goes on as normal despite the war, evident in the Kremlin’s quick acknowledgment of mass casualties inflicted by Ukraine last weekend. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-war.html Anton Troianovski and Anatoly Kurmanaev Original Source: NY Times >>

Russian Airstrikes Pummel Ukrainian Civilians

Ten months into the war, Ukraine has turned the tide in ground combat, but its cities are still facing relentless waves of missiles and exploding drones. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/01/world/europe/ukraine-russia-air-attacks.html Andrew E. Kramer Original Source: NY Times >>

Jailed Putin Critics in Russia Offer New Year Messages

Seasonal greetings from imprisoned opponents offered counterprogramming of a sort to the traditional end-of-year speech from President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/01/world/europe/putin-critics-russia-new-year-messages.html Anton Troianovski Original Source: NY Times >>