
Ukraine War; One Year On
Feb 24, 2023, marks the first anniversary of the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine. The war has since killed thousands, displaced millions, and destroyed entire cities. One year after the start of the war, Al Mayadeen English reflects on the world order, the repercussions of western sanctions, and the key events of the war.
- 22 Feb

US to send $350mln military aid to Kiev, re-vows 'as long as it takes'
The US Secretary of State says the military package will include ammo for HIMARS and anti-air systems.
- By Al Mayadeen English
- 20 Mar 18:44

Russian diplomat to Al Mayadeen: 'New world is taking shape'
The Russian deputy representative to the UN says Russia can't trust the West anymore.
- By Sara Salloum
- 14 Mar 19:45

What does the present situation in Ukraine show?
The current situation in Ukraine clearly proves once again that peace will never settle in the world unless the high-handed and arbitrary practices and greedy aggression policy of the U.S. are terminated.
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Kim Hoon
- 27 Feb 00:11

The US scapegoat: Europe dragged into yet another conflict
The United States, like the great ally that it is, has dragged Europe into another conflict, this time right at home, and bleeding it dry economically and politically under the pretext of fighting Russia.
- By Mohammad Al-Jaber
- 27 Feb 00:00

The energy crisis reveals Europe's fragility
The unilateral sanctions by the collective West on Russia backfired significantly, and the victim? Europe.
- 26 Feb 19:21

Icarus defies hubris: Are Biden’s ‘Wings’ melting?
Biden has put the US Establishment into a bind: Can we imagine the US throwing up its hands and conceding Russian victory? ‘No’. NATO might disintegrate in the face of such spectacular failure. Will Biden become desperate? And, as many suspect, gamble by doubling-down into a worsening situation?
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Alastair Crooke
- 26 Feb 14:05

One year in, the Ukraine war raises big questions on world peace
Beyond the one-year mark, it is clear that the world deserves an immediate, human-centric approach to conflict resolution in Ukraine.
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Hannan Hussain
- 26 Feb 00:24

Berlin peace protesters lay flowers on Ukrainian-brought Russian tank
A 'Peace Protest' held in Berlin, Germany urged the German Chancellor to play a constructive role in peace building regarding the war in Ukraine.
- By Al Mayadeen English
- 25 Feb 22:48

How did Elon Musk become a key player in the Ukraine war?
During the first year of the war, a billionaire emerged as a key player in the war in Ukraine. How did Elon Musk affect the war?
- 25 Feb 18:29

Wang Yi’s MNC speech sheds light on China's vision for a peaceful world
As a country pursuing the path of peaceful development, Wang made it clear that in the past 70+ years, “China has never initiated a war or occupied an inch of foreign land.” It’s really a matter of pride for the global country to be the only country in the world whose constitution enshrines peaceful development. China's record of peaceful development has stood the test of history.
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Rabi Sankar Bosu
- 25 Feb 13:29
The energy crisis reveals Europe's fragility
The unilateral sanctions by the collective West on Russia backfired significantly, and the victim? Europe.
- 26 Feb
How did Elon Musk become a key player in the Ukraine war?
During the first year of the war, a billionaire emerged as a key player in the war in Ukraine. How did Elon Musk affect the war?
- 25 Feb
US arms companies profited off the Ukraine war
As the war continues in Ukraine with no signs of ending anytime soon, someone is profiting significantly from it: the US arms companies fueling the war since day 1.
- By Al Mayadeen
- 28 Feb
Alexander Dugin’s takes on the war in Ukraine 1 year on
On the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin had some thoughts to share on the events that happened so far, as well as what might happen next.
- By Al Mayadeen
- 26 Feb
Nord Stream investigations deliberately ignored by the West
Investigations by Denmark, Germany, and Sweden into explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines have not yet concluded as Russia remains excluded from the ongoing probe.
- By Al Mayadeen
- 22 Feb
Timeline: The events leading up to the war in Ukraine
How did Russia and Ukraine, once tied together by the Soviet Union, get to this point? Here are the main events that led to the Ukraine war.
- By Al Mayadeen
- 21 Feb