U.S. government agencies are working together to assess the fallout from a stunning leak of Pentagon documents that appeared to reveal, among other information, sensitive U.S. intelligence about the war in Ukraine. One document from early February suggests Washington had doubts that an anticipated spring counteroffensive by Ukraine would yield big gains — an assessment that could embolden those who say Kyiv and its allies should negotiate with Russia to end the conflict.
A top Russian general said the Kremlin will ramp up its air defenses near Finland, which recently became a NATO member, doubling the transatlantic military alliance’s land border with Russia.
Here’s the latest on the war and its ripple effects across the globe.
“The Russian flag was tearing at the hearts of our friends from Ukraine who have had friends and relatives killed in these horrendous attacks,” said Bill Bestpitch, who serves as treasurer of Roanoke Valley Sister Cities in Virginia. “We wanted to show our support — and that’s not a strong enough word for it. But how do we have sympathy with the people of Ukraine without sounding like we are blaming the people in Pskov we’re connected with?” he said, referring to Roanoke’s 31-year partnership with the Russian city of Pskov.
