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It’s been over a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. The war continued and since it began, many Ukrainians sought refuge in San Diego where they received Humanitarian Parole visas.

Though the war between Russia and Ukraine seemed like it just started a year ago, the two countries have been fighting since 2014. The United States continues to provide military support through the use of technology and sanctions against Russia.

Ukrainian pilots are reportedly taking part in a program to assess how long it would take to properly train them on how to operate attack aircraft such as the F-16, according to NBC News, marking another step in the military relationship between the two countries as the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on.

President Joe Biden recently went on a trip to Ukraine despite the wishes of the secret service and the Pentagon. It is assumed that this surprise visit is a sign of the U.S continuing to support Ukraine, and in a White House press statement that was issued on Monday, Biden said his goal was to “reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.”

Former FSB colonel Sergei Makarov found dead in his suburban home in a cleara clear suicide. Alexei Makarov is a powerful figure in Russian law enforcement, working for organizations like the Department for Combating Organised Crime.

With Ukraine's war escalating, the United States recently issued a warning to their citizens currently living in Russia. The U. S Embassy strongly advises all travellers and expats living within the country to depart immediately because of the rising dangers of wrongful detention by Russian security forces without transparent treatment or credible evidence presented at trial. Heed this cautionary advice with urgency: do not travel nor remain in Russia!

Russia has long been considered a threat to world peace, but never more-so than in recent times, following the invasion of Ukraine and subsequent threats to peace in the West. Amid all this, dictator Vladimir Putin, is reportedly struggling with health issues. The problems have not been officially confirmed by the Kremlin but news outlets have variously reported that he may be struggling with Parkinson’s disease and cancer.

In a House Oversight Committee hearing this week, former Twitter executives admitted that the social media platform made an error in temporarily suppressing circulation of the New York Post story about Hunter Biden's laptop. Although Republicans on the committee accused Twitter of censorship and collusion with President Joe Biden's administration during questioning, no evidence emerged to prove any government involvement in the decision.

Ukraine made a major move to restrict press freedoms after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed what is being deemed as an 'anti-media' law. The bill was approved by Ukraine's parliament, giving the government power to block websites that aren't registered under the official media label - much to criticism from journalists' organizations who argue it severely limits freedom of expression.

Vadym Omelchenko reported to French TV station and CNN affiliate BFM television: "As of today, numerous countries have officially confirmed their agreement to deliver 321 heavy tanks to Ukraine." He did not list the nations that would supply the tanks or break down which models will be supplied.

Recently, the Doomsday Clock has been set at 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been. It reflects the growing possibility of an all-out nuclear weapons that could lead to the annihilation of humanity. A large part of it stems from the ongoing war as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the coalitions that have formed since.

On its way out for the holidays, Congress recently approved a $45 billion aid package for Ukraine. President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arrived in Washington, D.C., this week to lobby President Biden and the U.S. Congress for tens of billions of dollars in more aid for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself from Russia's illegitimate invasion.

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington for his first known trip outside of his nation since Russia's invasion in February, the Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it will give Ukraine $1.85 billion in military assistance, including funding for a Patriot missile battery.

Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, declared in a bold speech to US senators on his first overseas trip since Russia's invasion that his country is "alive and kicking" and will never capitulate.

To raise confidence, Russia claims it will send musicians to the front lines of its conflict in Ukraine. This week, the defense ministry made an announcement about the creation of the "front-line creative brigade" saying it will comprise artists and singers.

NYC showing solidarity with Ukraine

Russian military assistance is at an unprecedented level, according to US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. The US is aware of claims that the two nations are thinking about producing deadly drones together, he continued.

Photo byThe United States Intelligence Community/Wikipedia. US intelligence agencies predict that the combat in Ukraine will continue to wane through the upcoming winter. According to US head of intelligence Avril Haines, there hasn't been any indication of Ukrainian forces' resistance weakening.

Despite expressing outrage over Moscow's atrocities in its war against Ukraine, President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he is open to speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin. French President Emmanuel Macron echoed this sentiment.