Russia-Ukraine war latest updates – The Washington Post
President Biden criticized Vladimir Putin for nuclear brinkmanship Thursday, hours after the Russian leader downplayed the chance that the Kremlin would use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine. “If he has no intention, why does he keep talking about it? Why does he talk about the ability to use a tactical nuclear weapon?” Biden said during a cable news interview.
“He’s been very dangerous on how he’s approached this,” Biden said. “And … he can end this all. Get out of Ukraine.”
Here’s the latest on the war and its ripple effects across the globe.
4. From our correspondents
The displaced Ukrainians arrived in Zaporizhzhia, often after challenging and dangerous flights to safety. Many remain for extended periods while they await permission to return home. “Zaporizhzhia says we can’t go because they fear for our lives,” one refugee told The Post’s reporters. “But I’ll sign anything, I’ll waive any risk; just let me go back.”