As tensions with Russia over Ukraine grow, China has sent a clear message ahead of the Winter Olympics on its future by siding with Moscow. Both countries issued a joint statement agreeing on a score of issues during Putin’s visit to China for the Winter Olympics. Russia has supported China’s… Continue reading China sides with Russia and sends message to NATO
After amassing around 100,000 troops all around the Ukrainian border – dishing out a list of unacceptable demands, and seeing the West’s strong response towards Russia’s uncalled-for aggression – Russian President Vladimir Putin has started crying foul. Putin is now accusing the United States for pitting his country against Ukraine… Continue reading Putin cries foul; accuses US of trying to push Russia into war with Ukraine
Germany and the US have warned Russia that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline could be in tatters if Russia invades Ukraine. It is now clear that Nord Stream 2 will not move forward if Russia violates Ukraine’s sovereignty. The pipeline was set to send Russian gas to Germany through the… Continue reading Germany, US warn Putin; Nord Stream 2 could be canceled
President Biden has said the West stands united against Russia’s troop build-up on its Ukrainian border. In a video call held with EU leaders on Monday, President Biden reiterated the US resolve to help protect Ukraine and Europe from a Russian invasion. Russia has long denied reports of a planned… Continue reading West declares unity against Russian aggression on Ukraine
The State Department has issued a “do not travel” advisory for Ukraine as it orders Embassy staff to evacuate from the country. US citizens are urged to get out of the country or not travel to it because Russia’s military action anywhere inside the country would “severely impact” the US… Continue reading DOS issues ‘do not travel’ advisory for Ukraine as embassy staff evacuates
Russia is all set to signal its agents in Ukraine to begin operations to topple the Ukrainian government and install a pro-Moscow leader before it begins military action. The White House has found these plans “deeply concerning.” The UK originally received the intelligence reports of the plan that would overthrow… Continue reading RU all set to signal agents to topple Ukrainian government; US concerned
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held talks via video link after the Russian troop buildup at Ukrainian border. A breakthrough isn’t expected at all, and tensions may further flare as Russian troops continue to be moved at the Ukrainian border. Ahead of the talks, World leaders had… Continue reading Biden, Putin talk as Russia moves thousands of troops to Ukrainian border
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered his foreign ministry to expel 10 ambassadors, including those of the US, Germany and France. A persona non grata allows host governments to withdraw diplomatic status from foreign envoys. It usually ends with expulsion from the host country. As envoys have diplomatic immunity,… Continue reading Turkey to declare US and 9 other envoys “persona non grata”
Air travel being the World‘s most prominent source of easy and quick travel through not only countries but continents is now exposed to a new and dangerous trend after Belarus’ state-level “hijacking” of Ryanair flight FR4978. Planes are often safe when they are up in the air and the only… Continue reading Belarus has started a dangerous trend