President Joe Biden has imposed sanctions on Russia as he addressed the nation on the Ukraine crisis. The President started by condemning Russia’s actions that point towards an imminent invasion. He then announced new sanctions on Russia and warned with even dire consequences. “I’m going to begin to impose sanctions in response,… Continue reading US imposes sanctions on Russia
President Biden addresses the nation on the Ukraine crisis at the White House. His first broadcast since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of Russian troops in Eastern Ukraine. Eastern Ukraine is in turmoil as the pro-Russia separatists clash with the Ukrainian military, violating the Minsk agreement. Putin had… Continue reading President Biden addresses the nation on the Ukraine crisis
As Russia announced that it would recognize Ukraine’s breakaway provinces, and send in ‘peacekeeping’ troops to help ‘rebels,’ the World – as promised – has responded with a thick sheet of sanctions. How the US reacted The US is set to announce its new set of sanctions later today after… Continue reading Ukraine-invasion: Russia gets a slice of the mother of all sanctions
What was reported a few weeks ago has happened today. Vladimir Putin has signaled an invasion of Ukraine in the name of ‘peacekeeping’ operations in the eastern half of the country. Russia has decided to ‘recognize’ the ‘rebel-held’ territories and will send troops to ‘assist’ the ‘rebels’ in combat. Moscow… Continue reading Russia sends ‘peacekeeping’ troops to Ukraine; sources were right
Russia has extended military drills in Belarus which were due to end on Sunday. About 30,000 Russian troops will continue military exercises in Belarus which borders Ukraine. “We are on the brink of an invasion,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the extension of Russian drills in Belarus. “We’re… Continue reading Russia extends drills in Belarus
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that there are no signs that indicate Russian troops are moving back as announced by Moscow. According to Stoltenberg, Russia still has a huge number of troops situated at the border who can actively attack Ukraine at any time. NATO will now buff… Continue reading Russian troops not moving at all – NATO chief
Russia says it is sending some of its troops back from the Ukrainian border in order to quash fears of an invasion. Large-scale drills are set to continue but the country’s Defense Ministry says some troops are being sent back from the region. Regional and World powers however, aren’t buying… Continue reading Russia claims troops are leaving; World doesn’t buy it
President Biden is set to talk to Vladimir Putin in what experts believe to be one final time before Russia invades Ukraine. As the Soviet nation is silent, the World quietly watches and remains alerted. Putin’s last few attempts to coerce the World into doing what he wanted failed and… Continue reading Russian silence has World alerted; invasion expected around the 16th
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