Americans are divided on most issues these days. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine might be an exception — sort of. In recent polling, both Democrats and Republicans say they support Ukraine over Russia, approve of economic sanctions against Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, and agree that the US should send money and weapons … Read more
BERLIN — Indications that outgoing Munich Security Conference Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger used the conference to further his personal business interests “are serious” and the forum needs to take steps to prevent such activity in the future, Transparency International Chief Executive Daniel Eriksson said. “The accusations are serious and they should be treated seriously by the … Read more
A Russian invasion of Ukraine would lead to sweeping economic sanctions on Russian companies, preventing them from trading with US dollars and UK pounds, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday. The impact of sanctions will extend beyond Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle to “all companies and organizations of strategic importance to Russia,” Johnson … Read more
Loud explosions have been reported in the Russian-backed separatist held city of Donetsk as conflict between them and the Ukrainian government continues amid fears of an invasion Ukraine officials come under shelling attack on front as invasion fears rise Loud explosions have been reported in rebel-held regions in east Ukraine, as fears of a Russian … Read more
A Whitehall source claims Putin is set to invade Ukraine in a “horrendous” conflict as the Ministry of Defense released Russia’s battle plan A border guard is on duty at the Zhuravlivka checkpoint on the Ukraine-Russia border ( Image: Future Publishing via Getty Images) Vladimir Putin is definitely about to invade Ukraine and the conflict … Read more
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February 1 – The conflict on the Russia-Ukraine border continues as Russia launches new military exercises, stationing an estimated 100,000 troops. Diplomats from Russia, the United States and other members of the United Nations are working to prevent an invasion, and while Russia says it isn’t planning one, it remains a possibility. The conflict is … Read more
The Chinese ambassador to the US warned on Friday that the two countries could face a possible “military conflict” over the status of Taiwan. Ambassador Qin Gang made the bold claim in a interview with NPR on Thursday, accusing the US of encouraging Taiwan to seek independence. “If the Taiwanese authorities, encouraged by the United … Read more
