Press play to listen to this article Ukraine and its Western allies are struggling to neutralize Russia’s latest offensive – a campaign of brazen lies in which Moscow presents itself as an innocent party in the Black Sea naval blockade that is fueling a global food crisis. For Russians, this is an all-important battle for … Read more
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have far more serious repercussions around the world than on US domestic politics. We at FiveThirtyEight are experts on the latter, though, so here’s a look at how the conflict might affect President Biden’s political standing. (With war breaking out only this week, it’s too early to say anything for … Read more
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Western-allied countries are working to coordinate a response after Russia on Monday moved to recognize two breakaway Ukrainian regions as independent and deploy troops there for “peacekeeping functions” in the latest escalation of the crisis. Leaders from the EU, United Kingdom and United States have pledged to impose sanctions on Moscow over its announcements and … Read more
The Prime Minister is chairing a Cobra meeting this Tuesday morning to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, as he warned a Russian invasion could happen “in the coming hours and days”. The meeting, scheduled to take place at 6.30am, is being used to “coordinate the UK response”, including agreeing a “significant package of sanctions … Read more
Leaders from the European Union and the United Kingdom vowed Monday to impose sanctions over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine as independent. In a letter statementsEuropean Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said they “condemn in the strongest possible terms the … Read more
Russian forces have painted a mysterious “Z” on their vehicles as they close in on Ukraine – raising suspicions it is an attack code. The tag has been spotted on tanks, self-propelled guns, fuel trucks and supply vehicles amid fears of an invasion. Moscow’s troops amassed on Ukraine’s eastern flank now number over 130,000 – … Read more
We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story A car was blown up in the car park near the Government House at in Donetsk in recent days ( Image: Life Shot / east2west news) Multiple explosions have been heard in the center of the separatist-held city of … Read more
Boris Johnson has said Russia’s plan to invade Ukraine ‘has already begun in some senses’ and intelligence suggests it ‘could be really the biggest war in Europe since 1945’ Russia: Boris Johnson warns of ‘generation of bloodshed’ Boris Johnson has said Russia is planning “the biggest war in Europe since 1945” according to evidence seen … Read more