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
MUNICH — With his country under threat of imminent attack by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy received a standing ovation at the annual Munich Security Conference on Saturday — and then bit the hands that applauded him in a scathing speech that slammed Western allies for not doing enough to punish Moscow and move his … Read more
The retreat comes after days of shelling between the Ukrainian government and Russian-backed rebel factions in the eastern parts of the country against the backdrop of the threat of invasion A Russian Iskander-K missile launching during a training launch ( Image: Russian Defense Ministry/AFP via) Ukrainian military officials have been forced to retreat during a … Read more
Press play to listen to this article Western leaders on Saturday appealed to Vladimir Putin to not give up on diplomacy amid warnings that the Russian president has already decided to invade Ukraine. Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, European, US and NATO leaders insisted that a standoff over the Russian troops threatening Ukraine … Read more
Press play to listen to this article Whether or not Moscow launches an attack on Ukraine in the coming days, the West must gear up for years of heightened Russian pressure on the country and on Europe as a whole, Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš said Friday. In an interview with POLITICO, Kariņš said Russian … Read more
Russia could drag out the crisis over Ukraine for weeks – or even months – in an attempt to undermine Western unity, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned. Ms Truss said it was essential not to be “lulled into a false sense of security” by Moscow’s claims it was beginning draw back its forces from … Read more
For days now, there have been reports that Russia could attack Ukraine at any momentalthough it’s possible continued diplomatic talks could avert military conflict. Russia is seeking concessionssuch as a promise from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization that Ukraine will never be allowed to join the coalition and/or reductions in NATO’s troop presence and missile … Read more
NATO said Tuesday it has not seen “any de-escalation on the ground” from Russian forces near Ukraine, despite earlier claims from Moscow that some troops taking part in military exercises were pulling back. “So far we have not seen any de-escalation on the ground, not any signs of reduced Russian military presence on the borders … Read more
Russia has massed more than 130,000 troops near Ukraine, sparking the fears of an invasion. Russia denies it has any plans to invade Ukraine, despite placing troops on Ukraine’s borders to the north, south and east and launching massive military drills nearby. The new glimmers of hope accompanied a flurry of diplomacy. German Chancellor Olaf … Read more
As fears of an imminent Russian invasion on Ukraine grow increasingly more likely – Defense and Security Editor Chris Hughes analyzes and answers questions on the ongoing crisis situation Boris Johnson outlines NATO support for Ukraine against Russia Ukraine is on the brink of war with Russian forces surrounding the nation on several sides. Ukrainian … Read more