China moves closer to Russia, but wary on Ukraine
The February 4 joint statement by the neighbours included unprecedented support from Beijing for Moscow’s opposition to the expansion of NATO, and came as Washington and its allies were warning…
US, allies lambast Russia over Ukraine at UN Security Council
Addressing the council, US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield heaped scorn on Putin’s assertion that the Russian troops would take on a peacekeeping role in the Donetsk and Lugansk areas. “He calls…
Russia moves troops into eastern Ukraine, raising threat of larger invasion
Ukrainian servicemen are seen outside of Svitlodarsk in eastern Ukraine on February 21, 2022. | Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images President Vladimir Putin declared two regions in…
Defying West, Putin orders troops to Ukraine rebel regions
Earlier, the Kremlin leader had recognised the independence of two rebel-held areas of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine, paving the way for an operation to deploy part of…
UK announces sanctions on Russian banks, wealthy individuals
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the country at a press conference on the plans for “Living with Covid” in London, England on February 21, 2022. Wpa Pool | Getty…
Wembley ‘could host Champions League final instead of St Petersburg’ amid Russia’s threat to invade Ukraine
If Russia invades Ukraine, the Champions League final may be transferred to Wembley. The exhibits will be held at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg. Four If Russia invades Ukraine,…
Oil prices jump as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate
Russia has formed an army of about 150,000 along the border with Ukraine, and the Biden administration said last week that an additional army of 7,000 was added. Military tensions…
Biden blocks investment, trade in areas of Ukraine recognized as independent by Putin
President BidenJoe BidenUS said UN Russia “has a list of Ukrainians killed or sent to camps.” The latest satellite images of the report show changes in Russia’s military activity near…
Kremlin top brass urge Putin to recognise Ukraine rebels
The highly unusual Kremlin security council meeting was unscheduled, lasting around 90 minutes and was broadcast on state television after it had already taken place. Putin presided behind a grand…
New name, little hope, in New York, Ukraine
The only renovated building of this war-bruised town, called Novgorodske (“new city” in Ukrainian) until last year, is the local cultural centre. Tetyana Krasko proudly pushes open its metal door…