President Joe Biden has issued this statement on Russia's attack on Ukraine: The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for … [Read more...] about PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN’S FULL STATEMENT ON RUSSIA’S ATTACK ON UKRAINE
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PUTIN LAUNCHES WAR ON UKRAINE: (PLUS REACTIONS)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pulled the trigger: he announced in a speech that he has ordered a "special military operation" in Ukraine. Explosions were heard in several cities. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the Kremlin had decided to carry out a “special military operation” in Ukraine. “The situation requires us to take decisive, swift … [Read more...] about PUTIN LAUNCHES WAR ON UKRAINE: (PLUS REACTIONS)
US lawmakers often unite when war looms. Not this time
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - There is a longstanding custom in US politics that, whatever squabbles are dominating the domestic agenda, Democrats and Republicans rally around the flag when crisis looms overseas. But the threat of war in Ukraine is severely testing Congress's traditional role as a foreign policy partner to the White House as lawmakers, hobbled by bitter … [Read more...] about US lawmakers often unite when war looms. Not this time
Trump’s ‘Love Tweets’ to Putin: Gone but not Forgotten.
In a recent piece at the New Republic, Pam Segall reminds us how, in January 2021, Twitter permanently suspended Trump from “his favorite social platform” (Twitter), where he regularly spewed lies and, worse, because of “the risk of further incitement of violence” in the wake of the January 6 insurrection. ”Twitter not only revoked Trump’s ability to share 280-character … [Read more...] about Trump’s ‘Love Tweets’ to Putin: Gone but not Forgotten.
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Ukraine declares state of emergency, summons citizens home from Russia
Published by ReutersBy Pavel Polityuk and Polina Nikolskaya KYIV/DONETSK (Reuters) -Ukraine declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and told its citizens in Russia to come home, while Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy in the latest ominous signs for Ukrainians who fear an all-out Russian military onslaught. Shelling intensified at the line of contact in eastern … [Read more...] about Ukraine declares state of emergency, summons citizens home from Russia
TRUMP CALLS PUTIN A “GENIUS…SAVY…PEACEKEEPER”
No, it wasn't a surprise. But it still did come as something as a shock when a former President of the United States (again) blasted the man who defeated him in the last election before praising his country's number one head of state enemy as a "genius...savy...peacekeeper." When the world is on the brink of war. But Donald Trump did that just which means it's likely to be … [Read more...] about TRUMP CALLS PUTIN A “GENIUS…SAVY…PEACEKEEPER”
Biden announces first tranche of Russia sanctions, targets banks and debt
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced the first wave of sanctions against Russia for what he said was the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine, and vowed steeper punishments ahead if Russia continues its aggression. The sanctions, among others things, target Russian banks and sovereign debt. (Reporting By Jarrett Renshaw; … [Read more...] about Biden announces first tranche of Russia sanctions, targets banks and debt
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Scholz says Germany halting Nord Stream 2 project
Published by Al-ArabyGerman ChancellorOlaf Scholz said Tuesday that he was suspending the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project with Russia in response to Moscow's recognition of two breakaway regions in Ukraine. Scholz said he had ordered a halt to the review process by the German regulator for the pipeline, seen by Western partners and Kyiv as a crucial bargaining chip in the … [Read more...] about Scholz says Germany halting Nord Stream 2 project
Ukraine crisis: Putin recognizes breakaway regions, Biden orders limited sanctions – 5 essential reads
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, right, signed decrees recognizing the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics on February 21, 2022. Alexei Nikolsky/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASS via Getty Images Naomi Schalit, The Conversation o war, claimed on Feb. 21, 2022, that all of Ukraine belongs to Russia and … [Read more...] about Ukraine crisis: Putin recognizes breakaway regions, Biden orders limited sanctions – 5 essential reads
Explainer-How Western sanctions might target Russia
Published by ReutersBy Karin Strohecker (Reuters) -The United States and its allies are coordinating new sanctions on Russia after Moscow recognised two regions in eastern Ukraine as independent, officials said. European Union member states are also considering sanctions, including Germany, where chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Moscow's actions halted the certification of … [Read more...] about Explainer-How Western sanctions might target Russia
Putin’s breakup of Ukraine is a dangerous watershed. Guterres indicates offramp.
Russian President Vladimir Putin marked a geopolitical watershed today by officially recognizing the breakaway “people's republics” of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine and deciding to deploy Russian “peacekeeper” troops to their territories. This could be the turning point when the long peace between the US-led European allies and Russia is lost for decades. But … [Read more...] about Putin’s breakup of Ukraine is a dangerous watershed. Guterres indicates offramp.
Putin vents Ukraine grievances as justification for recognising Donbass
Published by ReutersBy Andrey Ostroukh and Andrew Osborn MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin signed decrees on Monday to recognise two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine as independent statelets, defying Western warnings that such a step would be illegal and would kill off peace negotiations. He signed the documents after delivering an astonishing verbal attack on … [Read more...] about Putin vents Ukraine grievances as justification for recognising Donbass
Russia has lists of Ukrainians ‘to be killed or sent to camps’, US warns UN
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Washington has warned the UN rights chief that Russia has lists of Ukrainians "to be killed or sent to camps" in the event of an invasion, according to a letter obtained by AFP Sunday. The letter, which came as Washington warned of an imminent invasion by Russian troops massed near the Ukrainian border, says the United States is "deeply … [Read more...] about Russia has lists of Ukrainians ‘to be killed or sent to camps’, US warns UN
Putin says he may recognise breakaway regions of Ukraine (UPDATED)
Published by ReutersBy Dmitry Antonov and Michel Rose MOSCOW/PARIS (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday he was considering a request by two regions of eastern Ukraine held by Russian-backed separatists to be recognised as independent - a move that could give Moscow a reason to openly send troops. Separately, Moscow said Ukrainian military saboteurs had … [Read more...] about Putin says he may recognise breakaway regions of Ukraine (UPDATED)
Biden agrees in principle to Ukraine summit with Putin
Published by Reuters UK(Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle to a summit over Ukraine, the U.S. and French leaders said, offering a possible path out of one of the most dangerous European crises in decades. The office of French President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement on Monday he had pitched both leaders on a … [Read more...] about Biden agrees in principle to Ukraine summit with Putin
Ukraine President laments frequent warnings that “war will happen tomorrow”.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that almost daily predictions of an imminent Russian invasion of his country were imposing economic costs by terrorizing his people, crushing his currency and scaring off investors. His lament came among repeated calls at Saturday’s Munich Security Conference for a diplomatic solution to the crisis with Russia. It followed … [Read more...] about Ukraine President laments frequent warnings that “war will happen tomorrow”.
UK sees threat to Taiwan if West does not support Ukraine
Published by Reuters UKBy David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that if Western nations failed to fulfil their promises to support Ukraine's independence, it would have damaging consequences worldwide, including for Taiwan. Russian troops are massed near Ukraine's borders and President Vladimir Putin has launched exercises by … [Read more...] about UK sees threat to Taiwan if West does not support Ukraine