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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
Putin launches nuclear drills as U.S. says Russian forces ‘uncoil’ for Ukraine attack
Published by ReutersBy Polina Nikolskaya and Tom Balmforth DONETSK, Ukraine/MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin launched exercises by Russia's strategic nuclear missile forces on Saturday and Washington said Russian troops massed near Ukraine's border were moving forward and "poised to strike". With Western nations fearing what could be one of the worst conflicts since … [Read more...] about Putin launches nuclear drills as U.S. says Russian forces ‘uncoil’ for Ukraine attack
FOX AND CRACK (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, who is only 15, failed a drug test but was allowed to compete anyway. Sure, the medication was a performance-enhancing drug, but it’s not like she’s a black athlete caught smoking pot. Valieva may not be the bad guy in this as it’s possible she wasn’t even aware she was doped, but she may have wondered where all the new and sudden-found … [Read more...] about FOX AND CRACK (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
The Cold War, modern Ukraine and the spread of democracy in the former Soviet bloc countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images Michael De Groot, Indiana University As Russia masses forces and equipment on Ukraine’s border, international tensions over a possible invasion intensify almost daily. Ukraine has emerged as ground zero … [Read more...] about The Cold War, modern Ukraine and the spread of democracy in the former Soviet bloc countries
What are false flag attacks – and could Russia make one work in the information age?
The Russian and Ukrainian governments both blamed forces aligned with the other for mortar fire in eastern Ukraine and for using the accusations as justification for increased aggression. AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda Scott Radnitz, University of Washington In the past few weeks, U.S. officials have warned several times that Russia plans to create the … [Read more...] about What are false flag attacks – and could Russia make one work in the information age?
Rebels announce evacuation from east Ukraine; West says Russia creates pretext for war
Published by Reuters UKBy Anton Zverev, Pavel Polityuk and Polina Nikolskaya MOSCOW/KYIV/DONETSK (Reuters) - Russian-backed separatists announced the sudden surprise evacuation of their breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine on Friday, a shock turn in a conflict the West believes Moscow plans to use to justify an all-out invasion of its neighbour. Warning sirens blared in … [Read more...] about Rebels announce evacuation from east Ukraine; West says Russia creates pretext for war
Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, the ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ Dies at 101
The Associated Press reported today that Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen, affectionately known as the “Berlin Candy Bomber,” died at age 101 on Wednesday. The Gail S. Halvorsen Aviation Education Foundation announced Col. Halvorsen's passing with this tribute: God bless you Gail, and your family too. Rest easy, skipper- we'll take the controls now … [Read more...] about Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, the ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ Dies at 101
U.S. says war appears imminent after shelling on Ukraine front line
Published by ReutersBy Dmitry Antonov and Pavel Polityuk MOSCOW/KYIV (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday there was now every indication Russia was planning to invade Ukraine, including signs Moscow was carrying out a false flag operation to justify it, after Ukrainian forces and pro-Moscow rebels traded fire. Moscow, for its part, ejected the number two … [Read more...] about U.S. says war appears imminent after shelling on Ukraine front line
The Hefbrug: A Bridge too Low. A Bridge too Far? (Updates)
UPDATE II: Several reports indicate that the city of Rotterdam may approve the dismantling of the historic Hef Bridge to allow passage to open sea of billionaire Jeff Bezos’ $500 million superyacht. This, in spite of heavy opposition and threats to pelt the yacht with rotten eggs (“or, if one is a vegan, with tomatoes”) when it eventually sails through the dismantled … [Read more...] about The Hefbrug: A Bridge too Low. A Bridge too Far? (Updates)
Biden’s showdown with Putin undercuts his face-off with China
President Joe Biden seems to have won the first round by pushing Russia’s Vladimir Putin to start withdrawing at least a handful of troops massed along Ukraine's border. He may have set the ball rolling for the de-escalation he demanded from the start after Putin made the fateful choice of presenting a military fait accompli to Biden to coerce the 30 US-led NATO … [Read more...] about Biden’s showdown with Putin undercuts his face-off with China