Canada and European nations moved to close their airspaces to Russian aircraft, in an unprecedented step aimed at applying pressuring on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the invasion of Ukraine. Following the move, in a statement Russian airlines Aeroflot… Read More ›
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Britain unveils largest ever sanctions on Russia
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled the country’s biggest-ever package of sanctions against Russia targeting banks, members of President Vladimir Putin’s closest circle and wealthy Russian Oligarchs. Many western nations are imposing tough economic sanctions against Russia in response… Read More ›
Russia starts military operations against Ukraine’s Donbass region
In the early hours of Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a special military operation in Ukraine’s Donbass region demanding the Ukrainian military to lay down arms and to go home. In a special televised address on Russian state TV,… Read More ›
Russia ratifies treaties of friendship with two Ukrainian breakaway republics
In a statement the Kremlin said, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified treaties of friendship with two Ukrainian breakaway republics. The move will now allow Moscow to deploy troops, build military bases, and boost economic integration. The development comes midst… Read More ›
Britain sanctions five Russian banks, 3 Russian billionaires
Britain has imposed sanctions on Russian billionaires including Gennady Timchenko who have close links with Vladimir Putin. The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to deploy in the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine following their claims… Read More ›
Ready to join US led sanctions on Russia: Japan
On Tuesday, Japan said it is ready to join the United States and allied nations in imposing economic sanctions against Russia, in the event Russia President Vladimir Putin orders an invasion of Ukraine, The statement from Japan, the world’s third… Read More ›
US to announce new economic sanctions on Russia after it recognizes two breakaway regions of Ukraine
Following Russia’s move to recognize two breakaway regions in Ukraine, the United States has begun coordination with allies and is slated to announce new sanctions on Russia. “… the United States will impose sanctions on Russia for this clear violation… Read More ›
No need to fan flames of Russian invasion of Ukraine, Macron calls for calm for all sides
In a statement French President Emmanuel Macron, the first leader of a major Western power to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, said steps can be taken to de-escalate tensions surrounding Russia’s border with Ukraine, and called for calm from all… Read More ›
Britain could increase troop deployment to NATO
In a statement the British government said, it is considering to make a major NATO deployment as part of a plan to strengthen Europe’s borders in response to Russia massing troops on Ukraine’s border. Britain has made it clear, in the… Read More ›
US citizens in Ukraine should leave now: U.S. Embassy in Kyiv
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is urging US citizens in Ukraine to consider leaving the country as soon as possible citing the security scenario in the country. The security situation in Ukraine was “unpredictable due to the increased threat of… Read More ›