Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw the return of full-scale war to Europe for the first time in nearly 80 years. While many Westerners worry about the escalation of the conflict towards a confrontation between two nuclear powers, Lloyd Gruber asks the key questions – and offers unexpected answers. War hasRead More →
Just over a week after it began, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looks like the tale of two wars. For Russian President Vladimir Putin, the past week has hardly been reassuring. Between the poor performance of the Russian military on the ground and the existential shock of Western sanctions on theRead More →
Wall Street has just ended a lackluster month of February as the three main indexes ended the month in the red. Immense volatility was also seen on the stock exchanges. The Russian-Ukrainian war saga continues as talks between the countries’ representatives ended without any firm resolution. At the same time,Read More →
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine aims to sever its ties with NATO, which succeeded: it failed to come to Ukraine’s aid. But will it remain inactive in the face of a nuclear threat? (Image: Tom Red/Private Media) In the 1930s, shirt tops and cuffs were often made of celluloid for durability;Read More →
Coincidentally, or by design, nothing seems to inspire Vladimir Putin to an act of military aggression quite like the Olympics. In 2008, as the Beijing Olympics began, I was deployed to Tbilisi, Georgia to cover the short-lived war with Russia. Then, in early 2014, I was in Russia for ABCRead More →
The Russian invasion of Ukraine this morning puts an end to several months of doubt and debate on the objective of Moscow’s military reinforcement on the border of the two countries. Washington’s repeated warnings of an impending military operation turned out not to be the hysteria that Russian President VladimirRead More →
PESHAWAR — The potential for a Russian-Ukrainian war is already rocking Pakistan as local prices for energy, food, raw materials, steel and semiconductor chips soar. The conflict could also delay the repair and upgrade of T-80UD tanks under an $86 million deal Islamabad struck with Ukrainian arms conglomerate Ukroboronprom lastRead More →
US Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman, left, and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov attend security talks at the US mission in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, January 10, 2022 Photo: AFP These days, the world is witnessing a looming crisis involving Ukraine and Russia. There are growing fears that the crisisRead More →
The mask wars will continue to make a lot of news in Illinois this week. More on that in a moment. But it’s the other war, the potentially damaging conflict in Ukraine, that is showing increasing signs of affecting people’s daily lives here. According to U.S. Representative Mike Quigley, D-Chicago,Read More →
Moscow/Kyiv — Moscow-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine have urged civilians to cross the border into Russia to protect themselves from an attack by Ukrainian government forces, while the Russian president says those refugees should receive compensation. The call for an exodus to Russia came as rebels and Kyiv authorities blamedRead More →
“There are two versions of this story. The US side is a pack of political lies from Biden, according to evidence in the country, in Donbass and on the Russian border,” say investigators and security analysts digging up data in the conflict zone. Russia again declared in writing to theRead More →
Earlier this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a desperate plea for the US president to visit Kyiv as tensions between Russia and Ukraine reach a fever pitch. Mr. Zelensky said in a statement to Mr. Biden: “I am convinced that your arrival in Kyiv in the coming days, whichRead More →
Liz Truss says Europe could be ‘on the brink of war’ Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warned that “we could be on the brink of war in Europe”. Asked if she was worried about the prospect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ms Truss told Sky News: “I am very worriedRead More →
Kyiv: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz landed in Kyiv on Monday for crisis talks ahead of a dramatic visit to Moscow to avert what Berlin sees as the “very critical” threat of a Russian invasion. Upon his arrival in Ukraine, the German leader went directly to President Volodomyr Zelensky, whose governmentRead More →
MP Tom Tugendhat has criticized the British government for its lack of constructive action in the face of the unfolding catastrophe between Russia and Ukraine. The chairman of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee took to Twitter today to outline Russia’s alleged plot to invade Ukraine and how theRead More →
Paul Minter founded his charity Head Up after witnessing the horrific issues faced by soldiers and veterans – in particular, the struggle with mental health they face after leaving the armed forces. After serving for 17 years, including five tours in Afghanistan, Mr Minter warned that the Covid pandemic hasRead More →
Scheduled for 4 p.m. today, the Prime Minister is due to meet virtually with Mr Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, Polish President Andrzej Duda and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. EU and NATO leaders are also expected to join the talks.Read More →
Although the response of Western capitals to Russia’s aggressive military posture on its border with Ukraine has been framed in clear diplomatic terms, military contingency planning has gone up a notch in recent weeks. The intent of these measures, at least judging by the rhetoric of US and NATO leadersRead More →
The current crisis between Russia and Ukraine has put the United States and its European allies on high alert for the possibility of the first major interstate military conflict in Europe since World War II. Although efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis continue, the scope for aRead More →
The Foreign Minister has planned a trip to the Russian capital to meet her Moscow counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. The Foreign Secretary’s visit to Russia would be the first by a British official since 2017, when Boris Johnson met Mr Lavrov. However, Robert Jenrick, Conservative MP for Newark, warned his partyRead More →
For several months, much of the attention of American and European foreign and security policy has been focused on the Russian-Ukrainian border, where more than 100,000 Russian troops remain massed and equipped for a possible invasion. Much of the internal debate in the West during this period has focused onRead More →
Boris Johnson continues to respond to the crisis facing his post as Prime Minister by stepping up the UK’s involvement in the US war campaign against Russia. After again rejecting calls for his resignation following the ‘partygate’ scandal in parliament on Monday, Johnson flew to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv yesterday,Read More →
Tensions in Eastern Europe have escalated considerably. Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent around 130,000 troops to his border with Ukraine. Many see this as a prelude to invasion. Here are three reasons why Putin might want to take over this former Soviet state. Hopes for a de-escalation of tensionsRead More →
Russian political expert Clint Ehrlich has claimed that Putin’s army is running a secret “super-weapons” program capable of attacking the United States – should talks on Ukraine fail. Mr Ehrlich’s warning comes as the Kremlin continues to mass troops near Ukraine, sparking Western fears of an invasion. Mr Ehrlich toldRead More →
Ukrainian troops seen during drills in Kiev, Jan. 22, 2022. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images via JTA) The escalation of the conflict, which coincides with the anniversary of January 27, prompts some to seek lessons in the tragic history of their families. (JTA) — The military clash between Russia and Ukraine escalatesRead More →
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JTA — The military clash between Russia and Ukraine escalates as Jews in both countries prepare to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, the day Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz in 1945 . The coincidence is an annual reminder of the complicated heritage shared by Russia and many countriesRead More →
(JTA) – The Military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine intensifies as Jews in both countries prepare to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, the day Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz in 1945. The coincidence is an annual reminder of the complicated legacy shared by Russia and many countries inRead More →
Fears of a Russian invasion and strike on Ukraine intensified today after new footage showed the country’s SU-35S fighter jets deployed in Belarus. The deployment in Belarus, which borders Ukraine, could allow Moscow to threaten Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, according to Western officials and analysts. Footage released by the RussianRead More →
The German Federal Foreign Office is working on plans to evacuate employees of its embassy in Ukraine if the situation in the country worsens, Bild reported. The United States is one step ahead of Germany, with non-essential staff at its embassy pleading for evacuations “as early as next week”, accordingRead More →
A flurry of diplomacy continued, along with a build-up of the Russian military near Ukraine’s borders, amid grim signs that Moscow’s talks with the West over its demands for sweeping concessions that would set back post-Cold War developments in Europe may soon be superseded by the use of Oblige. Meanwhile,Read More →
US President Joe Biden predicted on Wednesday that Russia would act on Ukraine, saying Russia would pay dearly for a full-scale invasion but suggesting there might be a lower cost for a “minor incursion”. President Biden’s comments during a White House press conference have sown uncertainty over the West’s reactionRead More →
Ukraine should “consolidate its strength” and join NATO, says soldier The exercises were confirmed by Ukrainian TV Dom. Ukraine, which is seeking to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), has received a series of consignments of US ammunition and Javelin missiles since 2018, drawing criticism from Moscow. Kiev accusesRead More →
Visitors to the Russian Armed Forces Cathedral in Kubinka, Russia on December 12, 2021, where a mosaic of Soviet soldiers in WWII uniforms is displayed. (Sergey Ponomarev / The New York Times) MOSCOW – Stepping onto a podium in heavy boots and military fatigues at a ceremony outside Moscow, sixRead More →
Russia: nuclear strike would turn Germany into wasteland Mr Putin has warned that he is ready to take “military action” in response to “unfriendly” Western action in Ukraine, the clearest sign to date that the Russian strongman is preparing for war. The Russian president, speaking at a meeting at theRead More →
In the event of war, Russia will be able to call 2.5 times more reservists than the United States. But does it matter in the wars of the future? Western experts quite often make misleading comparisons between the military potential of Russia and the United States. This is well illustratedRead More →
Tory MP Tobias Ellwood, who also chairs the House of Commons Defense Committee, took to Twitter to condemn the move after Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said it would be highly unlikely the UK sends troops to defend Ukraine against invasion. In an interview with The Spectator, Wallace said Ukraine “isRead More →
Moscow sent the bombers on a “training” mission over Belarus. Russian nuclear-capable long-range bombers patrolled the skies over Belarus. The move reinforces the close defense ties between the two allies, as tensions with the West escalate. The Russian Defense Ministry announced yesterday that two Tu-22M3 planes flew a four-hour missionRead More →
Russia on Monday threatened to deploy nuclear intermediate-range missiles (INF) in Europe, amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The missiles have a maximum range of 5,000 km, which means that they would be able to hit several European capitals. INF missiles were banned until 2019, when Washington resigned fromRead More →
He warned the EU should consider a variety of potential red lines that could trigger “high impact” sanctions and other “serious consequences” from the bloc and its partners, including the UK. In addition to conventional conflict, “hybrid warfare” techniques can include other tactics, such as information campaigns and attacks onRead More →
Fox News host Tucker Carlson addressed Russian-Ukrainian tensions again on Wednesday. He accused some Republicans of seeking to draw the United States into conflict with Vladimir Putin. This followed a segment the day before where Carlson had spoken out in favor of Putin’s actions. Loading Something is loading. Fox NewsRead More →
The call between the US president, the prime minister and NATO allies France, Italy and Germany was to follow Mr Biden’s talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin earlier in the day. Mr Biden held a two-hour video call with President Putin as tens of thousands of Russian troops massed alongRead More →
Ukraine invasion fears as Putin faces Covid backlash in Russia The Russian military is set to strike the EU border with an invasion of Ukraine, with an attack potentially set to take place as early as January next year. According to an assessment by NATO and the Ukrainian military intelligenceRead More →
As the United States and NATO continue their military build-up on Russia’s borders, their representatives are forging ahead with hysterical anti-Russian rhetoric and threats of war. Insisting that Moscow has massed troops and equipment on the Ukrainian border and has increased tenfold its anti-Ukrainian campaign on social media in preparationRead More →
After years of undeclared war in the eastern Donbass region, this week has seen the risk of a full-fledged confrontation between Russia and Ukraine increasing, which threatens to involve Ukraine’s military intelligence chief. NATO Kyrylo Budanov warned the Military Times that over the weekend Russia “had more than 92,000 troopsRead More →
The Russian president has rejected a meeting with Merkel after asking for an audience with him to discuss the escalating Russian military presence on the border with Ukraine. She called for a strong EU response to the rejection, saying she “very much regrets” Putin’s decision to snub the talks. SpeakingRead More →
The head of the Ukrainian defense intelligence agency, Commander Kyrylo Budanov, described a possible Russian attack on his country involving around 100,000 troops. Brigadier General Budanov explained that the invasion would involve airstrikes and artillery bombardments. The invasion would begin with an air assault on Ukrainian positions. The Military TimesRead More →
Speaking to talkRADIO on Monday, former Defense Minister Sir Gerald Howarth supported the comments of the Chief of the Defense Staff, General Sir Nick Carter, who warned on Saturday that there was now “greater risk” of accidental war with Russia than at any time during the Cold War. It comesRead More →
A skin in the new Battlefield 2042 will be renamed in the next game update after users pointed out that he had a lot in common with a group of Russian soldiers involved in the country’s annexation of parts of Ukraine in 2014. One of the characters in the game,Read More →
Jen Stoltenberg said the alliance had to be “realistic” about Russian threats. U.S. intelligence officials said last week that Vladimir Putin may be planning a repeat of the annexation of Crimea in 2014. This comes as migrants continue to build on the Belarusian border with EU countries in a crisis,Read More →
The Dutch Air Force said it alerted Belgium to deploy two fighter jets in response to Russian bombers entering its airspace. Two Russian Tu-160 bombers entered Dutch airspace over the North Sea, according to De Telegraaf. In response, two F-16 fighter jets were deployed. The Netherlands share with Belgium theRead More →
After witnessing nearly eight years of the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine, one would think that the international community would be clear about what type of war is going on in the Donbass region and who is responsible for it. France and Germany’s recent bizarre whataboutism attempts, spurred by a UkrainianRead More →
Photos taken on Monday confirm recent reports that Russia is once again massing troops and military equipment on the border with Ukraine after a major build-up this spring. The new images taken by Maxar Technologies show an accumulation of armored units, tanks and self-propelled artillery as well as ground troopsRead More →
Ukrainian forces launched an airstrike in the Donbass region on Wednesday. This is the first time that TB-2 drones have been used to destroy military equipment in the region. It is claimed that the military equipment which was destroyed fired at the village of Granitne. Along with the annexation ofRead More →
How exactly does a newspaper editor win a Nobel Peace Prize and live to tell the story? First, you survive a war, and then you break your own news to everyone with a headline like this, along with a photo of the newsroom on the newspaper’s website: “The whole NovayaRead More →
Russia plans to use war games this week with Belarus to deepen control over its neighbor’s armed forces and increase military capabilities at the borders of NATO member states, Western defense officials have warned. The seven-day Zapad-2021 exercise, which began on Friday, involves tens of thousands of troops from bothRead More →
Poland faces a “real threat” on the border with Belarus due to migration and a military exercise scheduled for later in September, according to a government spokesperson. Zapad 2021, or West 2021, is a large-scale joint exercise between Russia and Belarus. It will involve thousands of military personnel carrying outRead More →
BRUSSELS, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Poland and Latvia on Thursday expressed concern over impending joint Russian military maneuvers on Belarus’ western border, where the European Union accuses Minsk of pushing migrants to put pressure on the block. Poland, Latvia and Lithuania sealed off their eastern borders after several thousand peopleRead More →
As the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics came to a close and country results gathered, attention turned to individual athletes. This is the case of 19-year-old Ukrainian high jumper Yarolsava Mahuchikh, who went overnight to be celebrated for winning a bronze medal in the high jump event to be questioned forRead More →
The enormous and menacing concentration of Russian troops on the borders with Ukraine and in annexed Crimea was best seen from space. This is probably why it has been noticed all over the world. Hundreds of tanks and planes, more than 120,000 troops from all over the Russian Federation haveRead More →
The fleet, made up of 20 warships, submarines and support ships, conducts an “operational exercise”. The threat group includes the missile cruiser Varyag, the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Panteleev and the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov. In a statement, the Defense Ministry said the “combined armed forces of the Pacific Fleet areRead More →
Twenty years ago, one of the first things you saw when you opened an international newspaper was the word “Chechnya”. The North Caucasian republic, caught in a separatist struggle in the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union, has become an international synonym of atrocities committed by the RussianRead More →
The significant Russian military build-up on the border with Ukraine in April raised fears of armed conflict between the two nations. The EU estimated that more than 100,000 Russian troops had gathered in the region as well as in Crimea. Although tensions eased somewhat after Moscow announced it would withdrawRead More →
As tensions rise between China and the West, there are growing fears that the United States and Australia do not have what it takes to defeat China. “We lose a lot of people. We are losing a lot of material. We usually fail to achieve our goal. David Ochmanek, RANDRead More →
A total of 70% of respondents cited the reluctance of the Russian authorities to end the conflict as the main obstacle on the road to peace in the region. Alexander Markov Some 64% of Ukrainians think there is an ongoing war in the Donbass between Ukraine and the Russian Federation,Read More →
In issuing a notice to the US carrier over the weekend, the FAA warned against flying over the Russian-Ukrainian border due to flight safety risks. They noted “escalating regional tensions between Russia and Ukraine, which could potentially lead to no-notice cross-border skirmishes, increased military activity and/or conflict.” US civilian flightsRead More →
Moscow is conducting aerial exercises involving missile launches and bomber movements over the disputed region. Currently, 50 Russian fighters, bombers and attack aircraft are taking part in “exercises over the Black Sea”. A report by Russia’s independent Interfax news agency said war games organized by Moscow are likely to heightenRead More →
Russia: expert discusses tensions with Ukraine The troubled country’s foreign minister was joined by his counterparts from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia – all NATO allies – in strongly condemning Russia’s military escalation in eastern Russia Ukraine. Dmytro Kuleba’s warning came after the United States turned around by sending two warshipsRead More →
A Ukrainian soldier was fatally injured on March 12 by a Russian sniper near the frontline town of Mariinka, 30 kilometers west of Kremlin-occupied Donetsk. A day later, another Ukrainian serviceman was wounded by enemy fire. On March 12, Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, saidRead More →
During his annual New Year’s address to the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented the 75th anniversary of the Allies’ victory over Nazi Germany as the country’s main event in 2020. The celebrations were supposed to culminate with a parade. pompous military in Red Square and the opening of aRead More →
The coronavirus crisis has been described in some quarters as the biggest global emergency since World War II. The fight against the pandemic is certainly proving to be unprecedented in terms of scale and impact, with entire nations now stranded and entire economies coming to a halt. Naturally, this isRead More →
In case anyone has any doubts, Moscow’s top military leader reaffirmed that Russia is engaged in a permanent war with the United States. In a recent speech at the Moscow Academy of Military SciencesGeneral Valery Gerasimov, Russian Chief of Staff, issued a three-part warning to the United States. He broadenedRead More →