Skip to content

Tag: Russia

Thousands March in Pro-Invasion Rally in Moscow

Thousands March in Pro-Invasion Rally in Moscow

MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands are marching in a pro-invasion rally in downtown Moscow one day after Russia’s parliament gave President Vladimir Putin a green light to use military force in Ukraine. At least 10,000 people bearing Russian flags marched freely

Kerry: Repercussions for Putin 'Act of Aggression'

Kerry: Repercussions for Putin 'Act of Aggression'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Western powers are prepared “to go to the hilt” to isolate Russia for its military incursion into Ukraine, “an incredible act of aggression” that may lead to visa bans, asset freezes, trade and investment penalties, and a

Ukrainians Ready to Fight Against Russian Aggression

Ukrainians Ready to Fight Against Russian Aggression

Ukrainians in Independence Square in Kiev once protested against their own government, but now protest against Russian aggression. Andriy Parubiy, secretary of Security and Defense Council, told people they need all the help they can get and Ukrainians are ready

Kerry Complains Putin Plays by '19th Century' Rules

Kerry Complains Putin Plays by '19th Century' Rules

Secretary of State John Kerry complained on Sunday’s edition of NBC News’ Meet the Press that Vladimir Putin was playing by “19th century” rules, not 21st century norms, in his invasion of the Ukranian region of Crimea.  Insisting that “President Putin

Ukraine Orders Full Military Mobilization

Ukraine Orders Full Military Mobilization

Ukraine ordered full military mobilization for war after gunmen surrounded a Ukraine military base in Crimea and Russia President Vladimir Putin said he had a right to protect Russian interests in the peninsula. “This is not a threat: this is

Gunmen Surround Ukraine's Infantry Base in Crimea

Gunmen Surround Ukraine's Infantry Base in Crimea

Tensions keep rising in Crimea as gunmen surrounded Ukraine’s infantry base in Privolnoye. The convoy included at least 13 troop vehicles each containing 30 soldiers and four armored vehicles with mounted machine guns. The vehicles — which have Russian license

Netanyahu's Lesson from Ukraine: Don't Trust Obama on Iran

Netanyahu's Lesson from Ukraine: Don't Trust Obama on Iran

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in the United States this week, he will no doubt have taken heed of President Barack Obama’s weak response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. President Vladminir Putin crossed Obama’s “line”–just as Syrian dictator Bashar

Hillary Shares Blame for Ukraine, Failed 'Reset' in Russia

Hillary Shares Blame for Ukraine, Failed 'Reset' in Russia

Aside from–obviously–the Ukraine, there are several major losers in the Russian invasion. There is President Barack Obama, who has yet again been outmaneuvered by Russian President Vladimir Putin. There are the media, who predicted that the invasion would not happen.

Putin Humiliates Obama–and U.S. Media–in Ukraine

Putin Humiliates Obama–and U.S. Media–in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has humiliated President Barack Obama. He advanced soldiers into the Crimea–into the sovereign territory of Ukraine–without uniforms, in apparent violation of the laws of war. He knew that Obama would not dare complain–that the White House

Ukraine Peace Sought for Paralympics in Sochi

Ukraine Peace Sought for Paralympics in Sochi

LONDON (AP) — Paralympic organizers say they hope for a peaceful outcome in Ukraine after Russia executed a de facto military takeover of the Crimea region as athletes arrived in nearby Sochi for the Winter Games. Russia’s parliament granted permission

Obama Tells Putin to Pull Back Troops in Crimea

Obama Tells Putin to Pull Back Troops in Crimea

President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone for 90 minutes about Russian troops in Crimea. President Obama expressed his deep concern over Russia’s clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, which is a breach of

Hawkish Russia leaves West scrambling for answers

Hawkish Russia leaves West scrambling for answers

Europe and the United States appear to have been caught off-guard by Russia’s move to send troops to Ukraine, analysts said Saturday, warning it would take more than condemnations and boycott threats to tame the Kremlin. The Russian parliament on

Crimea Asks Russia for More Troops

Crimea Asks Russia for More Troops

Sergey Aksyonov, the new head of Crimea, asked Russia for more troops for security reasons. Crimea declared allegiance to Russia after Ukraine’s parliament kicked out President Viktor Yanukovich on February 22nd.  Russia confirmed on Friday they sent troops to Crimea to

Obama to Romney in 2012 Debate: Cold War is Over (VIDEO)

Russian troops are likely to roll into Ukraine and Putin’s armed forces have effectively seized control of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula on Saturday. President Obama promised more  “flexibility”  on negotiations with Russia to then Russian President Dimitry Medvedev in March of 2012