Pro-Russian forces shot down a Ukrainian helicopter in Kramatorsk, according to the Kyiv Post, as Ukraine claims Russia wants to start World War III. At the same time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offered Ukraine a proposal to help alleviate the tensions
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The State Department pulled a pro-Ukraine video last night, shortly after they released it on YouTube due to a key error in the map of Ukraine. Ukrainian viewers quickly spotted the error, informing the State Department that the map was
Thursday, Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to reporters about the situation in Ukraine. During that session, he attacked the state-sponsored Russia Today network for being “the propaganda bullhorn” that has been “deployed to promote president Putin’s fantasy about what
The Ukrainian army drew closer to Sloviansk and managed to seize three checkpoints surrounding the city. Five pro-Russians were killed and one wounded in the attack. Due to the attacks, Russia declared its troops on the east Ukraine border will
On Thursday, Time released its list of “The 100 Most Influential People.” Each profile of an “influential person” was written by another famous person. Suffice it to say that mixed in with the meritorious are myriad culture-destroying celebrities, faux heroes,
President Obama told Moscow the US has prepared more sanctions to impose on Russia if the country does not alleviate tensions in Ukraine. The US, European Union, Ukraine, and Russia signed an agreement in Geneva to work together to the
When Ukraine’s interim president went to the United States begging for weapons and munitions so his country could defend itself, he was turned down and offered ready to eat meals instead. America’s decision to send 125 combat troops to the
Putin’s Real Problem: Not Enough Russians Inside Russia to Keep Russia Russian for Much Longer When Ukraine’s interim president came to the United States begging for weapons and munitions with which his country could defend itself, he was turned down
Chris Donnelly served four NATO Secretary Generals as Special Adviser for Central and Eastern Europe. Author of Red Banner – The Soviet Military System in Peace and War, he now directs the UK’s Institute for Statecraft, and before advising the highest level
In an appearance on Russia Today’s “Sophie & Co,” Russian Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov attacked the United States claiming it regularly goes back on the foreign policy deals that have been made on Syria Iran and the Ukraine. In the
Ukraine’s Interior Ministry announced on Wednesday their forces liberated the town of Sviatogorsk from pro-Russian forces. There were no victims and the ministry did not reveal details of the operation that succeeded. Officials said the town is important because it borders
AP: US army paratroopers arrive in Poland beginning a series of military exercises in four countries across Eastern Europe to bolster allies in the wake of Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula last month. (April 23)
The Kyiv Post is keeping a tally on the people kidnapped in east Ukraine. As of Wednesday afternoon the total is up to 16. The number includes journalists and politicians. American journalist Simon Ostrovsky, with VICE News, was taken early
The Geneva agreement between the US, European Union, Russia, and Ukraine apparently did nothing to alleviate tensions. Russia told Ukraine they will use military force if they are attacked. “If we are attacked, we would certainly respond,” Sergey V. Lavrov,
Russian nationalism has come into full bloom in Ukraine as Moscow engages in a propaganda war to win over its opposition and gin up support from pro-Russian nationalists. Russia’s aggressive moves in Ukraine did not end with the retaking of
MOSCOW (AP) — Since he took over Crimea, President Vladimir Putin has seen his popularity soar and his opposition fall silent. So when the U.S. vice president told Russia to defuse tensions in Ukraine, Putin had few reasons to listen.
TOKYO (AP) — President Barack Obama on Wednesday opened a four-country Asia tour aimed at reassuring allies in the region that the U.S. remains a committed economic, military and political partner that can serve as a counterweight to China’s growing
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister on Wednesday promised a firm response if its citizens or interests come under attack in Ukraine — a vow that came after Ukraine announced a renewal of its “anti-terror” campaign against those occupying
The Atlantic Council hosted a Google Hangout with Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, head of Ukraine’s State Security Service (SBU), to discuss the ongoing violence between pro-Ukrainians and pro-Russians in east Ukraine. It was the first time he spoke publicly about the situation.
The United States is deploying about 600 troops to Poland and Baltic countries to underscore its commitment to NATO allies amid tensions with Russia over Ukraine, the Pentagon said Tuesday. A company of 150 soldiers from the US Army’s 173rd
Transcript as follows: The White House is said to be uncertain whether the latest bloodshed in eastern Ukraine is a manufactured pretext for Russia’s next round of military aggression. Boy, that’s a puzzler! Here’s the first clue: Vladimir Putin is
Ukrainian deputy Volodymyr Rybak, a member of interim President Oleksandr Turchynov’s Batkivshchyna Party, was found murdered with signs of immense torture all over his body in Sloviansk. The city in Donetsk Oblast has had many disturbances, including pro-Russian forces kidnapping
German Deputy Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, who also serves as the country’s energy minister, has called upon China to accept its “increased international responsibility” as an economic superpower and help solve the Ukrainian crisis that has led to Russia’s annexing one
As diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine deteriorates and neighboring countries continue to depend almost exclusively on Russia for oil and natural gas, UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey is calling for the G7 to intervene and limit the economic power Russia
