The acting Ukrainian President has declared that his country is at war with the Russian Federation following this weekend’s latest clashes across the eastern part of Ukraine. The Times reports that Oleksandr Turchynov, acting President of Ukraine, stated in a
Ukraine interim President Oleksandr Turchynov announced Kyiv will launch a “full-scale anti-terrorist operation” in east Ukraine and accused Russia of coordinating the attacks by the pro-Russian forces. Moscow fired back and the Foreign Ministry said the operation is “criminal.” The
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and European High Representative Catherine Ashton condemned the attacks on government buildings in east Ukraine by pro-Russian forces. Secretary of State John Kerry warned Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of more consequences and the
Ukraine interim President Oleksandr Turchynov held a televised press conference to address the violent takeovers of cities in east Ukraine. He announced Kyiv will “launch a large-scale anti-terrorist operation involving the Armed Forces of Ukraine.” He promised amnesty for any
According to Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, at least one Ukrainian state security officer was killed and five wounded in Sloviansk. This city in Donetsk Oblast is the latest of many in east Ukraine to experience violent demonstrations by pro-Russians.
As violence escalates in Sloviansk, ambulances had to rush to Kharkiv’s central square as pro-Russians clashed with pro-Ukrainians. Earlier in the day, at least three people were severely beaten in Kharkiv around 3 p.m. on April 13 during clashes between
Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov announced on his Facebook page that a Kramatorsk police station in Donetsk Oblast was seized by gunmen. They opened fire and the police fired back. Here is the translation: Interior Minister Arsen #Avakov on FB: #KrasnyLiman. Offensive
On Saturday, Ukraine told Russia it will not forward any payments on gas to Russia due to the increased price. Andriy Kobolev, chief executive of Ukraine’s state-run energy company Naftogaz, said the increased price Russia was demanding for its gas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden will visit Ukraine later this month to meet with government and citizen leaders. The White House says Biden will travel to the capital of Kiev on April 22 for a visit that will
Armed pro-Russians took control of the police station in Sloviansk in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast. Another group of gunmen attempted to capture a police station in Shaktarsk, also in Donetsk, but failed. The 15 gunmen chose the police station since it
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com NATO says that Russia is preparing for an invasion of Ukraine Indonesia upgrades military base to confront China NATO says that Russia is preparing for an invasion of Ukraine NATO has released satellite photos,
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk visited cities in east Ukraine that are facing protests from pro-Russians. He told those in Donetsk, a region that already proclaimed independence from Ukraine, that regions will have more power. “Executive committers of each region will
The European Union will help Ukraine pay gas bills with Russia and provide them with gas if Moscow decides to cut them off. The response comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a letter to European leaders that threatened to
Russia is took another step towards complete censorship when Moscow shut down Voice of America. The US said Russia has double standards, but Rossiya Segodnya (Russia Today) claimed they just did not want to renew the contract. Dmitry Kiselyov, head
MOSCOW (AP) — Dragging much of Europe into his fight with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged European leaders Thursday to quickly help Ukraine settle its gas debt to Russia to prevent an imminent shutdown of Russian natural gas supplies
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Europe if they do not help Ukraine pay off the $17 billion debt their gas and energy supplies could be in jeopardy. British Petroleum (BP) offered to use their influence in Russia to help relations
The Associated Press interviewed NATO Supreme Allied Commander in Europe and US Air Force General Philip Breedlove about troop involvement in Eastern Europe. He said it is a possibility troops from any country, including the US, could be deployed to
The animals at Kharkiv Zoo are facing starvation once again since the city is running out of money. The 114-years-old zoo houses over 6,000 classic zoo animals. In January, the city had to move funds from the zoo to other
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Ukraine they will be charged a month in advance for gas. Ukraine countered and said they would only pay if they can agree on a price with Russia state-owned gas giant Gazprom. The energy crisis
The progressive march to the future is destroying America. What the Democrats and the progressives are doing behind the scenes is a more frightening and unjustified power grab than Putin’s on the Ukraine. I have been silent the last couple
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed pro-Russians held 60 hostages in their building in Luhansk and the building was rigged with explosives. However, the protesters said there were no hostages and Tetyana Pogukai, regional police spokeswoman, said it was
Kyiv told protesters in Luhansk authorities will use force to end the standoff. Officials in Kyiv said the standoff could end peacefully if the protesters choose that route. “A resolution to this crisis will be found within the next 48
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Russia and U.S. exchange accusations as east Ukraine unrest escalates Ebola continues to ‘evolve rapidly’ in Guinea and Liberia Kerry blames Israel, but hopes Mideast peace talks will continue Russia and U.S. exchange accusations
So it begins. On Sunday night, Vladimir Putin’s goons took over government facilities in three cities in eastern Ukraine. They are demanding a referendum on whether more Ukrainian territory should, like Crimea, become independent enroute to voting to be annexed
Ukraine’s security service (SBU) said pro-Russians took 60 hostages in Luhansk and placed explosives around the building. These people have been in control of the security building since Sunday. From The Kyiv Post: “That means they act as terrorists,” the
