The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has assured the people of Ukraine that the world is with them in the face of the invasion by Russian forces. NATO Secretary General, Jens Stolternberg, also said that the organization is going to deploy its defence force to protect every inch of NATO territory. Stolternberg, who made the declaration at the…
The United States has expelled 12 members of Russia’s UN mission from America for being intelligence operatives. Spokeswoman for the US mission to the UN, Olivia Dalton, said those ordered to leave had abused their privileges of residency in the United States by engaging in espionage activities that are against US national security. Richard Mills, the US’s…
FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russian football clubs and national teams from all competitions after the country invaded Ukraine. The world and European football governing bodies said they would be banned until further notice. The suspension means that the Russian men’s team will not play their World Cup play-off matches next month and the women’s team have…
The Federal Government has announced that Air Peace and Max Air will begin the evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine today. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, made this known during a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. Onyeama said the evacuation will be done following the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari.…
Kenya’s ambassador at the UN Security Council, Martin Kimani, has condemned Russia’s decision to send troops to Ukraine’s breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk and to recognise them as independent states. Kimani’s comments signal a marked change from Kenya’s previous position at the UN Security Council when it abstained from voting. Gabon and Ghana who are also…
The United Kingdom has slammed sanctions against five Russian banks and three wealthy individuals over the military action in Ukraine. In an address in Parliament; the Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the resolve of the UK to defend its NATO allies is absolute and immovable. The announcement by the Prime Minister comes just as the European Union…