Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine after recognising them as independent states. Russia said the troops would engage in peacekeeping in the self-declared Donetsk and Luhansk people’s republics. The two regions are home to Russian-backed rebels who have been fighting Ukrainian forces since 2014. Ukraine’s president accused Russia of…
Russia says it is pulling back some of its troops from near Ukraine after a build-up prompted fears of an invasion. The Russian defence ministry said that large-scale drills continued but that some units were returning to their bases. It did not say how many are leaving and it is not yet clear if it will de-escalate…
US President Joe Biden has called on all American citizens remaining in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, citing increased threats of Russian military action. President Biden said he would not send troops to rescue Americans if Russia invades Ukraine. He warned that things could go crazy quickly in the region. Russia has repeatedly denied any plans…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised not to worsen the crisis over Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement after a meeting with President Putin. Russia moved more than one hundred thousand troops to the Ukraine border, which sparked fears of an invasion. It accused the Ukrainian government of failing to implement an agreement to restore…
US President Joe Biden has warned there is a possibility Russia might invade Ukraine next month. The build-up of tens of thousands of Russian troops on Ukraine’s borders in recent weeks has stoked fears of an invasion. Russia denies it is planning an attack. The US president made the comments in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President…
U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has called on Russia not to invade Ukraine. Instead, Blinken said Russian needs to take a peaceful path in its intervention in Ukraine. The advice was given after more than one hundred thousand Russian troops were moved near Ukraine’s border.