Crowds gathered in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday afternoon for what was described as the “Unity March for Ukraine”. Many of the people who took part carried Ukrainian flags and banners with slogans in favor of the unity of Ukraine. Some 2,000 to 3,000 people marched from Shevchenko Park in Maidan Square, also known as […]
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France’s presidency: Putin says nothing suggests he is preparing an invasion
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not say anything during a telephone conversation today with French President Emanuel Macron indicating that he was preparing to invade Ukraine, a French presidency official said. “We do not see any indication that President Putin is going to launch an attack,” the official told reporters after a nearly 90-minute telephone […]
Moscow is recalling part of its diplomatic staff in Ukraine
Russia has begun reducing its diplomatic presence in Ukraine, saying today it fears “challenges” from the Ukrainian authorities or “third countries”. “Fearing possible challenges from the Kiev regime or third countries, we have decided to make some optimization of the staff of the Russian representations in Ukraine,” the Russian diplomat said in a statement, answering […]
State Department orders evacuation of unnecessary US embassy staff in Ukraine
The US State Department has ordered unnecessary US embassy staff to leave Ukraine amid growing tensions with Russia, the embassy said on Saturday, according to Reuters. “Despite the reduction in diplomatic staff, the core embassy team, our dedicated Ukrainian colleagues, @StateDept and US staff around the world will continue their ongoing diplomatic and security assistance […]
EU: Ukraine at the center of Von der Layen’s Office’s communication with US National Security Adviser
The situation in Ukraine was discussed by the head of the special office of the President of the Commission Bjorn Seibert and the US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. They coordinated transatlantic preparations for a strong sanctions package, which would grow rapidly in the event of further Russian military aggression in Ukraine. They also discussed […]
SPIEGEL: Possible Russian attack next Wednesday, February 16
The CIA expects a Russian attack next week, according to information from Spiegel. In fact, according to the German media, the US warned the Allies in Europe that they feared a Russian attack on Wednesday. The same publication states that according to several diplomats and military officials, the United States provided many details about the […]
Ukraine: More than 30 Russian warships begin training near Crimea
More than 30 warships of the Black Sea Fleet have begun exercises near the Crimean peninsula as part of wider naval exercises, the RIA news agency reported today, citing the fleet, as Western states warn that a war in Ukraine could break out. dot. Russia’s military moves are being closely monitored as its concentration of […]
Ukraine: The armed forces are ready to repel any attack on the country
The Ukrainian government on Saturday urged citizens to remain calm and united, stressing that the armed forces were ready to repel any attack on the country amid concerns that Russia might be ready to invade, according to Reuters. “It is now crucial that we remain calm and united inside the country and avoid actions that […]
Bild: Russian attack on Ukraine possible next week
The United States is confident of the risk of escalation in Ukraine next week, according to Bild, as according to Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden’s National Security Adviser, an attack could take place before the end of the Beijing Olympics. that is, before February 20. . The American media reported on Friday night that the […]
Bild: Russian attack on Ukraine possible next week – Putin’s plan
The United States is confident of the risk of escalation in Ukraine next week, according to Bild, as according to Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden’s National Security Adviser, an attack could take place before the end of the Beijing Olympics. that is, before February 20. . The American media reported on Friday night that the […]
