The US president said Russia had now massed some 150,000 troops on the border with Ukraine EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden has said that a Russian attack on Ukraine is “still very much a possibility” and the human cost would be “immense”. In remarks televised nationally, he said the US was … Read more
More than a dozen nations have urged their citizens to leave Ukraine, and the US has said aerial bombardments could begin… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US and UK leaders have said not all hope is lost for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis, but warn that the situation remains fragile. In a 40-minute … Read more
The UK, US and Germany are among several countries who have urged their nationals to get out of Ukraine Immediately… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the “imminent” threat of Russian military action in Ukraine justifies evacuating the US embassy in Kyiv. His words came after Ukraine’s president … Read more
US officials believe Russia has assembled 70% of military forces… EKO HOT BLOG reports that French President, Emmanuel Macron has told journalists that President Vladimir Putin assured him that Russian forces would not ramp up the crisis near Ukraine’s borders. “I secured an assurance there would be no deterioration or escalation,” he said before meeting … Read more
Russia currently has more than 100,000 troops massed on Ukraine’s borders EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden has vowed to shut down a key Russian gas pipeline to Germany if Moscow invades Ukraine. Speaking after talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Washington, Biden said the US would “bring an end” to … Read more
Russia has massed troops on Ukraine’s border but denies planning to invade EKO HOT BLOG reports that French President Emmanuel Macron has said he thinks a deal to avoid war in Ukraine is possible and that it is legitimate for Russia to raise its own security concerns. Before talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir … Read more
Russia is said to have more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine’s borders… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has assembled about 70% of the military capability needed for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in the coming weeks, US officials say. The ground is expected to freeze and harden from mid-February, enabling Moscow to bring in … Read more
Russia has denied it was planning to fabricate an attack… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US has claimed Russia is planning to stage a fake Ukrainian attack that it would use to justify an invasion. It alleged Moscow was likely to release a graphic video showing the attack on Russian territory or against Russian-speaking … Read more
Tension is high over a Russian troop build-up close to Ukraine’s borders EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has accused the US of trying to draw his country into a war in Ukraine. In his first significant comments on the crisis in several weeks, he said America’s goal was to use a … Read more
Russia has placed about 100,000 troops, tanks, artillery and missiles near Ukraine’s border… EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is a “real threat” of Russia invading Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned, but it is “very unlikely” British soldiers would be deployed to fight in any conflict. Instead, she said the UK was sending … Read more
Johnson will phone Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK is considering offering to double its number of troops deployed in Eastern Europe, as ministers weigh up options to increase pressure on Russia amid heightened tensions over Ukraine. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the possible deployment would … Read more
Russia has accused the US and others of “escalating tensions” over the issue and denies it plans to enter Ukraine EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. Biden said there would be “enormous consequences” for the world if Russia made … Read more
Russia has 100,000 troops at the border, but denies planning to invade EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are to hold talks in Geneva later amid mounting fears that Russia could be about to invade Ukraine. On Thursday Blinken warned Moscow of grave … Read more
Moscow denies planning to attack or invade but has built up its forces EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden has said he thinks his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will “move in” on Ukraine, but does not want “full-blown war”. Asked at a news conference about the threat of a Russian invasion, he … Read more
The talks continued behind closed doors, lasting about two hours EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US says it is preparing “robust responses” over fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, after President Biden’s rare talks with Vladimir Putin. In a video link, Biden voiced deep concerns over Russian troop build-ups and threatened “strong economic … Read more
Putin was first elected president in 2000 and served two consecutive four-year terms. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday gave final approval to legislation allowing him to hold office for two additional six-year terms, opening the possibility for him to stay in power until 2036. According to AFP, the 68-year-old Russian leader, who has already … Read more
“The president, thank God, has excellent health. “And vaccines are given to maintain [his] good health. You May Also Like Lack Of Vaccine Access Can Prolong Pandemic – Putin Russia: Putin’s Critic, Navalny Detained After Returning From Germany Russian President Vladimir Putin has perfect health and undergoes vaccinations to maintain good health, presidential spokesman Dmitry … Read more
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