UN chief: Security threat seems higher than during Cold War
2 years, 10 months ago

UN chief: Security threat seems higher than during Cold War

Associated Press  

MUNICH, Germany — With East-West tensions at their highest point since the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday the world is probably a more dangerous place now than during the Cold War. “I am often asked whether we are in a new Cold War,” Guterres said in his opening speech at an annual security conference in Munich. “My answer is that the threat to global security now is more complex and probably higher than at that time.” During the decades-long standoff between the Soviet Union and the United States in the 20th century, “there were mechanisms that enabled the protagonists to calculate risks and use back-channels to prevent crises,” Guterres said. “Particularly in the current, extremely threatening situation it would have been important to also meet Russian representatives in Munich,” she said in a statement ahead of the conference. Even tiny steps toward peace would be “better than a big step toward war.” In her speech later Friday, she said the security crisis in Europe isn’t a Ukraine crisis.

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New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’
1 month ago

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new secretary-general of Nato has warned Donald Trump not to …

West faces biggest threat since 1945 says Trump military adviser amid growing WW3 fears as Putin vows to keep up massive missiles attacks on Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

West faces biggest threat since 1945 says Trump military adviser amid growing WW3 fears as Putin vows to keep up massive missiles attacks on Ukraine

Daily Mail  

War games with an increasingly belligerent axis of powers has placed the West in its gravest peril since the end of the Second World War, a top US military official and adviser to Donald Trump has warned. General Jack Keane, former vice chief of the US army, told The Times that the war in Ukraine will remain a top priority …

Russia says US missiles in Germany signal return of Cold War
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia says US missiles in Germany signal return of Cold War

Al Jazeera  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomes the plan, says it is ‘something of deterrence and it’s securing peace’. The United States’s decision to station long-range missiles in Germany could lead to a Cold War-style “direct confrontation”, Russia has warned, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz hailed the move. “All the attributes of the Cold War with the direct confrontation are returning.” Washington’s move …

Russian threat ‘much more serious than Cold War’, former defence secretary says
9 months ago

Russian threat ‘much more serious than Cold War’, former defence secretary says

The Telegraph  

The threat posed by Russia is now “much more serious” than during the Cold War, a former defence secretary has said. Sir Michael Fallon said Britain should be “setting an example” within Nato on defence spending, urging all parties to commit to 2.5 per cent of GDP ahead of the election. So the threat is much more serious than it …

US to confront Trump-driven political turmoil at the Munich Security Conference
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US to confront Trump-driven political turmoil at the Munich Security Conference

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Long regarded as a celebration of the U.S.-led post-World War II international order, the Munich Security Conference this year will be more of a reflection of America’s political turmoil. Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said the alliance is “stronger and more vital than it has been in 75 years having just added Finland and about to add …

Russia ‘alarmed’ by reports of Ukraine’s role in Nord Stream attack
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia ‘alarmed’ by reports of Ukraine’s role in Nord Stream attack

Al Jazeera  

A Washington Post report says the Ukrainian military left President Zelenskyy in the dark about the operation. The Kremlin has expressed “alarm” over a report that senior Ukrainian military officials, acting without their president’s knowledge, coordinated an attack on Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipelines last year. A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the report, published …

Russia warns of response as NATO returns to Cold War ‘schemes’
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia warns of response as NATO returns to Cold War ‘schemes’

Al Jazeera  

NATO summit outcome to be analysed for threats posed to Russia’s security and ‘all means’ available in response. Russia has said the latest NATO summit demonstrates that the Western military alliance has returned to “Cold War schemes”, and Moscow is ready to respond to such threats by “all means” necessary. Russia’s comments came as United States President Joe Biden said …

‘Very dangerous’: Russia slams G7 security assurances to Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Very dangerous’: Russia slams G7 security assurances to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Group of Seven countries have announced security assurances to Ukraine to deter future Russian attacks, a move decried by Moscow. Russia has warned Western powers against providing security assurances to Ukraine, casting this as a dangerous mistake that would affect Moscow and expose Europe to greater risks for years ahead. Group of Seven countries announced on Wednesday an international framework …

UN chief and West berate Russia’s top diplomat over Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

UN chief and West berate Russia’s top diplomat over Ukraine

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief and representatives from Western nations berated Russia’s top diplomat as he chaired a U.N. meeting Monday, accusing Moscow of violating the U.N. Charter by attacking Ukraine and occupying part of its territory. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called cooperation among the U.N.’s 193 member nations the organization’s “beating heart” and “guiding vision,” and he warned …

U.N. chief and West berate Russia's top diplomat over Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

U.N. chief and West berate Russia's top diplomat over Ukraine

The Hindu  

The United Nations chief and representatives from Western nations berated Russia’s top diplomat as he chaired a U.N. meeting Monday, accusing Moscow of violating the U.N. Charter by attacking Ukraine and occupying part of its territory. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called cooperation among the U.N.’s 193 member nations the organization’s “beating heart” and “guiding vision,” and he warned the Security Council …

Putin ally: We are probably on the verge of a new world war
1 year, 8 months ago

Putin ally: We are probably on the verge of a new world war

Al Jazeera  

Rising nuclear tensions could lead to a conflict that engulfs the world, according to former Russian President Dimitry Medvedev. “The world is sick and quite probably is on the verge of a new world war,” Medvedev, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the deputy chairman of Russia’s security council, told a conference in Moscow on Tuesday. Since Russia’s …

Ukraine’s allies denounce ‘cynical’ Russian meeting at UN
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine’s allies denounce ‘cynical’ Russian meeting at UN

Al Jazeera  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed the West, particularly the US, for ‘a profound crisis’ in the UN system. Ukraine’s international allies blasted Russia during a United Nations Security Council meeting chaired by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that focused on protecting the principles of the UN’s charter, which Moscow itself is accused of violating by invading Ukraine last year. …

UN Security Council rejects Russian demand to probe Nord Stream blasts
1 year, 9 months ago

UN Security Council rejects Russian demand to probe Nord Stream blasts

Firstpost  

United Nations: The UN Security Council on Monday rejected a Moscow-drafted resolution calling for an independent inquiry into the sabotage last year of the Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Germany. The resolution called for the creation of a commission to “conduct comprehensive, transparent and impartial international investigation of all aspects of the act of sabotage on the Nord …

Germany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reports
1 year, 10 months ago

Germany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reports

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany’s defense minister voiced caution …

UN chief Guterres condemns Russian 'affront' in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

UN chief Guterres condemns Russian 'affront' in Ukraine

The Hindu  

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called Russia's invasion of Ukraine “an affront to our collective conscience” that violates the UN Charter and challenges “the cornerstone principles and values of our multilateral system.” The war that started a year ago is fanning regional instability and fuelling global tensions and divisions, he said as the General Assembly is set to adopt a …

UN chief condemns Russian \'affront\' in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

UN chief condemns Russian \'affront\' in Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday and said that it "is an affront to our collective conscience." While addressing the eleventh emergency special session two days before the anniversary of Russia's attack, Guterres said, "When you mark Russia's invasion of Ukraine stands as a green milestone for the people of Ukraine and …

Russia and West clash over probe of Nord Stream sabotage
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia and West clash over probe of Nord Stream sabotage

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia clashed with the United States and other Western nations Tuesday over the Kremlin’s call for a U.N. investigation of last September’s sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines from Russia to Western Europe. The United States, United Kingdom, France and others said authorities from the three countries are still investigating the pipeline attacks …

Russia Ukraine Conflict Allies Urged To Provide Ukraine With More Military Support At Munich Security Meet
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia Ukraine Conflict Allies Urged To Provide Ukraine With More Military Support At Munich Security Meet

ABP News  

Ukraine's Western backers on Saturday urged allies to provide Ukraine with all necessary support required to beat Russia, with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warning of the risks of victory for Moscow, ahead of the anniversary of the war's outbreak, reported news agency AFP. Dozens of senior figures including US Vice President Kamala Harris, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and …

'Biggest risk if Putin wins Russia-Ukraine war': NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg at Munich Conference
1 year, 10 months ago

'Biggest risk if Putin wins Russia-Ukraine war': NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg at Munich Conference

India TV News  

As the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is about to mark a 'brutal anniversary', NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, during the Munich Conference, expressed grave concerns over the possibility of Moscow would winning the "special military operation". While speaking at the conference where nearly 700 top foreign dignitaries including US Vice-President Kamala Harris was due to attend, the NATO …

Worried UN meets hours after Russia escalates war against Ukraine, launches over 80 missiles
2 years, 2 months ago

Worried UN meets hours after Russia escalates war against Ukraine, launches over 80 missiles

India TV News  

Ukriane Russia War: The UN General Assembly started debating on Monday whether to demand that Russia reverse course on annexing four regions of Ukraine — a discussion that came as Moscow's most extensive missile strikes in months alarmed much of the international community anew. UN Secretary-General António Guterres was “deeply shocked” by the Russian attacks and spoke Monday with Ukrainian …

Op-Ed: How Russian battlefield defeats in Ukraine could lead to terrorism in the West
2 years, 3 months ago

Op-Ed: How Russian battlefield defeats in Ukraine could lead to terrorism in the West

LA Times  

As Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to suffer humiliating battlefield defeats, his growing desperation may lead him to conclude that Russian-backed terrorist attacks against Western countries are a legitimate response. Because NATO countries have been supplying Ukraine’s military with weaponry and training its soldiers, the Kremlin has engaged in nuclear saber-rattling against them, raising concerns that Russia could use a …

Watch| ‘He has left': The moment Russian foreign minister walked out of UN meet
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch| ‘He has left': The moment Russian foreign minister walked out of UN meet

Hindustan Times  

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine as the US and its allies were criticizing President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine. "He has left the chamber, I'm not surprised, I don't think Mr Lavrov …

Russian officials play down Putin’s nuclear threat
2 years, 3 months ago

Russian officials play down Putin’s nuclear threat

Al Jazeera  

Russia is not seeking ‘open confrontation’, says deputy foreign minister, as an ambassador claims Washington and Moscow are not near the ‘abyss’ of a nuclear conflict. Days after Russian President Vladimir Putin made a thinly veiled nuclear threat to Ukraine and its Western allies, Russian officials played down the warning. On Friday, Sergei Ryabkov, Russia’s deputy foreign minister, said Moscow …

UN chief repeats call for military withdrawals from Zaporizhzhia
2 years, 4 months ago

UN chief repeats call for military withdrawals from Zaporizhzhia

Al Jazeera  

Antonio Guterres warns potential damage to facility in southern Ukraine would be ‘suicide’ as Zelenskyy agrees to terms for IAEA visit. UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned any potential damage to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, Europe’s biggest, would be “suicide” as he and the presidents of Turkey and Ukraine discussed ways to secure the plant, and Ukraine’s president agreed …

Russia’s messages with missiles tell West to back off
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia’s messages with missiles tell West to back off

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The latest in a litany of horrors in Ukraine came this week as Russian firepower rained down on civilians in a busy shopping mall far from the front lines of a war in its fifth month. While much of the attritional war in Ukraine’s east is hidden from sight, the brutality of Russian missile strikes on a …

German intel chief says espionage at Cold War levels
2 years, 7 months ago

German intel chief says espionage at Cold War levels

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence service said Thursday that levels of espionage are as high as during the Cold War, or even higher. “Today, we assess the level of espionage against Germany at least at the level of the Cold War -- if not significantly higher,” Haldenwang said at an event in Berlin. He predicted that “in …

UN chief tours destroyed Ukrainian towns ahead of Zelenskyy talks
2 years, 8 months ago

UN chief tours destroyed Ukrainian towns ahead of Zelenskyy talks

Al Jazeera  

Antonio Guterres’s visit to Ukraine comes after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The visit on Thursday, Guterres’s first to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in late February, comes two days after he met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where he stressed the need for so-called “humanitarian corridors”, particularly out of the besieged southeastern city of Mariupol. …

UN chief Antonio Guterres arrives in Ukraine, says ‘sooner this war…’
2 years, 8 months ago

UN chief Antonio Guterres arrives in Ukraine, says ‘sooner this war…’

Hindustan Times  

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres announced his arrival in Kyiv on Wednesday following talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres gestures leaving a joint news conference with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov following their talks in Moscow, "I have arrived in Ukraine after visiting Moscow. In Moscow, Guterres yet again …

UN Chief And Vladimir Putin Agree 'In Principle' On Key Ukraine Evacuation
2 years, 8 months ago

UN Chief And Vladimir Putin Agree 'In Principle' On Key Ukraine Evacuation

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Russian President Vladimir Putin met one-on-one Tuesday for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the United Nations said they agreed on arranging evacuations from a besieged steel plant in the battered city of Mariupol. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the Russian leader and U.N. chief discussed “proposals …

UN chief to meet with Putin, Zelenskyy as Russia-Ukraine war enters 2nd month
2 years, 8 months ago

UN chief to meet with Putin, Zelenskyy as Russia-Ukraine war enters 2nd month

Live Mint  

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its second month, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to meet separately with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine next week to make urgent, face-to-face pleas for peace, the world body said Friday. Here are the top updates on Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Guterres is to meet Tuesday with Russian …

UN chief asks to meet Putin, Zelenskyy to negotiate end to war
2 years, 8 months ago

UN chief asks to meet Putin, Zelenskyy to negotiate end to war

Al Jazeera  

Antonio Guterres sends separate leaders to UN missions of Russia and Ukraine asking their leaders to receive him in Moscow and Kyiv for talks. Antonio Guterres, the UN secretary-general, has separately requested meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in their countries’ capitals to try to negotiate an end to the nearly two-month war in Ukraine. …

Is the West doing enough to help Ukraine?
2 years, 9 months ago

Is the West doing enough to help Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

Western leaders announce new plans to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine including sanctions and more military aid for Kyiv. The 30 NATO allies said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the biggest threat to Euro-Atlantic security in decades. Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault Guests: Hanna Shelest – Director of Security Programmes with Ukrainian Prism and editor-in-chief of Ukraine Analytica. Vladimir …

Ukraine Crisis Could Mark the Beginning of Pushback against American Overreach
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine Crisis Could Mark the Beginning of Pushback against American Overreach

News 18  

How long would the US lecture the world and get away with it? After delivering the hapless Afghani people to the Taliban and turning Nelson’s eye towards the ensuing humanitarian crisis, the Biden administration has now trained its guns on Russia. After Russia recognised the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk – breakaway enclaves in eastern Ukraine – President Biden promised …

Russian footholds in Middle East, Africa raise threat to NATO
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian footholds in Middle East, Africa raise threat to NATO

Firstpost  

Experts view Vladimir Putin’s expansionist goals in the Middle East and Africa as a potential long-term threat, not a present danger to Europe or the NATO alliance Beirut: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine dominates world attention. But with less global scrutiny, Putin is also busy advancing Russia’s presence in the Middle East and Africa — an expansion that …

Ukraine should realise the folly of NATO tilt and resume talks with Putin’s Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine should realise the folly of NATO tilt and resume talks with Putin’s Russia

Firstpost  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was naïve enough to have thought that the US and NATO would ‘physically’ stop the Russian invasion With Russia capturing Chernobyl and visuals of Russian soldiers already on some streets of Kiev being shown on television, only a Ukraine-Russia dialogue can stop further bloodshed. Behind America blocking Nord Stream 2 is the fear that Germany will …

Senior Russian security official issues stark threats to the West
2 years, 10 months ago

Senior Russian security official issues stark threats to the West

Al Jazeera  

Former President Dmitry Medvedev says Moscow may respond to sanctions by cutting diplomatic ties with the West and freezing personal assets. Moscow may respond to Western sanctions by opting out of the last nuclear arms deal with the United States, cutting diplomatic ties with Western nations, and freezing their assets, a senior Russian official warned. Medvedev, deputy head of Russia’s …

World Expresses Outrage, Plans Stronger Russia Sanctions
2 years, 10 months ago

World Expresses Outrage, Plans Stronger Russia Sanctions

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BRUSSELS — World leaders expressed a raw outrage shrouded by an impotence to immediately come to the aid of Ukraine to avoid a major war in Europe, condemning Russia’s attack on its neighbor as the European Union and others promised unprecedented sanctions to hit the Kremlin. NATO has moved to beef up its eastern flank facing Russia …

Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions, warning other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.” Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an Russian invasion that …

As Russia unleashes war in Ukraine, world leaders condemn attack
2 years, 10 months ago

As Russia unleashes war in Ukraine, world leaders condemn attack

LA Times  

People leave the city of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, as Russian forces moved into the country Thursday. In Colombia, President Ivan Duque called the invasion “a threat to world peace.” In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the attack as an attempt to redraw Europe’s borders and “wipe an entire country off the world map.” And in Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

Russian mobilization in Ukraine raises concerns about a new Cold War-style era in Europe
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian mobilization in Ukraine raises concerns about a new Cold War-style era in Europe

LA Times  

Although Udo Grelzik spent almost half his life under communist rule in East Germany, he never anticipated the threat of anything like a new Cold War in Europe. That’s the last thing that anyone in Germany or anywhere else wants.” The threat of major war in Ukraine — accelerated by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision Monday to recognize the independence …

West fears Russia is on ‘brink’ of invasion as violence escalates in eastern Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

West fears Russia is on ‘brink’ of invasion as violence escalates in eastern Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Western leaders including US vice president Kamala Harris and …

Russia Ukraine news: 'A real possibility of war in Europe', says US Vice President Harris
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia Ukraine news: 'A real possibility of war in Europe', says US Vice President Harris

India TV News  

Highlights We're talking about potential for war in Europe: US Vice President Kamala Harris on Ukraine crisis. Acknowledging “the real possibility of war,” United States Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up a weekend of outreach to European allies with a push to bolster the West's resolve in confronting Moscow with crippling sanctions as increasingly dire signs suggest Russia's Vladimir Putin …

Ukraine President says global security system is 'almost broken' as Russia threat mounts
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine President says global security system is 'almost broken' as Russia threat mounts

ABC  

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him and seek resolution to the crisis as Ukraine faces increasingly dire warnings that Russia plans to invade. Key points: Ukranine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chided the international community for what he said was the 'appeasing of Russia' He says he wants to convene a meeting of the permanent …

Will be 'catastrophic' if Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates into war, says UN Secretary General
2 years, 10 months ago

Will be 'catastrophic' if Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates into war, says UN Secretary General

India Today  

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday warned that it would be "catastrophic" if the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalated into a war, while underlining that there was "no alternative to diplomacy." Blinken told the Council that over the past months, without "provocation or justification", Russia has amassed more than 150,000 troops around Ukraine's borders. Blinken said while "we don't know precisely" …

Will Be Catastrophic If Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates To War: UN Secretary General
2 years, 10 months ago

Will Be Catastrophic If Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates To War: UN Secretary General

ABP News  

New Delhi: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said it would be "catastrophic" if the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated into a war, AFP reported. READ | Russian Attack On Ukraine Possible In 'Next Several Days': US President Joe Biden "With a concentration of Russian troops around Ukraine, I am deeply concerned about heightened tensions and increased speculation about a military conflict in …

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as tension grinds on
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as tension grinds on

The Hindu  

The multiple practice launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and cruise missiles set for Saturday follow a warning from U.S. President Joe Biden that Russia could invade Ukraine within days. NATO says Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to keep his promises of withdrawing some of an estimated 150,000 troops assembled around Ukraine’s borders, dashing hopes for an imminent de-escalation of …

UN council backs talk, but no Russia pledge against invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

UN council backs talk, but no Russia pledge against invasion

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — One by one, U.N. Security Council members called for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine. Blinken, alluding to a speech to the Security Council by his predecessor Colin Powell in 2003 laying out purported U.S. evidence of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction ahead of the American invasion which turned out to be erroneous, told council …

US accuses Russia of deploying 'as many as 7,000 troops' to Ukraine border as invasion fears grow
2 years, 10 months ago

US accuses Russia of deploying 'as many as 7,000 troops' to Ukraine border as invasion fears grow

Firstpost  

America and NATO joined Ukraine in saying there was no sign of Russian troops withdrawing after military movements in occupied Crimea fuelled reports that the crisis could be abating Washington: The United States on Wednesday dismissed reports that Russia was withdrawing troops from Ukraine’s border, instead accusing Moscow of sending more soldiers as fears of an invasion grow. Russia has …

U.S. and NATO officials ramp up warnings of potential Russian aggression in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

U.S. and NATO officials ramp up warnings of potential Russian aggression in Ukraine

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken confers with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken warned Thursday that Russia “is preparing to launch an attack” against Ukraine, echoing earlier comments from U.S. and Western officials who said that an invasion could come any day and that Moscow would seek to use disinformation to create a pretext for such an …

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