Russia warns of escalation in Crimea over martial law in Ukraine
6 years, 1 month ago

Russia warns of escalation in Crimea over martial law in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The warning comes after a court in Crimea said five captured Ukrainian sailor will be held in jail for two months. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukraine is to blame for the confrontation in Crimea, as Moscow warned that the conflict could escalate because of Kiev’s decision to declare martial law. In a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday, Putin said he is “seriously concerned” about the weekend naval standoff off the coast of Crimea between the Ukrainian navy and Russia’s coastguard, which saw the latter seizing three Ukrainian ships and their crew. Thank you for your loyalty to the Motherland and remember that we do whatever is in our power to get you back to your families that are waiting for you.” Martial law Russia also released a video statement by three Ukrainian sailors, Andriy Drach, Serhiy Tsybizov and Volodymyr Lisoviy, in which they state the ships were planning to enter the Strait and ignore Russian orders to stop the ships. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons, reporting from Kiev, said that the SBU has acknowledged that two fighter jets opened fire with missiles on three Ukrainian boats on Sunday.

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The Ukraine incursion has called Putin’s bluff – and rightly damaged his reputation
5 months ago

The Ukraine incursion has called Putin’s bluff – and rightly damaged his reputation

The Independent  

Even in Vladimir Putin’s Russia, there is only so much that can be done to suppress bad news. The surprise Ukrainian incursion into Russian sovereign territory has proved far more significant and sustainable than any previous opportunistic minor raids, and has humiliated the Kremlin and President Putin personally. As Volodymyr Zelensky puts it, “Russia brought war to others, and now …

Putin says Ukraine will ‘receive a worthy response’ over Kursk incursion
5 months ago

Putin says Ukraine will ‘receive a worthy response’ over Kursk incursion

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s military commander says his forces control about 1,000sq km of the Russian territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine is trying to undermine Russian stability with its incursion into the south of the country and warns that Ukraine will receive “a worthy response”. On Monday, Ukraine’s army chief, Oleksandr Syrskyii, said Kyiv controls about 1,000sq km of Kursk, according …

Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ in southwestern Russia
5 months, 1 week ago

Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ in southwestern Russia

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 Russian President Vladimir Putin on …

Kremlin warns U.S. after Ukrainian strike on Crimea
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kremlin warns U.S. after Ukrainian strike on Crimea

The Hindu  

The Kremlin on Monday warned the United States of “consequences” and summoned its Ambassador after Moscow said a Ukrainian strike with a U.S. missile on Crimea killed four persons. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called Sunday’s strike on Sevastopol “barbaric” and accused Washington of “killing Russian children”. Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian president’s office, said on Monday: “Crimea is …

International court seeks the arrest of 2 Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure
10 months, 1 week ago

International court seeks the arrest of 2 Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure

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 The International Criminal Court issued …

Ukraine says it has destroyed another Russian warship in the Black Sea
10 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine says it has destroyed another Russian warship in the Black Sea

New Indian Express  

KYIV: Ukraine said on Tuesday its forces had destroyed a Russian military patrol ship in the Black Sea near annexed Crimea, the latest naval attack on Moscow's fleet in the key waterway. Ukraine's GUR military intelligence unit on Tuesday released a black and white video of what it said was the overnight attack on the Sergei Kotov, a 94-metre Russian …

Ukraine destroys Russian warship in Crimea in major blow to Black Sea fleet
1 year ago

Ukraine destroys Russian warship in Crimea in major blow to Black Sea fleet

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. Kyiv’s air force announced that it had hit a …

One killed as Ukraine strikes Russian warship on Black Sea port in Crimea, Moscow admits damage
1 year ago

One killed as Ukraine strikes Russian warship on Black Sea port in Crimea, Moscow admits damage

India TV News  

A large Russian landing warship was struck by cruise missiles as part of a major attack by Ukraine in a Black Sea port in Crimea, killing at least one person and injuring several others. The attack sent a strong reply to Russia's offensive against Kyiv and could hinder any attempt by Moscow to seize any more Ukrainian territory along the …

Russia confirms Ukraine destroyed its warship in Crimea attack
1 year ago

Russia confirms Ukraine destroyed its warship in Crimea attack

Al Jazeera  

One person reported killed in attack that targeted the Novocherkassk, which Ukraine said was being used to transport Russian drones. Ukraine’s air force said earlier that it had “destroyed” the Novocherkassk landing ship, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joking on social media that the vessel had now joined “the Russian underwater Black Sea fleet”. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed President …

Ukrainian officers investigated for holding awards ceremony struck by Russia, killing 19 soldiers
1 year, 2 months ago

Ukrainian officers investigated for holding awards ceremony struck by Russia, killing 19 soldiers

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine on Monday launched a criminal investigation into military officers who organized a troop-honoring ceremony that was hit by a Russian missile strike, killing 19 soldiers in one of the deadliest single attacks reported by Ukrainian forces. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lamented the deaths of the men of the 128th Separate Mountain-Assault Brigade of Zakarpattia as a “tragedy …

Ukraine condemns 'provocative' Russian actions in Black Sea
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine condemns 'provocative' Russian actions in Black Sea

The Hindu  

Ukraine on August 14 condemned what it called "provocative" Russian actions and called for decisive countermeasures by the international community, a day after Moscow said one of its warships had fired warning shots at a cargo vessel in the Black Sea. Russia has said it will treat any ships approaching Ukrainian ports as potential military vessels after it left a …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 507
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 507

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainians must understand that Russia is deploying all possible resources to stop Kyiv’s forces from advancing on the front lines in the east and south of the country. Ukraine presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said the strategy to win the war was clear: “Maximum and full military …

Putin threatens to seize more of Ukraine to block attacks on border regions
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin threatens to seize more of Ukraine to block attacks on border regions

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Tuesday that he could order his troops to try to seize more land in Ukraine to protect bordering Russian territory — a threat with questionable credibility because the Kremlin lacks full control over areas it already annexed. Putin’s comments at an open meeting with military journalists and bloggers followed Kyiv’s claims that …

Putin threatens to seize more of Ukraine to block attacks on border regions
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin threatens to seize more of Ukraine to block attacks on border regions

LA Times  

Emergency workers extinguish a fire after missiles hit an apartment building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih. Putin’s comments at an open meeting with military journalists and bloggers followed Kyiv’s announcement that Ukrainian troops had captured a handful of villages in the early stages of a counteroffensive as they seek to push Russian troops out of four regions …

Ukraine recaptures village as Russian forces hold other lines, fire on fleeing civilians elsewhere
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine recaptures village as Russian forces hold other lines, fire on fleeing civilians elsewhere

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military on Sunday reported recapturing a southeastern village as Russian forces claimed to repel multiple attacks in the area, while a regional official said three people were killed when Moscow’s troops opened fire at a boat evacuating people from Russian-occupied areas to Ukrainian-held territory along a flooded front line far to the south. To the northeast, …

Ukraine brands Russia ‘terrorist state’ to open hearings in case against Russia at top UN court
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine brands Russia ‘terrorist state’ to open hearings in case against Russia at top UN court

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Lawyers for Ukraine told the United Nations’ top court Tuesday that Russia bankrolled a “campaign of intimidation and terror” by rebels in eastern Ukraine starting in 2014 and sought to replace Crimea’s multiethnic community with “discriminatory Russian nationalism” after its occupation and annexation of the region. The claims came at hearings at the International Court of …

Russia to face Ukraine at UN court over downing of flight MH17
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia to face Ukraine at UN court over downing of flight MH17

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv accuses Moscow of supporting pro-Russia forces in eastern Ukraine who shot down the Boeing 777 with a missile in 2014, killing all 298 passengers and crew. Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to face off at the International Court of Justice – the top United Nations court – over Moscow’s support for pro-Russian forces blamed for “insurrection” against the Ukrainian …

Ukraine stands firm on Crimea, wants Russia out of all areas
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine stands firm on Crimea, wants Russia out of all areas

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 Ukraine’s foreign minister said Thursday …

Facing arrest warrant, Russia’s Putin visits annexed Crimea
1 year, 9 months ago

Facing arrest warrant, Russia’s Putin visits annexed Crimea

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the Black Sea peninsula’s annexation from Ukraine on Saturday, the day after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader accusing him of war crimes. Despite the court’s action and its implication’s for Putin, the United Nations and Turkish President …

‘People’s court’ tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

‘People’s court’ tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A “people’s court” put Russian President Vladimir Putin on trial Monday for the crime of aggression over his invasion of Ukraine, in a symbolic move to close an “accountability gap” in the absence of an international tribunal with jurisdiction. While the International Criminal Court has opened an investigation into crimes committed in Ukraine, it does not …

Ukraine's capital, other cities suffer power, water outages after Russian missile strikes
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine's capital, other cities suffer power, water outages after Russian missile strikes

ABC  

Russia has fired missiles at Ukrainian cities including the capital Kyiv in what President Vladimir Putin has called retaliation for an attack on Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Key points: Ukraine said it shot most of those missiles down, but some hit power stations The European Union has accused Moscow of illegally conscripting men in Crimea Russia has suspended its cooperation …

Russia launches massive missile strikes across Ukraine; power, water outages reported
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia launches massive missile strikes across Ukraine; power, water outages reported

India TV News  

Highlights At least two blasts were reported in Kyiv Strikes also hit the central Vinnytsia region, as well as Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia Critical infrastructure facilities were hit in the north-eastern city of Kharkiv Russia on Monday launched massive missile strikes across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, causing power and water outages, according to officials in the war-torn country. At least …

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down Wednesday on his faltering invasion of Ukraine with a declaration of martial law in four illegally annexed regions and preparations within Russia for draconian new restrictions and crackdowns. In announcing martial law effective Thursday, Putin told his Security Council, “We are working to solve very difficult large-scale tasks to ensure Russia’s security and safe …

Russia arrests eight suspects over Crimea bridge blast
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia arrests eight suspects over Crimea bridge blast

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s Federal Security Service says five Russians and three citizens of Ukraine and Armenia have been arrested. Russia’s Federal Security Service said on Wednesday that it had arrested five Russians and three citizens of Ukraine and Armenia, Interfax reported. The bridge, a prestige project personally opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018, had become logistically vital to his military …

Bridge too far: Why blast on key Crimea link bodes ill for Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

Bridge too far: Why blast on key Crimea link bodes ill for Russia

Al Jazeera  

Bridge attack damaged the strategic supply and logistics artery for Russian forces but it was a huge boost for Ukrainian morale. Despite heavy security, innovative defences and dire warnings of retaliation if targeted, this symbol of Russian pride and engineering — at 19km the longest bridge in Europe — was severely damaged by what Russia said was a Ukrainian truck …

Putin accuses Ukraine of Crimea bridge blast ‘terrorism’
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin accuses Ukraine of Crimea bridge blast ‘terrorism’

Al Jazeera  

Russian president to convene security council amid calls for reprisals over attack that damaged key Crimea supply route. Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of being behind the Kerch bridge explosion, masterminding an “act of terrorism” that destroyed part of the crucial link between Russia and the annexed territory of Crimea, as calls grow for reprisals. “This was devised, …

Russian forces fortify defences after chaotic retreat in Ukraine
2 years, 4 months ago

Russian forces fortify defences after chaotic retreat in Ukraine

ABC  

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces are fortifying defences and it will be hard for Kyiv's troops to maintain the pace of their advance. Key points: The governor of Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region expects a tough fight to take control back from Russian forces Russian forces have launched attacks on several settlements on the Kharkiv frontline Russia is warning the United …

Crimea 'sabotage' highlights Russia's shortcomings in Ukraine war
2 years, 4 months ago

Crimea 'sabotage' highlights Russia's shortcomings in Ukraine war

Firstpost  

If Ukrainian forces were behind the explosions, that would represent a significant escalation in the war. Such attacks could also indicate that Ukrainian operatives are able to penetrate deeply into Russian-occupied territory Kyiv: A spate of fires and explosions has turned Russian-annexed Crimea from a secure base for the further invasion of Ukraine into the latest flashpoint highlighting Moscow’s challenges …

Russian missiles attack Ukraine’s Odessa port hours after grain deal, claims MP
2 years, 5 months ago

Russian missiles attack Ukraine’s Odessa port hours after grain deal, claims MP

Live Mint  

One day after the Moscow and Kyiv penned a deal to resume grain exports blocked by the war, Ukraine on 23 July said that Russian missiles had struck the Odessa port. The claim was made by a Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko accused Russia fired four Russian missiles at the southern port, two of which were intercepted by the Ukrainian forces. …

Ukraine investigates, attacks those who collaborate with Russia
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine investigates, attacks those who collaborate with Russia

Al Jazeera  

Nearly 500 people are being investigated for collaboration, as some are killed in targeted attacks. Saldo claimed Pashchenko used those phrases to demand a hefty ransom from his family – and to edit together an audio recording of Saldo’s “confession” to collaborating with Russia. “A collaborator’s set: a mandatory government job in the past, local connections, interests in local businesses, …

Russia aims to widen east Ukraine battle, claims to have overrun a key rail hub
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia aims to widen east Ukraine battle, claims to have overrun a key rail hub

Firstpost  

Having failed to capture Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, early in the war, the Russians set out to seize parts of the eastern industrial region Donbas not already controlled by pro-Moscow separatists Kramatorsk, Ukraine: Russia claimed to have overrun a key rail hub while its troops fought Ukrainian defenders in the streets of another city in eastern Ukraine. In the call with …

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 2)
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 2)

NPR  

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris McGrath/Getty Images Chris McGrath/Getty Images As Monday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day: Evacuees from Mariupol and its besieged steel plant made their way toward safety. The Pentagon, meanwhile, has confirmed reports that Russia's top-ranking military officer, Gen. …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 62
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 62

Al Jazeera  

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 62nd day, we take a look at the main developments. Russian forces carried out air raids on Ukrainian positions in the Azovstal steel plant, the main remaining Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol where more than 1,000 civilians are also sheltering, Ukrainian officials say. Ukrainian human rights ombudswoman Lyudmyla Denisova said the Russian military had destroyed …

Putin eyes grabbing maximum Ukraine land after losing interest in talks: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

Putin eyes grabbing maximum Ukraine land after losing interest in talks: Report

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin has lost interest in diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war and seems to now be set on seizing as much territory as possible, news website Financial Times reported. After Russia suffered setbacks last month, Putin was reportedly seeking a peace deal with Ukraine but now has told his people involved in bid to end the …

Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin honours troops accused of abuses
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin honours troops accused of abuses

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine news from April 18: Putin praises ‘mass heroism’ of brigade accused of carrying out mass killings in Bucha. 18 Apr 2022 - 19:14 GMT Four dead in shelling in Ukraine’s Donetsk region: Governor Russian shelling in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region has killed four people, regional governor Pavlo Kirilenko said on his Telegram channel. 18 Apr 2022 - 16:52 GMT …

Russia loses top warship, ramps up attacks on Kyiv
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia loses top warship, ramps up attacks on Kyiv

Hindustan Times  

Powerful explosions were heard in Kyiv on Friday and fighting raged in the east after Ukraine claimed responsibility for the sinking of the Russian navy’s Black Sea flagship in what would be one of the heaviest blows of the war. REUTERS Russian strikes pounded a military factory near Kyiv that makes the missiles Ukraine claims it used to sink the …

Ukraine president pleads for worldwide show of support
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine president pleads for worldwide show of support

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 Ukraine President Volodymr Zelenskyy called …

US, EU slam Russia’s new sentencing of opposition leader Navalny
2 years, 9 months ago

US, EU slam Russia’s new sentencing of opposition leader Navalny

Al Jazeera  

The United States and European Union have slammed a new sentence handed down to jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, calling it a “sham” and another example of Russia’s widening crackdown on dissenting voices amid its invasion of Ukraine. “The court’s sham ruling is the latest in a series of attempts to silence Navalny,” US State Department spokesman Ned Price told …

Ukraine latest updates: Russia committed ‘war crimes’, US says
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine latest updates: Russia committed ‘war crimes’, US says

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine-Russia news from March 23: US gov’t assesses Russian forces committed ‘war crimes’ in its invasion of Ukraine, says troops targeted civilians. Speaking about the upcoming top-level meetings of Western allies in Brussels, Macron said: “We, the French and Europeans, will do everything to stop this war without entering it.” 23 Mar 2022 - 19:16 GMT Russia’s communications regulator has …

Russia Ukraine War: 'Ukraine's future in doubt', says Putin as ceasefires collapse amid scenes of terror
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia Ukraine War: 'Ukraine's future in doubt', says Putin as ceasefires collapse amid scenes of terror

India TV News  

Highlights Putin's statement came as a promised cease-fire in the besieged port city of Mariupol collapsed Russian troops continued shelling and the number of Ukrainians forced from their country has grown By Saturday night, Russian forces had intensified their shelling of Mariupol Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Ukrainian statehood is in jeopardy and likened the West's sanctions on …

Ukraine president declares martial law following Russia invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine president declares martial law following Russia invasion

The Independent  

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German leader in Ukraine as fears of Russian invasion grow
2 years, 11 months ago

German leader in Ukraine as fears of Russian invasion grow

The Hindu  

More NATO troops headed to Eastern Europe and some nations worked to move their citizens and diplomats out of Ukraine on Monday, as Germany’s Chancellor made a last-ditch attempt to head off a feared Russian invasion that some warn could be just days away. With the world already on high alert, U.K. Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said a Russian …

Ukraine Crisis: Russia Intensifies Wargames, West Calls It Precursor To Invasion
2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine Crisis: Russia Intensifies Wargames, West Calls It Precursor To Invasion

News 18  

Russia earlier on Thursday performed military exercises in Belarus and the Black Sea while maintaining its buildup along the Ukraine border. Ukraine defence minister Oleksii Reznikov earlier this week said Bayraktar drones and anti-tank Javelin and NLAW missiles provided by foreign partners will also be used during the drills. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and UK foreign secretary Liz Truss …

U.S. says Russia has amassed about 75% of the troops it would need to invade Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

U.S. says Russia has amassed about 75% of the troops it would need to invade Ukraine

NPR  

U.S. says Russia has amassed about 75% of the troops it would need to invade Ukraine Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images The situation along the Ukrainian border has grown even more dire, according to top U.S. officials, who warned Sunday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine may now only be …

Russia warned of ‘unprecedented sanctions’ over Ukraine as world leaders talk
2 years, 11 months ago

Russia warned of ‘unprecedented sanctions’ over Ukraine as world leaders talk

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Downing Street said they stressed …

Russia military chief warns Ukraine against attacking rebels
3 years, 1 month ago

Russia military chief warns Ukraine against attacking rebels

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s top military officer on Thursday sternly warned neighboring Ukraine against trying to reclaim control over separatist areas by force, saying that Moscow will “suppress” any such attempt. On Thursday, Gerasimov reinforced Moscow’s warning to Ukraine not to try to use force to reclaim control of the east, saying that “any provocations by Ukrainian authorities to settle the …

As warnings fly between U.S. and Russia, how real is the threat of war in Ukraine?
3 years, 1 month ago

As warnings fly between U.S. and Russia, how real is the threat of war in Ukraine?

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, center, arrives for a group photo with other delegates at a meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Stockholm on Dec. 2, 2021. Blinken minced few words in his meeting Thursday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, declaring that if Moscow “decides to pursue confrontation, there will be serious …

Ukraine’s Crimea goal a threat: Russia
3 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine’s Crimea goal a threat: Russia

The Hindu  

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukraine’s stated goal of retaking Crimea — which Moscow seized in 2014 — amounted to a “direct threat” to Russia, as tensions soar over Kiev’s conflict with pro-Russia separatists. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had said on Wednesday that Crimea was Ukrainian territory and Kiev’s goal was to “liberate” it. This is how we are …

West knows it can't win a global conflict, says Putin amid Black Sea tensions
3 years, 6 months ago

West knows it can't win a global conflict, says Putin amid Black Sea tensions

India TV News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that an incident involving a British destroyer in the Black Sea couldn't have triggered a global conflict even if Russia had sunk the warship because the West knows it can't win such a war. Putin was asked about the June 23 incident in the Black Sea, in which Russia said one of its warships …

Russia news live: Moscow releases video of Black Sea clash with British navy
3 years, 6 months ago

Russia news live: Moscow releases video of Black Sea clash with British navy

The Independent  

✕ Close Boris Johnson responds to Russia's 'barefaced lies' jibe: 'They're the bear' 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 …

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