The president of the United States, Joe Biden, announced the sending of 100 US drones to Ukraine and assured that he will help that country acquire “greater range” anti-aircraft systems to defend itself from Russian bombing. Biden made the announcement in a White House speech, ordering an additional $800 million in aid to Ukraine, after […]
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Russia says it ordered payment of its debt, but does not guarantee payment for sanctions
Russia assured that it has given the order to pay the interest on its debt in dollars that was due this Wednesday, US$ 117.2 million, although it has specified that it cannot guarantee that the final creditor will receive the payment due to the impact of the sanctions imposed on that country for the invasion […]
Putin insists Ukraine invasion proceeds as planned
Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted that the invasion of Ukraine, which, according to the Kremlin, is a “special military operation”, is being developed as agreed and “successfully”. At a conference on economic measures to support the regions, Putin said that the intervention “is being developed successfully, in strict accordance with the approved plans”, Russian agencies […]
US and Allies Launch Joint Task Force to Confront Russian Oligarchs
Updated on 03/16/2022 12:28 pm The United States and its allies have launched a multilateral task force to confront Russian oligarchs, stepping up cooperation on asset freezes as the West steps up pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Representatives from Australia, Canada, the European Commission (EC), Germany, Italy, France, Japan and the United […]
Ukraine denounces that two thirds of Russian missiles hit civilian buildings and that it is intentional
Ukrainian authorities denounced on Wednesday that two thirds of the missiles launched by Russian troops in the invasion of Ukraine are hitting civilian buildings, and suggested that this is not due to miscalculations by their Army. On Tuesday night, Russian forces launched “strategic missiles from aircraft and from Iskander ballistic systems over Ukraine. Civilian targets […]
Russian Telecoms Regulator Blocks the Websites of At Least 15 Independent Media
Updated on 03/16/2022 11:40 am Russian telecoms regulator Roskomnadzor has blocked the pages of at least 15 media outlets, AFP found on Wednesday, as Vladimir Putin’s regime tightens its grip on online reporting of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The sites of investigative news outlet Bellingcat, local Russian media and Russian-language media based in Israel and […]
The Chinese media, a sounding board for the Russian version of the war in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine spreads, the official Chinese media presents its own version of the Russian invasion, based largely on the rhetoric of Vladimir Putin. Since the February 24 intervention, the Chinese regime has refused to use the word “invasion” and blames the conflict on Western countries and the “expansion” of the NATO. China […]
Russia could change war tactics against Ukrainian missiles
A spate of anti-tank missiles sent to Ukraine has potentially turned the tide of the war, putting pressure on Russia to find enough capable troops for the grueling urban combat that is now more likely. For some military analysts, the number of state-of-the-art anti-tank missiles shipped to Ukraine in recent weeks is staggering, giving Ukrainian […]
Can China give military aid to Russia?
The United States says that Russia has asked China for military help for its war in Ukraine and that China has responded in the affirmative. Moscow and Beijing have denied this, with a Chinese spokesman calling the allegation “disinformation.” However, the complaints have generated speculation about how far he would be willing to go. Beijing […]
Biden to Announce $800 Million in Ukraine Security Aid
The president of United States, Joe Bidenwill announce on Wednesday $800 million in assistance for Ukrainereported a White House official, on the same day that Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky is scheduled to give a speech to US congressmen. The decision raises “the total (of aid) announced to US$ 1,000 million only in the last week”, […]