In a few hours, the Antonov military airport, at the gates of Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, fell into the hands of the Russian forces, who lowered themselves with ropes from the helicopters firing machine guns, witnesses told AFP. “There were people sitting in the helicopters, with the doors open, flying over our houses”says Serguiy Storojouk […]
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Russian government threatens its population with sanctions if it participates in demonstrations against the war in Ukraine
Updated on 02/24/2022 02:21 pm Vladimir Putin’s government authorities have threatened to crack down on any “unauthorized” demonstrations in Russia against the war in Ukraine, where he launched a wide-ranging military operation a few hours ago. In a statement, the Russian Investigative Committee warned its population of the legal repercussions faced by anyone who participates […]
Russian Offensive Is A Calculated Tactical Move To Invade Ukraine, Experts Say
The start of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine seeks to prepare the ground for the massive mobilization of ground forces to surround the Ukrainian army concentrated in the east and invade the country, according to experts and military personnel consulted. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered the offensive, accompanied by airstrikes, after massing 180,000 troops […]
Putin launches a war against Ukraine that the West saw coming, but could not stop
It happened in full view: a relentless build-up of troops, tanks and rockets that took place over almost four months and was captured by Russian citizens on their mobile phones and car cameras, as well as by commercial and espionage satellites. . US President Joe Biden already warned on January 19 that Russian President Vladimir […]
The only alternative to defend Russia was to attack Ukraine, says Putin
Updated on 02/24/2022 12:29 pm Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that he “had no choice” but to attack Ukraine to defend Russia from security threats. “It must be clear: the things that are happening are a forced measure,” he noted at a meeting with businessmen in the Kremlin. “They just left us no choice,” […]
IMF warns of “significant economic risk” due to war in Ukraine
The world is watching what happens in Eastern Europe after the outbreak of a military intervention by Russia in Ukraine, After that, the director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgievwarned this Thursday, February 24, that the war will have repercussions on the world economic recovery. Through his Twitter account, georgieva he said on […]
Russia-Ukraine, a very unequal military confrontation
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the start of an invasion of Ukraine, while his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodimir Zelensky, ordered the general mobilization of Ukrainian troops. But Russia’s offensive on Ukraine, the world’s second-largest military power, confronts two countries whose military potential is unmatched in terms of number of troops or quantity and quality of weapons […]
World financial markets fall as the crisis in Russia and Ukraine escalates
The world bags, foreign exchange and haven assets fell after the launch of a Russian military offensive against Ukraine. Thus, the price of a barrel of oil exceeded 100 dollars this Thursday, rising 8.78%, for the first time in more than seven years. The crude Brent advanced 2.6% to $99.36 a barrel; Meanwhile in New […]
Criticism of the United Kingdom for its passivity in the face of the flow of Russian money of dubious origin
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has harshly condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, has been criticized for his passivity over the flow of dubious Russian money that has entered London in recent years and could be used to influence politics. The conservative leader promised a “strong” response to Moscow and has shown firmness since […]
18 killed in Odessa region after Russian airstrike
Updated on 02/24/2022 10:29 am At least 18 people died as a result of a Russian air attack perpetrated this Thursday against a military unit located in the Odessa region, on the shores of the Black Sea, after the beginning of the military operation ordered by the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, against Ukraine. As […]