‘Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko vowed early Monday to return “occupied Crimea” to Ukraine, prompting a rebuke from internet users, and later from Crimean authorities as well. In a pair of tweets published after 2am Monday […]

‘Ukrainian deputy foreign minister claimed Kiev was preparing for a “full-scale” war and urged Canada to send lethal assistance to the country in a radio interview. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said in an […]

‘On February 17, 2015, The Guardian ran a story with the headline “Russia shelled Ukrainians from within its own territory, says study.” The title alone is enough to convince many casual observers that yes, the […]

‘Yesterday we reported on the huge news of Russia’s government ratifying the BRICS Development Bank and suggested that the West would seek to respond in some way. That response emerged just hours later. Moody’s, the […]

‘Citing “Russian aggression in Ukraine and concerns along NATO’s southern flank.” Stars and Stripes says the alliance is enacting “improvements to readiness and responsiveness” and dispatching combat evaluators. “The political guidance has lined up. The […]

‘Citing “Russian aggression in Ukraine and concerns along NATO’s southern flank.” Stars and Stripes says the alliance is enacting “improvements to readiness and responsiveness” and dispatching combat evaluators. “The political guidance has lined up. The […]

‘Citing “Russian aggression in Ukraine and concerns along NATO’s southern flank.” Stars and Stripes says the alliance is enacting “improvements to readiness and responsiveness” and dispatching combat evaluators. “The political guidance has lined up. The […]

‘Russia is entering the post-Snowden world with style. Its own anti-surveillance smartphone prototype, equipped with the latest in cutting-edge cybersecurity and intended for corporate users, is currently being tested. This is not Russia’s first foray […]

‘France is paying around €2.5 million monthly for maintenance of the Vladivostok Mistral-type helicopter carrier that is supposed to be delivered to Russia, the French LSI TV channel reported Friday. The first helicopter carrier is […]

‘The European Union reportedly plans to provide armored vehicles to Ukraine with the declared aim of monitoring a ceasefire deal recently signed between the Kiev government and pro-Russia forces in Minsk, Belarus. The 28-member bloc […]

‘British diplomats released photographs on Wednesday of what they described as Russia’s advanced anti-aircraft artillery system allegedly being used in eastern Ukraine, saying it was further proof of Russia’s military involvement in the conflict. The […]