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Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

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  • Russia Preparing to Invade

    Russia Preparing to Invade
    According to Aljazeera, satellite imagery showed a new development of Russian troops on the border of Ukraine. Kyiv says that Moscow has mobilized 100,000 soldiers beside tanks and other military hardware.

  • Moscow Issuing List of Demands for Defusing Ukraine Tensions

    Moscow Issuing List of Demands for Defusing Ukraine Tensions
    As reported by BBC, Russia has demanded harsh limits on the activities of the US-led NATO military alliance in the countries of eastern Europe; including that NATO ceases all military activity in eastern Europe and Ukraine and that they never accept any former Soviet nations as members. The demands are unlikely to be met. Western fears Russia plans to invade its neighbor Ukraine.

  • Biden says US will Respond Decisively if Russia Invades Ukraine

    Biden says US will Respond Decisively if Russia Invades Ukraine
    According to Aljazeera, US President Joe Biden makes a commitment in a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russia's troop build-up tensions. The two leaders spoke on the phone to discuss preparations for a sequence of upcoming diplomatic meetings to address the situation.

  • NATO Allies Respond by Sending More Ships and Jets to Enhance Defense in Eastern Europe

    NATO Allies Respond by Sending More Ships and Jets to Enhance Defense in Eastern Europe
    NATO says that, NATO Allies are setting forces on standby and sending extra ships and fighter jets to NATO deployments in eastern Europe; reinforcing Allied deterrence as Russia continues building up its military in and around Ukraine.

  • US Delivers Written Response to Russia's Security Demands as Tensions Rise

    US Delivers Written Response to Russia's Security Demands as Tensions Rise
    As reported by Reuters, the United States said that it had set out a diplomatic path to address sweeping Russian demands as Moscow held security talks with Western countries and continues intensifying its military near Ukraine with new drills. Secretary of State Antony Blinken repeats US's commitment to upholding NATO's "open-door" policy while offering a "pragmatic evaluation" of the Kremlin's concerns.

  • Beijing Throws Political Weight Behind Moscow

    Beijing Throws Political Weight Behind Moscow
    As reported by SupChina, China's foreign minister told his US counterpart that Russia has "legitimate security concerns" in Ukraine and that it should be addressed and "taken seriously." Beijing affirmed its support for Vladimir Putin's government.

  • US and Russia Spar Over Ukraine Crisis at UN Security Council

    US and Russia Spar Over Ukraine Crisis at UN Security Council
    According to Aljazeera, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the council that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would threaten global security but Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya accused Washington and its allies for attracting more attention to it and drumming up the possible threat of war despite Moscow's repeated denials. Nebenzya said, "The discussions about a threat of war is provocative in and of itself. You are almost calling for this. You want it to happen."

  • US Officials Say that Russia Has in Place about 70% of Force it Needs For a Full-scale Invasion

    US Officials Say that Russia Has in Place about 70% of Force it Needs For a Full-scale Invasion
    Reuters says that, Russia has in place about 70% of the combat power it believes it would need for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is planning on sending more battalion tactical groups to the border with its neighbor, two US officials said. During the last two weeks, the number of battalion tactical groups in the border region has risen from 60 to 83 as of Friday; and 14 more are in the process of transporting.

  • French President Emmanuel Macron Meets Putin and Said That He Had Managed to Convince Him not to "Escalate" the Crisis Even Further

    French President Emmanuel Macron Meets Putin and Said That He Had Managed to Convince Him not to "Escalate" the Crisis Even Further
    France 24 says that, the French President said he had managed to convince Putin not to "escalate" the crisis around Ukraine since the West warns Moscow could be planning an invasion on it. The Kremlin however denies that Macron and Putin had made a deal on de-escalating the crisis and that Moscow and Paris can't be reaching any deals in the current situation.

  • The Russia-Ukraine Standoff is Getting Out of Hand

    The Russia-Ukraine Standoff is Getting Out of Hand
    According to The Moscow Times, high-stakes talks between Russia and the West have so far failed and had made no effect on de-escalating the tense standoff between the sides; the United States warns of a serious risk of a Russian offensive against Ukraine. Moscow has amassed some 140,000 troops close to the border with Ukraine and in annexed Crimea. Its announcement of surprise military exercises with neighboring country Belarus has fueled the tensions even further.

  • Biden and Putin Hold Talks via Video Conference

    Biden and Putin Hold Talks via Video Conference
    As stated by Aljazeera, Biden said a Russian invasion on Ukraine would cause "widespread human suffering", and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the entire crisis but is "equally prepared for other scenarios." While Putin complains in the call that the US and NATO have yet to respond satisfactorily to their demands that Ukraine be prohibited from joining the military alliance and that NATO pull back their forces from eastern Europe.

  • Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Begins

    Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Begins
    Global News reports that, Putin has ordered a 'peacekeeping operation' in eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions after addressing him recognizing Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states. The move is striking fears that Putin is pushing forwards in invading Ukraine, which could result in a military response from the West.

  • Ukraine Announces Nationwide State of Emergency as Russia Troops Build Near its Borders

    Ukraine Announces Nationwide State of Emergency as Russia Troops Build Near its Borders
    As reported by ABC News, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has said Russia has approved an offensive against Ukraine and that Russian President Putin have yet to reply to his invitation to hold talks. Ukraine has expanded it's state of emergency from just two eastern regions that were placed since 2014, to the entire nation; as the country braces for a possible large-scale military offensive from Russia.

  • Russia Launches a Full-scale Assault on Ukraine

    Russia Launches a Full-scale Assault on Ukraine
    According to CBS News, Russia has launched its invasion of Ukraine, attacking from three sides; the north, west and south. The Ukrainian government says dozens of troops have already been killed since the fighting began overnight and that more troops are engaging in combat on the outskirts of the capital. Russia has been attacking from all land, air and sea; these attacks are the biggest attacks since World War II.

  • The 'Senseless War' Forces One Million to Flee Ukraine

    The 'Senseless War' Forces One Million to Flee Ukraine
    As stated by the United Nations, as Russian forces press towards the capital, Kyiv, they say that more than 50,000 people have fled the country since the start of the invasion. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi says, "I have worked in refugee emergencies for almost 40 years, and rarely have I seen an exodus as rapid as this one." Unless there is an immediate end to the conflict, millions more are likely to be forced to flee too.

  • Ukraine Applies to Join EU

    Ukraine Applies to Join EU
    NPR says that, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has officially signed an application Ukraine's membership in the European Union; this is according to a post from his verified Facebook page. The deputy head of the president's office, Andrii Sybiha tweeted, "Zelenskyy has just signed a historical document - Ukraine's application for European Union membership." The prime minister of Ukraine and head of parliament also signed a joint statement, he added.

  • The UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Adopts a Resolution Demanding that Russia Immediately End its Military Operations in Ukraine

    The UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Adopts a Resolution Demanding that Russia Immediately End its Military Operations in Ukraine
    The United Nations report that, during the Assembly discussing about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a possible resolution for it; more than 90 countries sponsored the resolution, the resolution needed a two-thirds majority in the Assembly to be able to pass. However, five countries: Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea, Russia and Syria voted against the resolution while the remaining 35 countries abstained; neither voting for or against it.

  • [The Present] Nothing Indicates a Quick End to this Tragic War; Russia Continues Invading Ukraine Despite Resolution

    [The Present] Nothing Indicates a Quick End to this Tragic War; Russia Continues Invading Ukraine Despite Resolution
    According to Aljazeera, it seems as though President Vladimir Putin has no intentions at all to stopping this apocalyptic crisis. The Ukraine crisis worsens as Russia scale-up their attacks even more. Since the war broke loose, two million Ukrainians have fled the country, 650,000 are left without any electricity and 130,000 have no natural gas supplies. Citizens still left in the city have no hope of escape, water, food or electricity left due to the continuous bombardment.