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Kyiv faces potential onslaught as massive Russian column closes in on Ukraine’s capital
The 40-mile-long (64-kilometer) Russian military convoy made up of armored vehicles, tanks, towed artillery and other logistical vehicles has reached the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital, according to satellite images from Maxar Technologies. Maxar said it saw plumes of smoke rising from a number of homes and buildings near the roads where the convoy is traveling, …
The defiant soldiers of Snake Island are actually ‘alive and well,’ says Ukraine’s navy
The Ukrainian defenders of Snake Island — who were all feared dead after their defiant response to threats from a Russian warship — are actually “alive and well,” according to the Ukrainian Navy.Related video above: Russia’s attack on Ukraine slowed by fierce resistanceAll of the soldiers on the tiny island in the Black Sea were …
US sees Putin nuke threat as posturing
Russia has said it deployed extra personnel to its nuclear forces, upping the geopolitical stakes as its invasion of Ukraine entered its fifth day. But Western nations aren’t taking the bait, with President BidenJoe BidenBiden approval near record low amid economic frustration: poll Barr says Trump ‘lost his grip’ in forthcoming memoir Capitol Police to …
A free-for-all but no crippling cyberattacks in Ukraine war
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Russia has some of the best hackers in the world, but in the early days of the war in Ukraine, its ability to create mayhem through malware hasn’t had much of a noticeable impact. Instead, it’s Ukraine that’s marshalled sympathetic volunteer hackers in an unprecedented collective global effort to make the …
ICC prosecutor to open probe into possible war crimes in Ukraine
A International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor announced Monday that he will open an investigation into possible war crimes perpetrated by Russia in Ukraine. “I have reviewed the Office’s conclusions arising from the preliminary examination of the Situation in Ukraine, and have confirmed that there is a reasonable basis to proceed with opening an investigation,” said Karim …
Turkey warns countries not to pass warships through straits
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu attends a news conference with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib in Beirut, Lebanon November 16, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register ANKARA, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Turkey has warned both Black Sea and non-Black Sea countries not to pass warships through its …
World’s largest airplane reportedly destroyed in Ukraine – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
KYIV, Ukraine — The world’s largest plane was reportedly destroyed during fighting with Russian troops at the airport outside Kyiv where it was parked. >> Read more trending news The Antonov AN-225 “Mriya” — or “dream” in Ukrainian — was in a hangar when it was attacked by “Russian occupants,” according to CNN. The Ukroboronprom …
FIFA, UEFA suspend Russian teams from all international soccer competitions following invasion of Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russia from international football until further notice, the groups jointly announced Monday. The move comes after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that all Russian and Belarussian athletes be banned from international events following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and the UEFA …
