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Putin raises the stakes in Ukraine
Russian incursion demands a tough western response since it represents a serious danger for European security and the global order …read more Source: Financial...
Mariupol digs in and waits for Russians
Few dozen Ukrainian soldiers armed with machine guns and backed by a handful of armoured personnel carriers seemed a paltry force to withstand the expected attack …read more Source: Financial...
The Guardian view on new Russian incursions into Ukraine | Editorial
Lies and deception have characterised Russias intervention in Ukraine but the new incursions are less deniableListening to Vladimir Putin, at a press conference earlier this year, solemnly deny that Russian troops had occupied parts of Crimea, the novelist Andrey Kurkov noted tersely in his diary: He lies easily, uses humour. From the beginning...
New Russia, old dreams
President Putin’s statement to the Ukrainian rebels, posted online by the Kremlin early yesterday, attracted attention not just for what… …read more Source: The...
West to step up response to Russia’s ‘violation’ of Ukraine
European Union leaders are expected to move towards deeper economic sanctions against Moscow today, acting on mounting evidence of what the Nato chief has called a “blatant violation” of Ukrainian territory by Russian soldiers. …read more Source: The...
Merkel to push for further penalties on Russia
Germany ready to support extension of sanctions at the summit in Brussels after Nato reported more than 1,000 Russian troops operating inside Ukraine …read more Source: Financial...
Nato tells Russia to halt ‘illegal’ actions in Ukraine
Nato urges Russia to cease military actions as Ukraine PM Arseniy Yatsenyuk says Ukraine will move to apply for Nato membership …read more Source: The...
Rouble tumbles as Ukraine tension grows
Geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine are affecting the rouble, which has depreciated 13% against the dollar since the start of the year …read more Source: Financial...
Grieving Russians begin to question war
Moscow denies sending troops into Ukraine and Putin’s popularity remains high, but a minority of Russians suspect they are not being told the truth …read more Source: Financial...
Nato faces critical test of credibility
Summit agenda ranges from red lines for Russia to defence expenditure, but don’t expect too muchLeaders of the world’s most powerful military alliance will be severely tested at next week’s Nato summit in Wales.Nato troops are being brought home from Afghanistan after nearly a decade fighting a war they could not win. Defence...
