Section: The United Kingdom
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...
Ukraine ‘slipping out of control’
The Ukraine crisis is “slipping out of control”, Germany’s foreign minister warns as EU leaders prepare to discuss new sanctions against Russia. …read more Source:...
Ukraine crisis: Britain wants Russia stripped of right to host World Cup 2018
Diplomats reveal David Cameron wants threat of new sanctions to persuade Russia to pull back from Ukraine …read more Source: The...
Ukraine crisis: Putin’s nuclear threats are a struggle for pride and status
ANALYSIS: The Russian President uses frightening language to bolster his support at home – but it’s a gamble he cannot lose …read more Source: The...
Russia’s stealth tactics outflanks West in Ukraine
Russia has followed a well-planned strategy of inflitration by stealth across a swathe of neighbouring Ukraine …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...
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...
Ukraine crisis: Putin says Russia is ‘ready to repel any aggression’ and compares Ukrainian Government to Nazis
Vladimir Putin has said Russia is “ready to repel any aggression” after comparing Ukraine’s military to the Nazi army. …read more Source: The...
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...
