By pushing an “aid” convoy across the border without the consent of Ukrainian authorities, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Ukraine’s and the West’s bluff, Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer said. NATO harshly condemned the aid convoy’s unauthorized entry into Ukraine, and it said for the first time that...

Aug22

Tensions Rise as Russian Convoy Crosses Into Ukraine

Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 21:13 (EEST) Section: The Boston Globe (USA)

Almost as soon as the trucks began moving, accusations and warnings from both sides over the true nature of what Moscow calls an aid convoy, but Ukraine believes is a trojan horse being used to disguise an invasion of its territory. Ukraine government spokesman Valentyn Nalivaychenko says he’s in no doubt about Russia;’s intentions....

Aug22

Pentagon Strongly Condemns Russian Convoy’s Entrance Into Ukraine

Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 21:13 (EEST) Section: The Boston Globe (USA)

The Pentagon condemned on Friday (August 22) the movement of a Russian convoy across Ukraine’s border, calling it “a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby said the U.S. is very concerned by the movement and “any actions that Russian forces take...

Aug22

U.S. Urges Russia To Withdraw Convoy From Ukraine

Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 21:13 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) – The United States is very concerned about the movement of a Russian convoy into Ukraine in violation of its territorial integrity and is calling on Moscow to withdraw its equipment and personnel immediately, the Pentagon said on Friday. “This is a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial...

Aug22

Podcast: Russia’s Elusive New Normal

Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 20:20 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

Can Russia find a “new normal” in the wake of the Ukraine crisis? …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

Aug22

NATO criticizes Russian convoy sent into Ukraine

Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 20:20 (EEST) Section: The Bismarck Tribune

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO’s secretary general has condemned Russia for sending a “so-called humanitarian convoy” into eastern Ukraine without the consent of the Ukrainian government. …read more Source: The Bismarck...

Aug22

Russian Artillery Units Are Firing at Ukrainian Soldiers, NATO Says

Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 20:20 (EEST) Section: Time (USA)

MoreUkraine: Russia’s Aid Convoy Is a ‘Direct Invasion’Hollywood Stars Say Thanks But No Thanks to RussiaRussians Start Paying the Price for Putin’s Ukraine AdventureArtillery units being operated by Russian soldiers have crossed into Ukraine and are firing on Ukrainian forces, NATO said Friday. Russia has long been accused by...

Aug22

Serbia says it won’t impose sanctions on Russia

Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 20:20 (EEST) Section: Miami Herald (USA)

Despite pressure from the European Union, Serbia will not impose sanctions against Russia or curb its food exports to that country, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said Friday. …read more Source: Miami...

Aug22

UEFA will not recognise results of Crimean clubs in Russia

Friday, August 22 , 2014 - 20:20 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

Geneva (AFP) – European football’s governing body UEFA on Friday said that it would not recognise the results of any matches played by clubs from Crimea in competitions organised by the Russian Football Union (RFU).UEFA said that the decision to punish Crimean clubs playing in the Russian league had been made by its emergency panel...

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