Dhe Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the deployment of troops to eastern Ukraine. The units are to ensure peace in the “Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics”, which Moscow now recognizes as independent states, according to a decree signed by the Kremlin chief late Monday evening in Moscow. It was initially unclear when soldiers would … Read more
FFor a moment it looked like a step forward could be made this Friday in Geneva, albeit a small one. It was here that Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin symbolically shook hands for the first time in June. The international marathon of talks on the Ukraine crisis began here eleven days ago with a meeting … Read more
Dhe American President Joe Biden has caused irritation with statements about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Democrat appeared to hint at a White House news conference on Wednesday that threatened NATO sanctions could depend on the extent of a potential Russian invasion. “It’s one thing if it’s a minor intrusion,” Biden said. “But … Read more