March 24, 2014
NATO mobilises after Russia prepares ‘incredible force’ on Ukrainian border
Nato commander calls for allies to mobilise after Russia prepares ‘incredible force’ on Ukrainian border
Nato’s top military commander has warned that Russia is building an “incredible force” on its border with Ukraine, and said the time has come for Western allies to move its own troops to the east. There are growing fears that President Vladimir Putin may be preparing to follow up the annexation of Crimea with a move into Moldova’s mainly Russian-speaking separatist Transdniestria.
Nato’s top military commander has warned that Russia is building an “incredible force” on its border with Ukraine, and said the time has come for Western allies to move its own troops to the east. There are growing fears that President Vladimir Putin may be preparing to follow up the annexation of Crimea with a move into Moldova’s mainly Russian-speaking separatist Transdniestria.
Vladimir Putin Vows to Defend Christianity Worldwide
The representative of the Russian Orthodox Church has told Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin this week of the urgent situation Christians are facing around the world in persecution hot spots, and has asked him to use his power to aid their situations. RT online reported that Metropolitan Hilarion, foreign relation chief of the Russian Orthodox Church presented evidence and statistics that stated, “Every five minutes one Christian was dying for his or her faith in some part of the word.”
The representative of the Russian Orthodox Church has told Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin this week of the urgent situation Christians are facing around the world in persecution hot spots, and has asked him to use his power to aid their situations. RT online reported that Metropolitan Hilarion, foreign relation chief of the Russian Orthodox Church presented evidence and statistics that stated, “Every five minutes one Christian was dying for his or her faith in some part of the word.”
Russia Raises Gas Price For Ukraine, Demanding $11 Billion In Back Payments
Russia is set to charge Ukraine $500 for 1,000 cubic metres of natural gas, reported the New York Times on Sunday, $100 more than what it was already charging and nearly a third higher than what Russia’s gas company, Gazprom, charges clients elsewhere.
Russia is set to charge Ukraine $500 for 1,000 cubic metres of natural gas, reported the New York Times on Sunday, $100 more than what it was already charging and nearly a third higher than what Russia’s gas company, Gazprom, charges clients elsewhere.
Putin ally suggests U.S. sanctions on his bank have backfired
An ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin who heads a bank that was hit by U.S. sanctions over the Crimea crisis suggested on Sunday the move had backfired by helping him win new clients.
An ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin who heads a bank that was hit by U.S. sanctions over the Crimea crisis suggested on Sunday the move had backfired by helping him win new clients.
Nato warns of Russian army build-up on Ukraine border
Nato’s military commander in Europe has issued a warning about the build-up of Russian forces on Ukraine’s border. Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen Philip Breedlove said Nato was in particular concerned about the threat to Moldova’s Trans-Dniester region.
Nato’s military commander in Europe has issued a warning about the build-up of Russian forces on Ukraine’s border. Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen Philip Breedlove said Nato was in particular concerned about the threat to Moldova’s Trans-Dniester region.
The Ukraine Crisis and Vladimir Putin: A New Financial System Free from Wall Street and the City of London?
The Ukrainian crisis? It is basically the opposite of what the media and politicians keep repeating both in the US and Europe. They say that the so-called International community have isolated Russia and Vladimir Putin. In fact it is the real sponsors of the coup d’état and the violence in Ukraine who are isolated not only morally but also strategically.
The Ukrainian crisis? It is basically the opposite of what the media and politicians keep repeating both in the US and Europe. They say that the so-called International community have isolated Russia and Vladimir Putin. In fact it is the real sponsors of the coup d’état and the violence in Ukraine who are isolated not only morally but also strategically.
Ukraine fears Russia ‘ready to attack’
Ukraine’s Western-backed leaders voiced fears on Sunday of an imminent Russian invasion of the eastern industrial heartland following the fall of their last airbase in Crimea to defiant Kremlin troops.
Ukraine’s Western-backed leaders voiced fears on Sunday of an imminent Russian invasion of the eastern industrial heartland following the fall of their last airbase in Crimea to defiant Kremlin troops.
Turkey downs Syria military jet ‘in airspace violation’
Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says its armed forces have shot down a Syrian military jet which had violated its airspace. He warned such action by Syria merited a “heavy response”. But Syria accused Turkey of “blatant aggression”, saying the plane had been over Syrian territory at the time.
Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says its armed forces have shot down a Syrian military jet which had violated its airspace. He warned such action by Syria merited a “heavy response”. But Syria accused Turkey of “blatant aggression”, saying the plane had been over Syrian territory at the time.
William Hague: Russia faces ‘isolation’ over Ukraine
William Hague has warned Russia that it faces long-term “isolation and stagnation” over the crisis in Ukraine. The foreign secretary said it was time to consider a “new state of relations” different to that of the past 20 years. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, he said the UK and its European allies would not “run scared”.
William Hague has warned Russia that it faces long-term “isolation and stagnation” over the crisis in Ukraine. The foreign secretary said it was time to consider a “new state of relations” different to that of the past 20 years. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, he said the UK and its European allies would not “run scared”.
Ukraine crisis: Russia dismisses EU Crimea sanctions
Moscow has described further EU sanctions against prominent Russians over its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine as “detached from reality”. The foreign ministry said Russia reserved the right to an “appropriate response” after Brussels expanded its black list from 21 to 33 names. Those on the list, who include close allies of President Vladimir Putin, face asset freezes and travel bans.
Moscow has described further EU sanctions against prominent Russians over its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine as “detached from reality”. The foreign ministry said Russia reserved the right to an “appropriate response” after Brussels expanded its black list from 21 to 33 names. Those on the list, who include close allies of President Vladimir Putin, face asset freezes and travel bans.
Ukraine signs EU trade pact as Russia finalizes Crimea annexation
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk signed the political elements of a trade pact with the European Union on Friday, even as Russian lawmakers finalized annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea region.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk signed the political elements of a trade pact with the European Union on Friday, even as Russian lawmakers finalized annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea region.
Russia imposes own sanctions after U.S. “hostile thrust”
Russia imposed retaliatory sanctions on nine U.S. officials and lawmakers on Thursday as tension over Moscow’s annexation of Crimea mounted, warning the West it would hit back over “every hostile thrust.” President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said the U.S. sanctions imposed this week were unacceptable and that the Kremlin would act on the principle of reciprocity.
Russia imposed retaliatory sanctions on nine U.S. officials and lawmakers on Thursday as tension over Moscow’s annexation of Crimea mounted, warning the West it would hit back over “every hostile thrust.” President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said the U.S. sanctions imposed this week were unacceptable and that the Kremlin would act on the principle of reciprocity.
EU leaders agree new Russia sanctions
EU leaders have reacted to Russia’s annexation of Crimea by blacklisting 12 new names and by agreeing to send EU peace monitors if need be. “We have 12 names and I can assure you that some of them are really high-ranking,” EU Council chief Herman Van Rompuy told press after a summit in Brussels on Thursday (20 March).
EU leaders have reacted to Russia’s annexation of Crimea by blacklisting 12 new names and by agreeing to send EU peace monitors if need be. “We have 12 names and I can assure you that some of them are really high-ranking,” EU Council chief Herman Van Rompuy told press after a summit in Brussels on Thursday (20 March).
Putin Grateful To China, India For “Support” Over Crimea
While the most vocal mouthpieces of the western world’s nations are loudly condemning Vladimir Putin’s actions in Crimea – despite Ukraine itself suggesting he can keep it for a price – it appears the rest of the world is less voracious in its condemnation. As Putin noted this morning “we are grateful to all those who understood our actions in Crimea,” Putin said. “We are grateful to the people of China, whose leadership sees the situation in Crimea in all its historical and political integrity. We highly appreciate India’s restraint and objectivity.”
While the most vocal mouthpieces of the western world’s nations are loudly condemning Vladimir Putin’s actions in Crimea – despite Ukraine itself suggesting he can keep it for a price – it appears the rest of the world is less voracious in its condemnation. As Putin noted this morning “we are grateful to all those who understood our actions in Crimea,” Putin said. “We are grateful to the people of China, whose leadership sees the situation in Crimea in all its historical and political integrity. We highly appreciate India’s restraint and objectivity.”
Obama, Putin on brink of breaking point
Richard Fontaine, president of the Center for a New American Security, said the Obama-Putin dispute “had the potential to end very badly.” “I don’t think this means war, but this could spell the beginning of a long period of extreme diplomatic alienation between the West and Russia,” he was quoted as saying. The war of words escalated between Putin and Obama after Crimeans voted in a referendum on Sunday to secede from Ukraine and join Russia.
Charles Krauthammer: Obama Is Being Ridiculed By Russians
“[Obama is] being ridiculed by Russians, especially, because the statement and the policy are ridiculous,” Krauthammer said. He was speaking of President Obama’s statement yesterday that sanctions will be levied against certain high-profile Eastern Europeans who supported Russian President Vladimir Putin’s incursion into the Crimean peninsula. “He doesn’t have a lot of cards,” he continued, “but he has some cards. And if he thinks that sanctioning seven Russians, out of a population of what? 150 million? is a sanction, he’s living in a different world.”