Russian Forces Capture Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Says Ukrainian PM
The Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the exclusion zone around it has been captured by Russian forces, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on February 24.
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Iran says progress made to reach new Iranian nuclear agreement
Iran announced Wednesday that there has been progress in the multinational talks on renewing the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA) Iran nuclear deal, and that negotiations had reached a “critical” stage, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. This sentiment has been echoed by the US, France and Germany, which are key parties to the talks.
‘Russia Launches Full-Scale Invasion Into Ukraine’
Europe’s largest war since World War Two appeared to be underway Thursday, with Ukraine saying Russia had launched a full-scale invasion.
‘Christians Suffering In East Ukraine As Russian Forces Move In’
With Russian forces entering eastern Ukraine, there is mounting concern about the plight of devoted Christians worshipping outside the Moscow-backed Orthodox Church.
Ukraine’s Emotional President Says Europe War Nears
The emotional Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the Kremlin has approved the movement of nearly 200,000 forces into his nation for Europe’s most significant military conflict since World War Two.
Ukraine Declares State Of Emergency; Citizens Should Leave Russia
Ukraine declared a state of emergency for 30 days and said Ukrainians should leave Russia immediately.
Dozens of Jewish immigrants arrive in Israel from Ukraine
Almost 100 Jewish Ukrainian new immigrants arrived in Israel on Sunday, as Russia stood poised to invade Ukraine in what would be a catastrophic war, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Although the new arrivals had been scheduled to immigrate prior to the current Russian threat to Ukraine, the Israeli government stated on Sunday that Ukrainian Jews will always have a home in Israel.
US President Imposes Sanctions On Russia As Troops Enter Eastern Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden announced new economic sanctions against Russia Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin moved troops into two pro-Moscow separatist areas of eastern Ukraine.
Russian Troops Entering Ukraine As President Putin Claims All Ukraine
Witnesses say tanks and other military hardware are moving through Ukraine’s separatist-controlled city of Donetsk after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two breakaway regions and laid claim to all of Ukraine.
Israel said worried US sanctions on Russia could affect Syria operations
Israeli officials are worried that the imposition of US sanctions against Russia in response to a possible invasion of Ukraine could harm Israel’s security interests in Syria, according to a report Monday.
Pluto Return Marking Rise And Fall of US?
Biblical conscious Americans may be forgiven for looking for signs in the stars these days as the United States is experiencing a cosmic rebirth.
Russian President Orders Troops Into Ukraine Breakaway Regions; Invasion Beginning
A Russian invasion into neighboring Ukraine was underway Monday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering troops to enter the country’s east to “maintain peace.”
Europe Edging To War As Russia Recognizes East Ukraine Breakaway Regions
Europe was edging closer to war on Monday after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two separate eastern Ukraine regions and called the U.S.-led NATO military alliance an “existential threat to Russia.”
‘US, Russia Presidents To Meet Over Invasion Fears’
The United States and Russian presidents tentatively agreed to meet to prevent a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. But sustained shelling in the east and Moscow’s move to recognize two rebel-controlled republics raised doubts about when and if the meeting would occur.
‘Russia Prepares Europe’s Biggest War Since 1945’
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that Europe is heading towards its most significant armed conflict since the end of World War Two. He made the comments as the West fears for an imminent full-scale Russian invasion into Ukraine, where a flare-up of fighting has been seen between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists.
Putin Oversees Nuclear Drills, US Says Russian Forces ‘Poised to Strike’ Ukraine
Russia’s strategic nuclear forces held exercises overseen by President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, and Washington accused Russian troops massed near Ukraine‘s border of advancing and being “poised to strike.”
Russia Extends Troop Deployment in Belarus Indefinitely Amid Stepped Up Fighting in Eastern Ukraine
Russia will extend its military deployment in Belarus indefinitely in response to renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine, the Belarusian Defense Ministry announced on Sunday – the day the joint maneuvers were supposedly to have ended.
USAF Sends F-35s, B-52s, F-15s to Europe as NATO Ministers Opt for More Deterrence
The U.S. Air Force sent F-35 fighters to Germany days after a B-52 Bomber Task Force arrived in England to reassure Allies amid increasing tensions in Eastern Europe. The deployments come as defense ministers from across the NATO alliance decided Feb. 16 to further strengthen deterrence and defense in response to Russia’s aggression on the Ukraine border.
Separatists Announce Mobilization Amid Fears Of Russian Invasion
Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine have ordered a total military mobilization amid mounting violence in the war-torn region.
US: ‘Up To 190,000 Russian Troops In, Near Ukraine’
The United States says Russia has likely amassed as many as 190,000 troops near and in Ukraine, suggesting a full-scale invasion remains possible.