On February 21 and 22, in response to escalating Russian aggression toward neighboring Ukraine, the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom announced initial sanctions targeting Russia and Russian-claimed regions within Ukraine; and threatened additional sanctions if Russia persists in its incursion into Ukraine. https://www.facebook.com/100078836973226/videos/348649327166195
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The Madness of Putin Part 5 – 20 Feb 22
Today, President Biden convened the National Security Council with regards to the crisis in Ukraine. This weekend, things escalated quickly as ceasefire agreements were broken and Russian-backed separatist groups began shelling Ukrainian urban areas. In other words, Russia started a war. On Friday, Biden said that he is “..now convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has… Continue reading The Madness of Putin Part 5 – 20 Feb 22
BBC News Special
Over the last two months tensions have risen between Russia and Ukraine. These tensions have escalated following Russia’s recognition of the independence of the separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine and on 24 February 2022, the Russian military began attacking Ukraine. https://vk.com/video677203037_456239422
Aug 2021. Belarus Activist found Dead
The head of a group helping people who have fled Belarus has been found dead near his home in neighbouring Ukraine. Vitaly Shishov’s body was found hanged in a park in Kyiv, a day after he failed to return from a jog. Police have opened a murder inquiry. Police said they were investigating whether he… Continue reading Aug 2021. Belarus Activist found Dead
Covid 19 Corruption in Ukraine
With police often turning a blind eye to breaches of lockdown restrictions, and a halting vaccine roll-out programme, Ukraine is heading for disaster. President Volodymyr Zelensky has very little time to save his faltering presidency. Almost exactly a year since Ukraine imposed its first Covid-19 lockdown, the capital Kyiv has once again been forced to… Continue reading Covid 19 Corruption in Ukraine