“We are not afraid of Russia” says Ukraine’s President on Day of Unity – BBC News
Ukraine’s government has been holding what it calls a “Day of Unity” in response to fears of a Russian invasion. The US and Nato have disputed Russia’s claims that it’s been withdrawing some of its forces. Western intelligence estimates, suggest…
8,500 US troops “on high alert” as Ukraine invasion fears grow – BBC News
The Pentagon has said around 8,500 combat-ready US troops are on high alert to deploy at short notice amid rising tension over Ukraine. However it made clear there are no plans to send forces to the country itself. Russia has…
“Russia will pay heavy price” if it invades Ukraine, warns President Biden – BBC News
The US President Joe Biden has warned that Russia will pay a heavy price if it invades Ukraine. The President made the statement after earlier suggesting that the NATO alliance might respond less robustly to what he called “a minor…