“We are not afraid of Russia” says Ukraine’s President on Day of Unity - BBC News

“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

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 says  “no plans” to invade Ukraine as more troops sent to border- BBC News

Russia says “no plans” to invade Ukraine as more troops sent to border- BBC News

“We have no plans to invade” – that was the message from Russia’s foreign minister after talks with the US about Russian intentions in Ukraine. His American counterpart said their discussions in Geneva had been “frank and substantive” – but…

“Russia will pay heavy price” if it invades Ukraine, warns President Biden - BBC News

“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…