The Russian government on Thursday warned of cyber attacks aimed at domestic critical infrastructure operators, as the country’s full-blown invasion of Ukraine enters the second day. In addition to cautioning of the “threat of an increase in the intensity of
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Putin declares war as explosions rock Ukraine capital of Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Wednesday night, ending weeks of diplomatic stalemate and plunging Eastern Europe into a nightmare of violence and bloodshed not seen since the darkest days of World War II. The Russian leader claimed Russia was
Ukraine President Warns Putin In Emotionally Powerful Speech
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin said rebels in eastern Ukraine asked Russia for military assistance Wednesday to help fend off Ukrainian “aggression,” an announcement that immediately fueled fears that Moscow was offering up a pretext for war, just as
Russia facing new sanctions after Putin recognizes breakaway regions
MOSCOW/DONETSK, Feb 22 – The United States and its European allies are poised to announce harsh new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin formally recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, escalating a security crisis on the continent. The Ukrainian
Global leaders condemn Putin moves — China urges ‘restraint’
European and other global leaders widely condemned Monday’s decisions by Russian President Vladimir Putin that have escalated the crisis in Ukraine — and China urged that “all parties concerned must exercise restraint.” “This is plainly in breach of international law,”
Biden to bar Americans from business with Ukraine rebels after Putin backing
The White House announced Monday that Americans will soon be barred from doing business in two separatist regions of eastern Ukraine recognized as independent by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin bemoaned the collapse of the Soviet Union as he recognized
Vladimir Putin ‘falls asleep’ at Beijing Olympics as Ukrainian team is introduced
Vladimir Putin’s not losing any sleep over the Ukraine conflict. The Russian president appeared to doze off during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics Friday as Ukraine’s national team marched through the stadium. The world leader was caught on
Omicron may be less dangerous, Biden draws line with Putin: 5 Things podcast
On today’s episode of the 5 Things podcast: Renters rights in the face of climate change and natural disasters Housing and Economy reporter Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy explains how they don’t have much protection. Plus, health reporter Elizabeth Weise updates us on omicron, opening