Russian invasion of Ukraine could be on scale ‘not seen in Europe since WWII’, UK armed forces head warns
A full Russian invasion of Ukraine would be on a scale “not seen in Europe since World War Two”, the new head of the armed forces has warned.
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December 8, 2021 Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin that US would launch ‘strong’ response if Russia invaded Ukraine
President Joe Biden has told Russian president Vladimir Putin that the US and its allies would respond with “strong economic and other measures” if Russia invaded Ukraine.
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WORLD
December 5, 2021 Russia planning military offensive in Ukraine, according to US intelligence officials
Russia is planning a military offensive against Ukraine, which could begin as soon as early 2022, according to United States intelligence officials.
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November 13, 2021 A build-up of Russian troops on Russia’s border with Ukraine has triggered concern among the UK, US and other Western allies about the potential of a military attack.
A British defence source said: “The anxiety is because we don’t know what’s going to happen. It is an unpredictable situation.”
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EUROPE
October 5, 2021 EU might consider military training mission for Ukraine
The EU is considering a training mission for Ukrainian officers due to the “ongoing military activities” of Russia as relations between Kyiv and Moscow remain tense.
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EUROPE
August 22, 2021 EU recognises Covid certificates from Turkey and Ukraine
The EU will recognise national Covid certificates from Turkey, Ukraine and North Macedonia from Friday, opening the way to easier travel for their residents, the European Commission said.
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WORLD
April 15, 2021 Russia ‘on doorstep of war’ with Ukraine after largest movement of troops in 50 years
Ukraine and Russia have long had an uneasy relationship after Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014. But, in recent weeks, violence between Russian-backed Crimean separatists and Ukrainian troops has broken out. Moscow has sent thousands of troops near the border.
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April 2, 2021 War fears as Russia’s ‘ongoing aggression’ poses ‘major threat’ amid tensions with Ukraine
There has been ongoing conflict between the two nations since Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Skirmishes have been taking place between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian separatists in Donbass.
