Russia’s Putin Says ‘We Don’t Want War in Europe’ But Doubts Remain
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday, “we don’t want war in Europe,” but doubts remained despite Moscow announcing a partial pullback of forces near Ukraine.
World News
Canada’s Trudeau Starts Quelling Protests
Canada’s prime minister imposed autocratic measures Monday to quell massive protests by truckers and others opposing his government’s COVID-19 restrictions.
Hungary Fears Refugee Influx From Ukraine
Hungary’s anti-migration prime minister warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine could send hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing across the border into his nation.
US moves embassy out of Kyiv amid ‘dramatic acceleration’ in Russian buildup
The United States said Monday it is relocating its embassy in Kyiv to the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, citing a “dramatic acceleration” in the buildup of Russian forces at the country’s border.
Putin ‘added military capability’ to Ukrainian border over weekend: Pentagon
Russian President Vladimir Putin added reinforcements to the troops deployed along the border despite diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the Pentagon.
Ukraine rattles world with national ‘Day of Unity’ on date Russia may invade
Ukraine caused a stir by decreeing a “Day of Unity” on the date media reports say Russia may invade the country.
Canada-to-US Ambassador Bridge reopens, as COVID mandate ‘Convoy’ protests in Ottawa swells
Canada’s Ambassador Bridge is open Monday after protesters taking a stand against COVID-19 mandates shut down the major passage to the United States for more than a week.
Nearly 360,000 protesters descend on Paris in convoy against vaccine mandates
Taking inspiration from Canada’s Freedom Convoy, French truckers and protesters have taken to the streets of Paris to protest vaccine mandates in a convoy that has already come into conflict with French authorities.
Ottawa mayor strikes deal with truckers: Move out of residential areas and he’ll will meet with them
The Ottawa mayor’s office on Sunday sealed a deal with protest organizers to relocate trucks parked in residential neighborhoods that have kept Canada’s capital city at a standstill for the past three weekends.
European Union health agency to investigate post-vaccine menstruation issues
The health agency of the European Union announced Friday that it will investigate reports of menstrual problems following the administration of some COVID-19 vaccines.
Pentagon orders another 3,000 U.S. troops to Poland
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Friday ordered another contingent of Army soldiers to Poland as the White House said Russia could mount an invasion of Ukraine at any moment.
US-Russia Conflict ‘Path To Armageddon’ Warns Russian Colonel
A leading Russian military expert warns that a conflict between Russia and the United States over Ukraine could escalate into nuclear warfare and be “the path to Armageddon.”
Biden, Putin In Talks To Prevent War
U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin were to speak Saturday to prevent a war that Washington fears could ignite any moment.
U.S. Orders Embassy In Ukraine To Evacuate Ahead Of Feared Russian Invasion
The U.S. State Department began evacuating staffers from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on Saturday, saying Moscow could imminently launch an invasion of Ukraine. The remarks came in a security update emailed to U.S. citizens in the country.
Canada’s PM Demands Stop To Anti-Vaccine Protests
A tense stand-off continued Thursday after Canada’s prime minister said ongoing mass protests by truckers against COVID-vaccine mandates must stop.
Britain Says Ukraine-Russia Crisis In “Most Dangerous Moment”
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Thursday that the Ukraine-Russia crisis is at its “most dangerous moment” while thousands of Russian troops engaged in sweeping maneuvers in Belarus near Ukraine. Johnson spoke after talks with the secretary-general of the NATO military alliance on his way to Poland.
U.S. State Department Issues New Advisory Urging Americans To Leave Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has issued a new advisory urging Americans in Ukraine to leave the country at the earliest possibility, strengthening earlier warnings that urged U.S. citizens to “consider” such action.
US deploys B-52 bombers to the UK
The U.S. Air Force deployed four B-52 Stratofortress nuclear bombers to the United Kingdom today.
NATO members heighten alarm over Russia invasion fears, send more troops east
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday the Ukraine crisis has grown into “the most dangerous moment” for Europe in decades, while his top diplomat held icy talks with her Moscow counterpart who said the Kremlin won’t accept lectures from the West.
Blockades by virus protest convoys banned in Paris, Brussels
Authorities in Paris and Belgium on Thursday banned road blockades threatened by groups organizing online against COVID-19 restrictions, in part inspired by protesters in Canada.