Putin Explains Why Russia Invaded Ukraine

  Vladimir Putin: Dear citizens of Russia! Dear friends! Today, I again consider it necessary to return to the tragic events taking place in the Donbass and the key issues of ensuring the security of Russia itself. Let me start with what I said in my address of February 21 this year. We are talking

Poland Opens borders for Ukrainian Refugees (video)

Ukrainians fleeing a Russian invasion have started trickling into Poland, with dozens arriving at the normally quiet Medyka crossing on Thursday, some carrying luggage and accompanied by children. Officials in European Union countries bordering Ukraine, including Romania and Slovakia, said there was no big influx of refugees for now, but local media and witnesses said

Nigerian Government To Evacuate Citizens In Ukraine As War Escalates

The Nigerian Government has announced intentions to evacuate its citizens in Ukraine following an invasion by Russia, POLITICS NIGERIA has learned. The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning for special flight operation to evacuate her citizens from Ukraine in view of the escalating tension between that country and Russia. Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama

Japan Sanctions Russia, Separatists Over Ukraine

Japan said Wednesday it will impose sanctions on Russia and individuals linked to Ukrainian regions controlled by pro-Kremlin separatists, after Moscow ordered troops into the rebel “republics”. The decision follows similar measures by the United States, Britain and the European Union. Japan strongly condemns Russia’s actions “that infringe on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, violating