February 28, 2022
EU shuts airspace to Russian airlines, will buy Ukraine arms
The European Union announced major moves against the Russian government and businesses over the country's invasion. In a first, the EU will finance the purchase and delivery of weapons and other equipment to a country that is under attack, officials…
February 28, 2022
Barbados bracing for impact from Ukraine, Russia unrest
Prime MinisterMia Mottley says her administration will be taking measures to brace for the possible impact of the unrest in Ukraine and Russia. According to Mottley, the unrest could have I’m plications for the cost of fuel and food, the supply of…
February 28, 2022
Chelsea’s Russian owner ‘speaking with Ukraine’
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been asked by Ukraine to help support their attempts to reach a "peaceful resolution" with Russia. The Russian billionaire's spokesperson said Abramovich was contacted by Ukrainian officials and "has been trying to…
February 26, 2022
Who is not on the UK sanctions list in the Ukraine Invasions?
The UK government has announced more individuals and companies that it is sanctioning following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.But there are still several Russian individuals who have been sanctioned by the US or the EU but not by the UK.Their…
February 26, 2022
Russia restricts social media access
Russia has limited Twitter in parts of Russia, Twitter has confirmed. In a statement, the company said "We're aware that Twitter is being restricted for some people in Russia and are working to keep our services safe and accessible". On Friday…
February 24, 2022
Explosions heard in Kyiv following Putin’s announcement of “special military operation”
In a possible sign of a broader attack on the country, ABC News’ team on the ground in Ukraine heard explosions in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv mere minutes after Russian President Vladimir Putinannounced on state television the start of a “special…
February 22, 2022
Boris says that the will invasion of Ukraine wiukd echo around the world
The shock of any invasion of Ukraine by Russia would "echo around the world", Boris Johnson has told world leaders.He said we must be "unflinchingly honest" about the situation in Ukraine and should not "underestimate the gravity of this moment".In…
February 22, 2022
Putin orders troops into pro-Russian regions of eastern Ukraine
Kyiv and Lviv, Ukraine (CNN)Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into separatist-held parts of eastern Ukraine in what the Kremlin called a "peacekeeping" mission, just hours after he signed decrees recognizing the independence of the…
January 29, 2022
Top US General Mark Milley has said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be “horrific”
Gen Milley described the build-up of 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine's border as the largest since the Cold War. But US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said conflict could still be avoided through the use of diplomacy. Russia denies plans to…
January 27, 2022
Russia maybe ‘not serious’ about diplomacy on Ukraine but ball in its court: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking at the State Department on Wednesday, confirmed the U.S. had delivered a written response to Moscow security demands as Russia amassed troops on its borders with Ukraine. Russia had said it would not…