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Ukraine Claims ‘Thousands’ of Russian Troops Invaded, Offers No Evidence

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Ukrainian officials are now claiming a Russian invasion of four to five thousand ground troops backed by columns of tanks and other armored vehicles, a dramatic escalation from yesterday’s claims of about 1,000 such troops. As with yesterday’s allegations, Ukraine is offering no evidence to back up the claims, and the reports coming out of the region suggest such a massive invasion... Read More

Vladimir Putin warns the West: Don’t mess with nuclear-armed Russia

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Russia's president, speaking at a pro-Kremlin youth camp at a lake near Moscow, said "it's best not to mess with us," adding "I want to remind you that Russia is one of the leading nuclear powers" Vladimir Putin raised the spectre of nuclear war with the West on Friday as he defied international condemnation over his decision to send thousands... Read More

As Putin raises the Ante the U.S. promises Cooperation with Ukraine

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Ukraine is facing a moment of historic challenge and historic opportunity. In the coming months, the Government of Ukraine will need to take steps to restore economic stability and to conduct free, fair, and inclusive presidential elections to allow the Ukrainian people to choose their own future. During Prime Minister Yatsenyuk's visit to Washington today, we discussed specific steps the... Read More