EU plans 'harsh' sanctions package against Russia
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 08:52
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
The European Union is planning the “strongest, the harshest package” of sanctions it has ever considered at an emergency Thursday, as the Russian military attacked Ukraine. European...
Updated (2): Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe 'shattered'
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 05:47
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee. Ukraine's government said Russian...
'Thugs and bullies': Nations sanction Russia over Ukraine
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 13:29
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
World leaders sought Wednesday to back up their tough words over Russia's aggression against Ukraine, announcing financial sanctions, trade and travel bans and other measures meant to pressure...
Europe braces for further strife as Ukraine crisis escalates
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 11:35
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Europe braced for further confrontation Wednesday and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia after tensions escalated dramatically when Russia's leader got the OK to use military force...
UK to sanction Russian banks, individuals
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 14:16
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Britain is slapping sanctions on five Russian banks and three wealthy individuals over Russia’s latest military moves on Ukraine. Johnson told lawmakers...
Russia recognizes Ukraine-held areas as part of rebel areas
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 12:43
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Russia announced Tuesday that its recognition of independence for areas in eastern Ukraine extends to territory currently held by Ukrainian forces — further raising the stakes amid Western fears...
Boris Johnson scraps remaining Covid restrictions in England
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 06:52
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged...
War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 06:46
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent Monday, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern...