Tag: Ukraine

Monday, January 31st 2022 - 21:50 UTC
UN Security Council adjourns meeting but Russia only backed by China

US President Joseph Biden Monday dubbed the meeting held by the United Nations Security Council to discuss the Ukraine crisis, although no specific decision has been reached.
Tuesday, January 25th 2022 - 20:57 UTC
Johnson warns Russian mothers their sons will not return if Putin attacks Ukraine

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tuesday launched a warning to Russian mothers, saying that their sons were not likely to return home if President Vladimir Putin chose to invade Ukraine, as tensions in the region escalate.
Monday, January 24th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
US military supplies arrive in Ukraine, embassy ready for evacuation

The United States Embassy in Kiev has confirmed the arrival of military supplies sent by Washington to the Ukrainian capital while preparations were also under way to leave the diplomatic mission at the earliest, in case military tensions with Russia escalate.
Tuesday, January 18th 2022 - 20:37 UTC
COVID-19 and military unrest drive price of Brent crude up

The international price of Brent crude Tuesday rose by 1.6% to nearly US $ 88 per barrel, its highest mark since late 2014, amid numerous problems regarding supply due to both the COVID-19 pandemic and also warlike episodes in the Middle East, it was reported.
Tuesday, January 18th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Putin's false flag operation in Ukraine and the Cuba and Venezuela cards

By Gwynne Dyer (*) – After a week of intense discussions about “security” between Russia and the NATO countries, this is the week when the Western allies will send their written replies to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Various pundits, some of whom have actually been to Russia, warn us that there will be “War in Europe” if Putin's demands are not met.
Tuesday, December 28th 2021 - 20:15 UTC
Talks over Ukraine crisis to start Jan. 10 in Europe

High-ranking officials from the United States and Russia are to meet in Geneva on Jan. 10 for talks regarding tensions over Ukraine, it was announced. Russia and NATO were also likely to convene on Jan. 12 in Brussels with a broader meeting set for Jan. 13 involving the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which includes the US and its NATO allies, as well as Russia, Ukraine, and other ex-Soviet states.
Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 07:46 UTC
Ukraine born US tallest man, 2.35 meters, dies at age 38

The tallest man in the United States, 2 meters 35 centimetres has died of heart failure, his family reported on Facebook. Originally from Ukraine, Igor Voykoyinsky, 38, was living in the city of Rochester, Minnesota, famous for its medical schools and medical facilities.
Monday, August 23rd 2021 - 12:13 UTC
RRS James Clark Ross has been sold to the Ukrainian Antarctic Scientific Center

This is the second time that a UK research asset has transferred to Ukrainian research colleagues – the first being the transfer in 1996 of the former Faraday station that is now known as Vernadsky.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 09:23 UTC
Sea Breeze military exercises with 32 countries in the Black Sea; Russia describes them as a “provocation”

A total of 32 countries began conducting military exercises in the Black Sea Monday, despite sharp criticism from Russia. The US and Ukraine are leading the “Sea Breeze” drills. They are scheduled to last for two weeks, according to the US military.
Thursday, June 11th 2020 - 07:55 UTC
Argentine couple finally collects their child in Kiev born to a surrogate Ukrainian mother

For parents Jose Perez and Flavia Lavorino, the wait is finally over. On Wednesday, the couple from Buenos Aires met their baby son Manu for the first time, 71 days after he was born to a surrogate mother 12,875km away in Ukraine.