Neither Washington nor its allies harbor any intention of arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons, the US envoy to the UN has claimed at an emergency meeting of the Security Council, which was convened after Moscow recognized two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine. The ambassador argued that Kiev is not seeking …
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Beijing has expressed “concern” over how the situation is developing in Ukraine, as Russia announced its recognition of the Donetsk and Lugansk republics. Speaking to his US counterpart Antony Blinken in a phone call on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the latest changes were connected to the continued failure …
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A powerful explosion has rocked central Lugansk, in eastern Ukraine, late on Monday. The blast took place outside a building housing the office of the Joint Centre for Control and Coordination (JCCC) on the ceasefire and stabilization of the demarcation line in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR). Unverified footage circulating online shows a heavily damaged vehicle …
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Street celebrations broke out in breakaway republics, which Ukraine claims as its own territory, late on Monday after President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will “immediately recognize the Donetsk (DPR) and Lugansk (LPR) People’s Republics.” Footage from the scene shows fireworks lighting up the skies above Donetsk, which has been the …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned Russia’s decision to recognize two separatist republics in the eastern Donbass region, calling the move a violation of his country’s sovereignty. Speaking during a televised address on Tuesday morning, Zelensky accused Moscow of undermining diplomatic efforts to resolve fighting with separatists in the Donbass, …
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France on Monday condemned Russia’s decision to recognize “separatist regions in eastern Ukraine” as a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty. President Emmanuel Macron has called for an emergency session of the UN Security Council and EU sanctions in response. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement recognizing the republics of Donetsk and Lugansk …
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A Florida bill barring educators from discussing topics related to sexual orientation and gender identity has gained an amendment that would require school staff like teachers or counselors to inform parents within six weeks of their child’s sexual orientation if they learn a student is not straight. The bill has …
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The United Nations is “greatly concerned” about Russia’s decision to grant recognition to the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics in eastern Ukraine, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, deeming the move a violation of Kiev’s sovereignty. Speaking soon after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would give “immediate” recognition to the pair …
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Moscow’s decision to recognize two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine’s Donbass region has triggered emergency consultations between Kiev and its most powerful allies, as well as retaliatory measures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he had discussed “the events of the last hours” with US President Joe Biden …
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The US State Department is again evacuating its Ukraine embassy staff, this time moving them across the border to Poland on concerns that Russia will launch an attack on Kiev, Bloomberg News reported. The latest move comes one week after Washington relocated its embassy operations to Lviv from Kiev, citing …
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