Agencies

Washington: The recognition of the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics (LPR, DPR) by Russian President Vladimir Putin is an indication that he intends to take further action in the east of Ukraine, former Virginia State Senator Richard Black told...

Moscow: Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that for Russia, Ukraine is not just a neighboring country, but part of its history, drawing attention to the communist origins of the Ukrainian statehood."I will stress it once again...

London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said that Russia´s decision to recognize the independence of the people's republics of Donetsk and Luhansk (DPR and LPR) is “plainly in breach of international law,” adding that London will be...

Brussels: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned Russia's recognition of the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk (DPR and LPR) announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier on Monday."I condemn Russia's recognition of Donetsk/Luhansk in Ukraine. It erodes efforts...

New York: Russian ambassador has defended President Vladimir Putin's move to deploy troops at Ukraine's separatist areas and said Moscow does not intend for a "new bloodbath in Donbas".Speaking at the UNSC meet on Monday, Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya...

Moscow: Russia on Monday said that its forces destroyed two Ukrainian combat vehicles that violated the Russian state border on Monday.At about 6 am Moscow time (0300 GMT) in the border area of Russia's Rostov region, Federal Security...

Moscow: The United States easily refuses any agreements and any documents that it signed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said."There are no guarantees at all, because the United States easily refuses any agreements, any documents that it signs. But...

Canberra: Australia is awaiting a response from China on the recent incident involving a Chinese vessel pointing a military grade laser at an Australian surveillance aircraft, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday.According to the Australian Department...

Washington: The defense readiness condition (Defcon) of the US armed forces has reached level 3 as Russia continues to amass troops on the Ukrainian border, among other factors, the Defcon Level Warning System, a private organization monitoring military readiness...

Tokyo: Strong winds and heavy snow hit the Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido, causing the cancellation of 683 train runs, as well as 136 flights, media reported on Monday.Flights, arriving at and departing from the New Chitose Airport, as...