According to Erdogan’s leading advisor Ibrahim Kalin, the Kremlin’s demands of Kyiv appear to be similar to what have been previously asked – but also include “face-saving” elements” for the Russian side
According to widespread news reports, the Kremlin has raised Russia’s alert level of nuclear status getting the attention of U.S. and NATO allies
These war-hardened soldiers are expected to support the Russian armed forces as the Kremlin prepares to attempt to take Kyiv, where Ukrainian armed forces and civilian fighters are expected to fall back on guerrilla-style urban warfare to push back the invading force
"If such payments are not made, we will consider this a default on the part of buyers, with all the ensuing consequences. Nobody sells us anything for free, and we are not going to do charity either - that is, existing contracts will be stopped"
Although the Kremlin still denies any plan to attack its neighbor, the recognition of the rebel-held areas could pave the way for Moscow to send military forces into the two separatist regions
A high ranking official of the United Russia party said Moscow should nationalize the operations of Western companies withdrawing from the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The official said the move would prevent job losses and help retain the domestic production of goods
"An anger that I don’t know if you can say was provoked, but maybe facilitated," the Pope told the newspaper Corriere della Sera
Kellogg said former president "understands negotiations, because you want somebody in there who's willing to walk away"
The Main Directorate of Rapid Response will coordinate the Interior Ministry’s resources and agents if a state of emergency or counter-terrorism operation is declared in Russia