U.S. has seen "little effort" from Russia to bring the Wagner Group and foreign fighters from Syria into Ukraine: U.S. Central Command chief Frank McKenzie
U.S. has seen increased Russian bomber activity in Western Syria since the war in Ukraine began three weeks ago: U.S. Central Command chief Frank McKenzie
United States envoy to the Security Council: Moscow has a long and documented history of using chemical weapons
Downing Street says Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this morning and "reiterated his disgust at Russia's barbaric actions in Ukraine and his admiration for the steadfast resistance of the Ukrainian people in the face of tyranny"
Ukrainian President: We do not have the capabilities to confront Russia's missiles and aircraft
Broadcasting of Putin speech at "Rossiya 24" haas abruptly interrupted. Earlier footage on air
Putin speaking to pro-war rally in Moscow, no signs of de-escalation of previous rhetoric
White House confirms that President Biden's secure video call with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China convened at 9:03 AM EDT
2 year agoUkrainian military repelled 2 Russian attacks near Chernihiv
2 year agoUkrainian Barracks hit by Russian strikes in Mykolaiv
Latvian Foreign Ministry announces the expulsion of 3 employees of the Russian Embassy in coordination with Lithuania and Estonia
President Zelensky:Held regular talks with British PM @BorisJohnson. Informed about the heroic struggle of Ukrainian people against the Russian aggression. Grateful for the strong support, including in terms of security. We're committed to strengthen the anti-war coalition & ensure peace in Ukraine
Putin can be expected to brandish threats to use nuclear weapons against the West if stiff Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion continues, according to a new assessment by the Pentagon
2 year agoMeantime at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium, there is a sizable crowd gathered for a pro-government rally. Some Russian and foreign media say public-sector employees were forced to attend
Putin discussed with Russian Security council progress of war against Ukraine and international situation
European Parliament President: As of today, diplomatic and government staff of Russia and Belarus are banned from entering the premises of @Europarl_EN. There is no place in the House of Democracy for those who seek to destroy the democratic order
Mayor of Vinnytsia in central Ukraine: Our air defenses shot down 3 Russian missiles over the region
Japan has expanded its sanctions list of Russian individuals and organizations as Russian forces continue their attacks in Ukraine
Russian Ambassador to India: The current situation will not affect military cooperation between Russia and India
2 year agoOfcom: We have revoked RT's licence to broadcast in the UK with immediate effect. We do not consider RT to be fit and proper to hold a UK licence and cannot be satisfied that it can be a responsible broadcaster
Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy PM and head of @FIDE_chess, is being pushed out as president of the Skolkovo Foundation. He kicked up a fuss this week when he gave an interview to @MotherJones in which he criticized the Russian war in Ukraine
2 year agoMultiple Russian helicopters flying near Donetsk today
India buys 3 million barrels of Russian oil despite pressure to impose sanctions
Ukrainian Air Force: Russian forces targeted the vicinity of Lviv airport with six cruise missiles from a submarine in the Black Sea
Russian Strategic Bomber High Frequency Voice Net active on 4372 Kilohertz USB and 5833 Kilohertz USB 0256 UTC
A Chinese foreign ministry official met with Russia's ambassador to China on March 17 to exchange views on bilateral relations, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday
Kommersant confirmed Gavrilov resigned (his detention is yet to be confirmed)
2 year agoMeanwhile in Russia: military expert on state TV suggests the creation of a special fund to support Russian Armed Forces and the families of the dead and wounded. He proposes the funds should come out of the pockets of the richest "fat cats," identified through the Forbes list
2 year agoRussian troops in Rubizhne now
The Spanish Prime Minister @sanchezcastejon said in Bucharest that the economic effects of the war in Ukraine are severe
