Macron, Biden discuss ‘diplomatic and deterrence efforts’
Biden and Macron agreed that the two sides will stay in close touch, including in consultation with EU partners and Ukraine….reports Asian Lite News
Ukraine standoff: More US troops in Eastern Europe
The 1,700 US soldiers sent to Poland on Sunday will operate in the country’s eastern-southern part, according to the Polish Defense Ministry….reports Asian Lite
Is Turkey punching beyond its weight by playing peacemaker?
Ukrainian academic and political analyst Valentin Yakushik cautions that the “real levers of solving the current geopolitical conflict around Ukraine are held in Washington.”
Ukraine escalation was in no one’s interest, Putin agrees with Johnson
During talk, Putin pointed to the “unwillingness” of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to formulate an adequate response to Russia’s security proposals…reports Asian Lite
Soldier kills 5 at Ukraine’s military plant
Four servicemen and one civilian woman were killed in the incident and five others were severely injured….reports Asian Lite News The police detained a
US troops on high alert over Ukraine tensions
“No decision has been made on deploying US forces, and that the troops on high alert include “additional brigade combat teams, logistics personnel, medical
Ukraine standoff: EU ready with contingency plan
EU has reaffirmed its full and unquestionable support to Ukraine and that any military aggression against Ukraine will have serious consequences and massive costs
UK pulls embassy staff out of Ukraine
The British Embassy will remain open and will continue to carry out essential work including providing consular assistance and support to British nationals in
US govt orders diplomats’ families to leave Ukraine
Washington has also authorised the “voluntary” departure of its embassy employees, adding to tensions between Russia and the West over concerns of a possible
Microsoft confirms ‘destructive’ malware attack on Ukrainian govt
As a result of the cyber-attack, the websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a number of other government agencies went down….reports Asian
