Ukraine
Russian President Putin launches special military campaign in Donbass
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Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a special military campaign in the Donbass region, Ukraine. The speech was given early in the morning in Russia, taking place at the same time as the United Nations Security Council is holding an urgent meeting on Russia-Ukraine tensions.
Chinese analysts say Russia is overwhelming the resistance to Western sanctions
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Russia could endure Western sanctions due to years of preparation, according to Chinese analysts.
Donetsk and Lugansk ratify treaty with Russia
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The breakaway regions of Donetsk and Lugansk have ratified a friendship and mutual assistance treaty with Russia, officially opening the door to receive military and financial support.
Gold and oil prices "move forward" after the latest tensions between Russia and Ukraine
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Gold and oil prices immediately increased while Bitcoin plummeted after Russia's recognition of the independence of the two union countries in eastern Ukraine.
Donetsk and Lugansk celebrate after Russia recognizes independence
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The announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the independence of the two regions of Donetsk and Lugansk regions in eastern Ukraine has been celebrated across Donbass.
The most notable detail in the draft Russia- Donbass treaty
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The agreements between Russia and Donetsk and Lugansk in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine include military cooperation.
World leaders react when Russia recognizes the state of East Ukraine
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Western powers quickly reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin's February 21 decision to recognize the independence of the two self-proclaimed regions in eastern Ukraine, condemn Russia and call for sanctions.
Russia imports US$5 billion in foreign currency amid Ukraine tensions
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Russian banks imported annual foreign currency worth US$5 billion in December, up from US$2.65 billion a year earlier.
Russian-French President agrees on solutions for Ukraine
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Russia and France will hold a meeting in the coming hours with the aim of reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Ukraine warns of possible re-ownership of nuclear weapons
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that he could abandon his commitment to become a non-nuclear state and reverse the decision to abandon nuclear weapons after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Overview of the exchange between Russia, the US and NATO on security
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Russia has highlighted the situation in Ukraine, US nuclear weapons in Europe, NATO violating treaties, and a law-based stance after Moscow's security proposal was rejected.
Ukraine and Donbass accuse each other of arson
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Information about Ukraine and Donbass accusing each other of arson was released after Russia declared that the risk of conflict in eastern Ukraine was still high.
Russia withdraws troops and weapons from Crimea
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Russia withdraws troops, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and other weapons from Crimea after the exercise.
Mr. Biden reacts to Russia's withdrawal of troops from the Ukrainian border
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US President Joe Biden believes that the Russian army will continue to "surprise Ukraine" even as Russia withdraws from Belarus.
US helicopter Welcomes Mysterious Passengers at Ukraine- Poland Border
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The US military's Blackhawk helicopter is said to have landed at the Ukraine-Poland border to pick up a mysterious passenger from the black SUV.