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This situation between Russia and Ukraine is escalating almost on a daily basis, and something to definitely keep an eye on in the coming days / weeks. The U.S. and other countries, including NATO, are pledging support for Ukraine, and both are threatening to bring nukes into play. Could be nothing more than a bluff, but still provocative.
U.S. imposes wide array of sanctions on Russia for ‘malign’ actions
U.S. imposes wide array of sanctions on Russia for ‘malign’ actions | Reuters
"The United States on Thursday imposed a broad array of sanctions on Russia, including curbs to its sovereign debt market, to punish it for interfering in last year's U.S. election, cyber-hacking, bullying Ukraine and other alleged "malign" actions."
Low-to-medium risk of Russian invasion of Ukraine in next few weeks -US general
Low-to-medium risk of Russian invasion of Ukraine in next few weeks -US general | Reuters
"There is a "low to medium" risk that Russia will invade Ukraine over the next few weeks, the top U.S. general in Europe said on Thursday, in the first such military assessment amid mounting concern about Russian troop movements toward Ukraine's borders."
UK summons Russian ambassador over 'malign behaviour' and Ukraine
UK summons Russian ambassador over 'malign behaviour' and Ukraine | Reuters
"Britain's foreign ministry said it summoned Russia's ambassador on Thursday to express its concern about "malign behaviour" by the Russian state and show London's support for actions announced earlier in the day by U.S. President Joe Biden."
Biden declares Russia threat 'national emergency,' lobs sanctions; 10 diplomats booted over election meddling
Biden declares Russia threat 'national emergency,' lobs sanctions; 10 diplomats booted over election meddling | Fox News
"President Biden on Thursday signed an executive order declaring a "national emergency" over the threat from Russia, as his administration slapped new sanctions on the country."
Iran too is being very provocative in recent days, especially towards Israel.
European powers warn Iran over ‘dangerous’ uranium enrichment move
European powers warn Iran over ‘dangerous’ uranium enrichment move | Reuters
"The United States and the European countries party to the Iran nuclear deal pushed back on Wednesday against Tehran’s decision to enrich uranium at 60% purity, with the top U.S. diplomat calling the move “provocative” and questioning Iran’s seriousness about talks."
Rocket sirens sounded in Gaza border community
Rocket sirens sounded in Gaza border community
"The IDF confirmed a rocket was launched from Gaza shortly after emergency sirens were sounded in the Gaza border communities of Sderot, Ibim, and Nir Am on Thursday night."
U.S. imposes wide array of sanctions on Russia for ‘malign’ actions
U.S. imposes wide array of sanctions on Russia for ‘malign’ actions | Reuters
"The United States on Thursday imposed a broad array of sanctions on Russia, including curbs to its sovereign debt market, to punish it for interfering in last year's U.S. election, cyber-hacking, bullying Ukraine and other alleged "malign" actions."
Low-to-medium risk of Russian invasion of Ukraine in next few weeks -US general
Low-to-medium risk of Russian invasion of Ukraine in next few weeks -US general | Reuters
"There is a "low to medium" risk that Russia will invade Ukraine over the next few weeks, the top U.S. general in Europe said on Thursday, in the first such military assessment amid mounting concern about Russian troop movements toward Ukraine's borders."
UK summons Russian ambassador over 'malign behaviour' and Ukraine
UK summons Russian ambassador over 'malign behaviour' and Ukraine | Reuters
"Britain's foreign ministry said it summoned Russia's ambassador on Thursday to express its concern about "malign behaviour" by the Russian state and show London's support for actions announced earlier in the day by U.S. President Joe Biden."
Biden declares Russia threat 'national emergency,' lobs sanctions; 10 diplomats booted over election meddling
Biden declares Russia threat 'national emergency,' lobs sanctions; 10 diplomats booted over election meddling | Fox News
"President Biden on Thursday signed an executive order declaring a "national emergency" over the threat from Russia, as his administration slapped new sanctions on the country."
Iran too is being very provocative in recent days, especially towards Israel.
European powers warn Iran over ‘dangerous’ uranium enrichment move
European powers warn Iran over ‘dangerous’ uranium enrichment move | Reuters
"The United States and the European countries party to the Iran nuclear deal pushed back on Wednesday against Tehran’s decision to enrich uranium at 60% purity, with the top U.S. diplomat calling the move “provocative” and questioning Iran’s seriousness about talks."
Rocket sirens sounded in Gaza border community
Rocket sirens sounded in Gaza border community
"The IDF confirmed a rocket was launched from Gaza shortly after emergency sirens were sounded in the Gaza border communities of Sderot, Ibim, and Nir Am on Thursday night."
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