With the smell of war in the air over Europe, world leaders got over the shock of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine and they a…
By RAF CASERT and FOSTER KLUG
With Western powers long having made clear that the fate of Ukraine wasn’t worth a hot and direct military confrontation with Russia, and the potential of a world war, sanctions were the only, limited, option to crystalize their anger. “I wouldn’t say that’s a fully-fledged invasion, but Russian troops are on Ukrainian soil,” Borrell said.
A conflict could devastate Ukraine and cause huge economic damage across Europe, which is heavily dependent on Russian energy. But Asian nations are also worried. The global condemnation came amid rising skirmishes in the eastern regions of Ukraine that Western powers believe Russia could use as a pretext for an attack on the Europe-facing democracy that has defied Moscow’s attempts to pull it back into its orbit.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
‘Unacceptable': World Leaders Condemn Russia on UkraineWorld leaders are lining up to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin after he ordered his forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.
Lire la suite »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin intends to recognize separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, Kremlin saysBREAKING: Russian Pres. Putin intends to recognize separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, Kremlin says.
Lire la suite »
Opinion | Avoiding Crisis Between Russia and UkraineWhat’s needed now is for the people of Russia, Europe and the U.S. to make it clear to their leaders that there is no appetite for war or economic recession.
Lire la suite »
Why Americans should care about the Ukraine-Russia conflictAfter weeks of mounting tensions, United States officials have warned that a Russian attack on Ukraine could happen 'any day now.' Here's why Americans should care about the conflict.
Lire la suite »
Why Americans should care about the Ukraine-Russia conflictThe risk of the conflict escalating beyond Ukraine is 'high,' one expert said, and Americans should pay attention to it.
Lire la suite »