

JanuRussian business elites are dumping the rouble and bracing for war as fears of an invasion on Ukraine grow. JanuThe Department of Homeland Security is warning of an 'imminent cyber threat' against both American companies and government agencies from Russia Read more

If invasion isn't imminent however, what does Ukraine need with German weapons and military equipment? Read more JanuWhile the United States maintains that an invasion on Ukraine by Russia is imminent, Ukraine leaders say "Stay calm, a Russian invasion is not imminent" but says that the threat is real. JanuThere has reportedly been a cyber attack on the Belarus railway system by hacktivists who say they hacked the rail system to stop the Russian military buildup near the Ukrainian borders. JanuAngered by Russian military live fire exercises being announced off the coast of Ireland, Irish fishing boats say that they plan to thwart the Russian military excessive by maintaining a presence in the area that they will be carrying out the drills. JanuThe United States has warned Belarus against helping Russia invade Ukraine saying that it would face a 'decisive response' if the country helps Russia carry out an invasion on Ukraine. Truman carrier group has also been placed under NATO command. JanuPentagon Spokesman John Kirby has said that the United States may send more troops to Eastern Europe than the 8,500 soldiers that have already been placed on high alert. JanuRussia's Defense Ministry has reported that they will be carrying out large-scale exercises in Russia near the Ukrainian border, including Crimea. They have stated that they believe that it will happen between now and the middle of February. Department of State has stated that they see every indication that Putin is going to use military force in Ukraine. JanuMoscow has stated that Russia will take 'necessary response measures' and said that Russia and its citizens are 'absolute priority'. NBC News Correspondent Richard Engel reported that he has been told that the written response to Russia does not go beyond what the US and NATO have already said". JanuUS Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan has reportedly delivered the U.S. JanuBritain is in talks to send thousands of extra troops to Eastern Europe before any potential Russian invasion of Ukraine happens Read more JanuSecretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly stated that "there is no change, there will be no change" regarding the open door policy and that the door is open and 'remains open'. JanuSecretary of State Antony Blinken has again strongly warned Americans currently in Ukraine to 'strongly consider leaving' and stated Americans still in Ukraine 'may be caught in a #conflict zone between #combatant forces'. JanuRussia has responded to the written response by the United States and NATO saying that its demands main demands have 'not been taken into account' and warned of an unavoidable nuclear missile crisis if measures aren't taken. JanuNATO Open Door Policy: - "The door to NATO membership remains open to other European countries which are ready and willing to undertake the commitments and obligations of membership and whose membership contributes to security in the Euro-Atlantic area".
