Russia Ukraine Tension

• Canada, allies vow new sanctions on Russia for recognizing separatist Ukraine regions

  Western nations denounced Putin's announcement and said they are preparing sanctions that are separate from those that have been promised if the Russian military invades Ukraine.

  Politics

  Feb 21, 2022
  
• Putin recognizes independence of separatist Ukraine regions, raising prospect of war

  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognized the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and paved the way to provide them military support.

  World

  Feb 21, 2022
  
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• ‘Every indication’ Russia prepared to attack Ukraine: Biden

  NATO allies accused Russia of misleading the world by saying it was recalling some troops, reporting that Moscow has added as many as 7,000 personnel near its border with Ukraine.

  World

  Feb 17, 2022
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• Russia not scaling back military efforts near Ukraine, says NATO

  Russia said Wednesday it was returning more troops and weapons to bases, but NATO declared it saw no sign of a drawdown as fears that Moscow could invade Ukraine soon persisted.

  World

  Feb 16, 2022
• Edmonton couple flees Ukraine as tension with Russia escalates

  A pair of Edmontonians has been forced to leave their home in Ukraine as Russian troops lining the border of the eastern European nation.

  World

  Feb 15, 2022
• Russia ready to fire if foreign subs and ships intrude, says military official

  A senior Russian military official said Russia was ready to open fire on foreign ships and submarines that illegally enter its territorial waters, the Interfax news agency reported

  World

  Feb 14, 2022
• Trudeau promises to support Ukraine as Canadian warship departs for Black Sea

  The navy has billed the NATO mission as part of "deterrence measures" in the region as tensions mount between Ukraine and Russia.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2022