The U.S. military is increasing its presence in Poland and the Baltics in response to the crisis in Ukraine, officials said Wednesday…. So much for not ratcheting up tensions, I guess… Russia firing off ICBMs.. The United States reestablishing its Cold War footing. Secretary of Defense Hagel also said supplying additional arms to Ukraine would be … Read moreU.S. Moves Six Fighter Jets to Baltics, More Airmen to Poland
Vladimir Putin said he sees no immediate need to invade eastern Ukraine as the Obama administration prepares $1 billion in loan guarantees for the cash-strapped nation and threatens sanctions against Russia. There is a temporary sigh of relief. Temporary. The situation is still one in which anything can and may happen. Putin Says No Immediate … Read morePutin Says No Immediate Need to Invade Eastern Ukraine, Leaves Threat Dangling
Armed men take position at two airports in Crimea.. Russians occupy.. Another report says Ukrainians ‘regain’ airports from Russians.. Ukraine claims Russian invasion and asks for United States help.. Ukraine in ‘some sort of chaos’..
Senator John McCain is now working to get the United States more invovled with the crisis in the Ukraine.. Ukraine’s military may be called in.. And at this time.. the truce is over and bloodshed is winning..
Hey world.. you’re on Vladimir Putin’s terms now… There are reports that Vlad the Implaler’s girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva, may light the torch.. And perhaps later light the fire..
Apparently no one except Russians are at the Olympics.. So reports the AP: So far, though, it seems like the only spectators milling about are Russian. Dina Kobolenko is waiting for you at her tourist information stand near the Sochi train station, armed with maps of this subtropical resort on the Black Sea. She says … Read moreAP: Welcome world, where are you?
Fear and loathing in the Ukraine: The nation may be on the brink of civil war, despite overtures from the government to get rid of some stringent anti-protesting laws that started the insurrection.. The ex-president of the Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk, says the nation is in a very dangerous place right now.. Judging from images and reports from … Read more
Battle for Ukraine: (we’ll cover it since the United States media won’t) Ukraine justice minister in state of emergency warning Justice ministry seized.. Barricades burn.. Video shows rioters brutally beating police.. Rioters occupy government buildings in Ukraine.. The protests in Ukraine continue to spread; Conditions in Kiev deteriorate..
The best way to get to know someone at the Olympics: Go to the bathroom right next to them. The photo of the twin toilets is causing a stir. NPR reports..
There’s lot of chaos happening in Kiev.. RT is there with photos and a full report. What you need to know about this story: There have been three days of fighting between protesters and police.. There seems to be more black smoke billowing over the capitol city of the Ukraine today .. There are also … Read moreMASSIVE CHAOS IN KIEV AS PROTESTERS TAKE ON THE POLICE