Tag: Ukraine

Sen. Daines, Rep. Spartz First US Lawmakers to Visit Ukraine Since Start of War

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday in a show of solidarity with the country and to witness the aftermath of the Russian invasion. The two Republicans are the first elected U.S. officials known to have visited the country since the start of the war on Feb….


Canadian Spy Agency Warns of ‘False Narratives’ Being Pushed by Russia

Canada’s eavesdropping agency provided an update on April 13 on its monitoring of Russia-backed disinformation campaigns through social media and controlled media outlets, and said the Kremlin is behind claims that Canadian soldiers were in the Donbas region and committed war crimes. The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) says media outlets controlled by Russia, but made…


What Camber Energy Investors Should Watch for as Volatility Increases

Camber Energy Inc. was trading slightly higher in the premarket on Thursday after soaring almost 20 percent intraday on Wednesday amid a spike in crude oil prices. The energy sector has seen increased volatility following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as traders and investors attempt to weigh the effect the conflict will have on global oil…


Nearly 6,700 ‘Crimes of Aggression, War Crimes’ Committed During Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Prosecutor General

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General on April 15 said it had found nearly 6,700 cases of “crimes of aggression and war crimes,” that have been committed during Russia’s invasion of the country. On Twitter, the prosecutor general’s office said that 6,673 alleged crimes of aggression and war crimes have been registered as of Thursday, of which 6,483 included alleged breaking…


LIVE UPDATES: Russia Pledges More Strikes on Kyiv After Missile Attack, Says Took Mariupol Plant

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 15. Click here for updates from April 14. Russia Pledges More Strikes on Kyiv After Missile Attack, Says Took Mariupol Plant Russia’s defense ministry said on Friday it had struck a military target on the edge of Kyiv overnight with cruise missiles and promised more strikes against the…


LIVE UPDATES: Japan to Attend G20 Meet, No Comment on Russia’s Participation: Finance Minister

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 15. Click here for updates from April 14. Japan to Attend G20 Meet, No Comment on Russia’s Participation: Finance Minister Japan is preparing to attend a gathering of financial leaders from the Group of 20 economic powers next week, its finance minister said on Friday, as Western nations…


Live Now: Ukraine, Inflation, Shanghai, COVID—and What Americans Should Really Be Worried About

Lee Smith speaks live with career U.S. intelligence officer (Ret.) Col. Derek Harvey to find out what’s happening here and abroad, and what it is that Americans should really be worried about. The former Trump aide fought overseas and at home to protect America and now wants to represent his constituents at home. Welcome to…


Ukraine, Inflation, Shanghai, COVID—and What Americans Should Really Be Worried About

Lee Smith speaks live with career U.S. intelligence officer (Ret.) Col. Derek Harvey to find out what’s happening here and abroad, and what it is that Americans should really be worried about. The former Trump aide fought overseas and at home to protect America and now wants to represent his constituents at home. Welcome to…


Russia Says Warship Sinks After Explosion; Ukraine Says Its Missile Is Responsible

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine—Russia said its lead warship in the Black Sea sank on Thursday after an explosion and fire that Ukraine claimed was caused by a missile strike. The Moskva, Russia’s flagship in its Black Sea fleet, sank as it was being towed to port in stormy weather, Russian news agencies quoted the defense ministry as…


Russia to Tow Stricken Warship to Port After What Ukraine Says Was Missile Hit

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine—Russia said the crew of its Moskva warship were evacuated on Thursday after an explosion of ammunition aboard that Ukraine said was caused by a missile strike. Russia’s defense ministry said the fire on the vessel, its Black Sea fleet flagship, had been contained but left the ship badly damaged. It did not acknowledge…