The Latest Breaking News from Crimea

Law, Justice, and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Neither side is ideal. But both law and justice are far more on Ukraine's side than Vladimir Putin's.

Reason · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine says Russia evacuates chemical plant in Crimea

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted on Wednesday that Russia had evacuated night-shift staff at the Titan chemicals plant in Crimea.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes

Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.

Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: UK says Putin has gone 'full tonto' and we can 'kick his backside'

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Britain had 'kicked the backside' of Russia during the Crimean War and 'we can always do it again' - as the UK announced new weapons for Ukraine and a review of RT's broadcast licence

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Putin has gone ‘full tonto’ over Ukraine, says Defence Secretary

In unguarded comments, Ben Wallace said the Scots Guards had ‘kicked the backside’ of a Russian leader in the Crimean War and ‘we can do it again’.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Editorial: A cataclysmic event based on ego-driven lies. Sound familiar?

Shocking as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is, it should come as no surprise to anyone in the West. Russian President Vladimir Putin, performing exactly as the United States predicted, set up a straw-horse justification for invading Ukraine and is now acting on the basis of that lie. He used the…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 23, 2022

Ukraine crisis: Who are Russians with ‘close personal ties to Putin’ targeted by UK’s sanctions?

The UK has sanctioned three billionaires and five banks largely for their roles in Crimea

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

These satellite images show Russia has Ukraine surrounded

These satellite images show Ukraine surrounded on its north, east and southern borders by Russian troops, equipment and aircraft.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: Ukraine imposes state of emergency

Latest Ukraine news from February 23: Ukraine’s parliament has voted to approve a state of emergency.

Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2022

Boris Johnson's sanctions on Russian banks and individuals offer a glimpse into how the West will challenge Vladimir Putin

When it comes to retaliating against oligarchs, the UK is in a unique position. Here's what we know about the three Russian individuals and five banks targeted by the UK's sanctions.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022