#UkraineWar

Conflict between Russia and Ukraine

#UkraineWar

Conflict between Russia and Ukraine

The Ukraine war refers to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, tensions between the two countries date back to 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and supported separatist movements in eastern Ukraine including Donetsk and Luhansk.

Russia Warns US: Threats Against Iran's Nuclear Facilities Will Have 'Catastrophic' Consequences

Russia has warned that threats by former US President Donald Trump to strike Iran's nuclear facilities could have "catastrophic" consequences. Russia condemned Trump's ultimatum, saying it is a way for the US to impose its will on Iran and considered such methods inappropriate. The warning comes after Trump vowed to bomb Iran unless it agrees to a new nuclear deal with Washington, stating that if they don't make a deal, there will be "bombing the likes of which they have never seen before."

Rare Night of Peace: Ukraine Reports No Mass Drone Strikes After Trump's Russia Warning

Ukraine reported no mass drone strikes against civilians for the first time in months on the night following Donald Trump’s statement that he was "pi**ed off" with Russian President Putin and threatened to impose sanctions. This rare absence of drone attacks came after Ukraine shot down two cruise missiles launched by Russia overnight, but officials did report limited damage from drone attacks in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Russia if Ceasefire Talks Fail in Ukraine Conflict

US President Donald Trump said he is "very angry" and "pissed off" with Russian President Vladimir Putin over ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine. Trump criticized Putin for attacking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s credibility and threatened to impose a 50% tariff on countries buying Russian oil if a ceasefire is not agreed upon. Trump also accused Zelensky of trying to back out of a deal to share Ukraine's rare minerals with the US and warned of "big, big problems" if that were the case.

Russia Orders Largest Conscripted Troop Increase Since Ukraine War Began: 160,000 More Servicemen Called Up

Russia has ordered an additional 160,000 servicemen to be conscripted, the largest increase since the war began in Ukraine. This brings the total number of draft sizes to 150,000 in 2024 and 134,500 in 2022. The move comes as Putin orders a boost in Russia's army size to 1.5 million active servicemen, despite efforts for a ceasefire in the three-year-old conflict.

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