#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.
US-Russia Relations Enter Turbulent Phase as Trump Administration Threatens Tariffs and Sanctions
- Friday, 04 April 2025
US-Russia relations have become unpredictable under President Trump, with ups and downs and twists. Initially, Trump sought to repair relations with Russia, but a recent rollercoaster ride began after Vladimir Putin proposed replacing Ukraine's government with "external governance" under UN auspices. Trump expressed anger at Putin's proposal, and the US threatened tariffs on Russian oil exports if Russia fails to make progress on a Ukraine peace deal. The US also drew up a bill imposing 500% secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas, and resources.
