#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
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025

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
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025

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.
Russia's Largest Military Call-Up in Years: Putin Orders 160,000 Conscripts to Enlist
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called up 160,000 men aged 18-30 for military service, the highest number since 2011. The conscripts will not be sent to fight in Ukraine's "special military operation" immediately, but there have been reports of conscripts being killed in border regions and fighting in Ukraine. Despite US attempts at a ceasefire, Russia has not agreed to one, and the violence continues with Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Russia if Ceasefire Talks Fail in Ukraine Conflict
- Monday, 31 March 2025

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.