Western leaders say that Russian troops have moved into rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin’s recognized their independence
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Reporter with deep ties to Maine tells of fear, uncertainty in Ukraine
Mike Eckel, a Colby College graduate, is covering the nation’s tense conflict with Russia for Radio Free Europe. He says, ‘Putin being who he is, we’re all kind of waiting on tenterhooks.’
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Fears of war grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine
A vaguely worded decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin did not say if troops were on the move, but it appeared to dash the slim remaining hopes of averting a major conflict in Europe.
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What roles might Bath-built ships play in Russia-Ukraine crisis?
BIW-built Arleigh Burkes are included in some fleets deployed to Europe.
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Biden is ‘convinced’ Putin has decided to invade Ukraine
After weeks of saying the U.S. wasn’t sure if Putin had made the final decision to invade, president said that assessment had changed, based on American intelligence.
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Ukrainian rebels evacuate civilians from conflict zone to Russia
While Russian President Vladimir Putin held out the possibility of diplomacy, a cascade of developments this week have have further exacerbated East-West tensions and fueled worries of a European war.
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U.S. warns that Russia has added 7,000 troops near Ukraine’s border
Meanwhile, Ukrainians defy pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity.
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Russia makes moves to ease Ukraine tensions; West still skeptical
Despite glimmers of hope, President Biden said 150,000 Russian forces are now massed near Ukraine and in neighboring Belarus.
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Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know on hopes of averting war
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for talks with the United States and NATO on military transparency, missile deployment limits and other security issues
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Stocks close lower as Wall Street watches Ukraine tensions
Wall Street is also trying to gauge how stocks and the broader economy will be affected by how far and how quickly the Federal Reserve will move to raise interest rates to quash surging inflation.