Ukraine confirms Russian attack

Ukraine confirms Russian attack

(VOVWORLD) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Thursday that Russia has launched a "full-scale invasion of Ukraine." Peaceful Ukrainian cities are under attack. Ukraine will defend itself and will...
European countries increase military capability

European countries increase military capability

(VOVWORLD) - 150 US troops plus military equipment will be arriving in Bulgaria by Thursday for joint training amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Bulgaria’s defense ministry said Tuesday
Russia-Ukraine crisis poses various challenges

Russia-Ukraine crisis poses various challenges

(VOVWORLD) - One week after Russia announced it was pulling troops back from border areas near Ukraine, tension remains high along the border of the two countries, who were both members of...
Russia, US discuss security concerns

Russia, US discuss security concerns

(VOVWORLD) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed security concerns with his US counterpart Antony Blinken during a phone call on Wednesday
Russia, West try to ease tensions over Ukraine

Russia, West try to ease tensions over Ukraine

(VOVWORLD) - Tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine show no sign of easing. Accusations of an imminent invasion, warnings of retaliation, and military deployments on both sides have inflamed...
Britain reassures Russia about NATO's role

Britain reassures Russia about NATO's role

(VOVWORLD) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to offer Russia reassurance about NATO's role, saying NATO is a defensive alliance and any European democracy should be allowed to join,...
Russia asks NATO to verify its security pledge

Russia asks NATO to verify its security pledge

(VOVWORLD) - Russia will ask NATO to clarify whether it intends to implement key security commitments, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday, after Moscow said the alliance's response to...
China's Xi, Russia's Putin to hold summit

China's Xi, Russia's Putin to hold summit

(VOVWORLD) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will spend a "lot of time" discussing security in Europe and the set of demands Moscow has made of the West...
NATO sends ships and jets to eastern Europe

NATO sends ships and jets to eastern Europe

(VOVWORLD) - NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets in response to Russia's military build-up at...
EU, US, NATO, OSCE discuss Russia, Ukraine issues

EU, US, NATO, OSCE discuss Russia, Ukraine issues

(VOVWORLD) - EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell participated in a first quadrilateral call on Wednesday with Secretary of State Antony J...