Tag: Russian invasion

Call to Flee Ukraine Caused ‘Quite a Panic,’ Says British Student

The call for Britons to flee Ukraine as the threat of Russian invasion looms caused “quite a panic” and a rush to return home, according to a student who landed in the UK on one of the first commercial flights out of Kyiv since the warning. Passengers arrived at Gatwick Airport, south of London, on…


UK to Withdraw Troops From Ukraine as Citizens Are Told to Leave Immediately

UK citizens in Ukraine have been told to leave now by commercial means and the remaining British troops in the eastern European country will be withdrawn this weekend. It comes after Defence Secretary Ben Wallace suggested Russia is in a position where it can invade Ukraine “at any time.” After meeting his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu…


Capitol Report (Feb. 11): Biden Admin Warns of Russian Airstrikes

President Joe Biden is under pressure to do more to help struggling Afghans. On Friday, he divided frozen Afghanistan funds, sending half to victims of 9/11, the other half to the country to help Afghan people. But could the money get into the wrong hands of the Taliban? Biden has called for all American citizens…


Capitol Report (Jan. 7): Olympians Speaking Out Over Conditions

The new German leader is here in Washington for the first time Monday. His talks with U.S. President Joe Biden are dominated by one topic. Biden’s national security adviser warned over the weekend that a Russian invasion of Ukraine may be imminent. Congressman Michael Guest, vice ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security, tells…


White House Denies Biden Warned Ukraine’s Zelensky That Kyiv Would Soon Be ‘Sacked’ in Russian Invasion

The White House National Security Council has denied reports that President Joe Biden warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call that Kyiv would soon be “sacked” in an invasion by Russian military forces. Emily Horne, a National Security Council spokeswoman, took to Twitter on Thursday to dismiss the alleged comments, which were reported by CNN. Horne re-tweeted a…


Canada Advises Against Non Essential Travel to Ukraine, Cites Russian Aggression

OTTAWA—Canada is advising residents against taking non-essential trips to Ukraine because of the buildup of Russian troops near the country’s border. The change in risk level comes amid fears of a Russian invasion. Ottawa says Russia’s military presence has been increasing since last fall and advises Canadians who are there for non-essential purposes to consider…