Tag: Vladimir Putin

UK Scraps ‘Golden Visas’ for Wealthy Foreign Investors Over Security Concerns

The UK government has scrapped the so-called “golden visas” for wealthy foreign investors over security concerns. The Home Office announced on Thursday that the Tier 1 Investor visa route has been shut to all new applicants from all nationalities with immediate effect. The visa, launched in 2008, has often been called a “golden visa,” as…


NATO Getting Embroiled in Ukraine Would Be ‘Catastrophic,’ UK Minister Warns

It would be “catastrophic” for the United States, the UK, or other NATO countries to get embroiled in Ukraine, a British defence minister has warned, stressing the importance of minimising the risk of miscalculation. Russia has demanded that NATO must never allow Ukraine to join the alliance, and has amassed an estimated 130,000 troops along…


UK Defence Chief Cancels Holiday, Says Ukraine Conflict ‘Highly Likely’

British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has left a family holiday in Europe early, as he said it is “highly likely” Russia will launch an attack on Ukraine despite the ongoing diplomatic efforts to avert war. Wallace said on Twitter on Sunday morning that he was returning from a planned long weekend abroad in Europe with…


Biden, Putin to Speak by Phone as White House Warns of ‘Imminent’ Ukraine Invasion

President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, according to a top Kremlin spokesman on Friday. “Indeed, the U.S. side requested a conversation with President Putin, and the talks of the two presidents are planned to take place tomorrow in the evening,” Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “The request was…


Biden, Putin to Speak by Phone Amid Ukraine Tensions: Spokesman

President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, according to a top Kremlin spokesman on Friday. “Indeed, the U.S. side requested a conversation with President Putin, and the talks of the two presidents are planned to take place tomorrow in the evening,” Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “The request was…


Europe Facing ‘Biggest Security Crisis’ in Decades: UK’s Johnson

Europe is facing the “most dangerous moment” in its “biggest security crisis” for decades as Russia amasses troops on its border with Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned. More than 100,000 Russian troops are believed to be stationed on the borders with Ukraine, but the Russian government has insisted it has no plans…


Macron Meets With Putin in Moscow, Seeks to ‘Avoid War’

In a bid to avert a conflict in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday in Moscow. During their meeting, Macron told Putin he is seeking a “useful” response “that, of course, allows us to avoid war and to build bricks of trust, stability, [and] visibility.” Putin, meanwhile, said Russia and…


UK to Send 350 More Troops to Poland Amid Tensions in Eastern Europe

Britain is to send an additional 350 troops to Poland in a show of support for its Eastern European ally, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Monday. Speaking at a joint press conference in London with Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak, Wallace said Britain will send extra troops to Poland “to show that we…


China Would Face Costs If Russia Invades Ukraine, US National Security Advisor Says

China would bear some of the costs if Russia were to invade Ukraine, warned White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday. “We believe that Beijing will end up owning some of the costs of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and that they should calculate that as they consider their engagements with the Russian…


China Would Face Costs If Russia Invades Ukraine, US National Security Adviser Says

China would bear some of the costs if Russia were to invade Ukraine, warned White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Feb. 6. “We believe that Beijing will end up owning some of the costs of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and that they should calculate that as they consider their engagements with the…