US Signals Putin’s Donbas Troop Deployment Might Not Trigger Massive ‘Invasion’ Sanctions Biden implemented minor sanctions on the Donbas in response to Putin recognizing the breakaway republics
Putin Signs Decree Recognizing Donbas Republics The separatists requested the recognition amid a spike in ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine
Putin to Decide on Request from Ukraine Separatists to Recognize Donbas Ceasefire violations have spiked in recent days, prompting the separatists to ask Moscow for recognition
Ukraine DM: Low Probability of Major Escalation With Russia US continues to project imminent invasion
Zelensky Downplays Ukraine’s Chances for Potential NATO Membership The Ukrainian leader recognizes that some NATO members are opposed to Ukraine joining the alliance
US Still Claims Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Happen in the ‘Coming Days’ Blinken and Biden both repeated false flag allegations
Ukraine, Eastern Separatists Trade Blame for Ceasefire Violations There are frequent ceasefire violations in the Donbas war recorded by the OSCE, but more media attention is on the conflict amid heightened tensions
US and Russian Officials at Odds Over Status of Russian Troops Near Ukraine Russian officials are mocking Western media's invasion warnings
Kremlin Says Recognition of Donbas Not in Line With Minsk Agreements Russia's State Duma asked Putin to recognize the breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine
