FIFA, on Sunday, Feb 27th, 2022 announced a number of sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The world football governing body said no international fooball matches will be played in Russia. The country’s flag and anthem has also been banned from any of their matches abroad. FIFA added that the national team would not compete … Read more
Ukraine has confirmed that its military has shot down five Russian jets and helicopters in the eastern region, as Russian troops moved into the neighbouring country’s territories. This is coming after President Valdimir Putin of Russia announced a special military operation in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Command of Joint Forces said on Thursday February 24; “On Feb. 24, … Read more
Russian President, Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to its allies in the West after declaring war on Ukraine. Explosions were heard in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, as Putin announced that Russia was launching a military attack on Ukraine. In an early-morning press address in Moscow on Thursday February 24, Putin said: ‘To anyone who would consider interfering from … Read more
Former US President, Donald Trump has blamed his 2020 loss for Russia’s war on Ukraine, suggesting that this wouldn’t have happened under his administration. Speaking to Fox’s Laura Ingraham as the Kremlin’s ‘special military operation’ began, Trump claimed that the so-called ‘Russia hoax’ ruined his good relationships with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi, arguing he … Read more
US President Joe Biden has blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s move to create two new countries from Ukraine’s territory, saying the Russian President’s speech on Monday where he announced the creation of the new republics was a “twisted rewrite of history” in which he attacked Ukraine’s “right to exist.” Joe Biden announced sanctions against Russia … Read more