Live Updates On The Crisis In Ukraine
Ukraine Crisis: Live -- BBC
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Live Coverage -- Reuters
Crisis in Ukraine Live -- CNN
Putin attacks 'unconstitutional takeover' in Ukraine: Live -- The Telegraph
[Live updates] John Kerry arrives in Kyiv as US and EU warn Russia on sanctions -- Euronews
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22:11 EST: U.S.-Russian war of words continues over Ukraine -- L.A. Times
The blow-back from this crisis is going to be felt elsewhere .... on Iran, Syria, Afghanistan, etc.
20:22 EST: Exclusive: Congress Probes Why Spies Got Putin’s Invasion Wrong -- Eli Lake/Daily Beast
The testimony on this intelligence community failure is going to be fun to watch .... if it is open to the public.
19:44 EST: I can hear the Ukrainian jokes right now .... Sevastopol ships 'defended' with mattresses -- BBC
19:22 EST: Why Obama Got Russia Wrong (and Romney Got It Right) -- David Weigel, Slate
So Mitt Romney has/had a better understanding/sensitivity of what the world is like. In the end .... who cares? History is always written by the winners .... and a hundred years from now no one will know who Mitt Romney was .... but everyone will know who President Obama was.
19:00 EST: Why Is the US Sending $1 Billion to Ukraine? -- ABC News
This is a damn good question .... why is the U.S. putting it's money (which is actually borrowed money) in a place like Ukraine.
17:48 EST: What is the U.S. strategy in Ukraine? Hint .... it's all about the money.
17:33 EST: White House calls Russian ICBM test as routine.
17:22 EST: Russia is allowed to have 25,000 troops in Crimea...and other facts you didn’t know -- RT
16:59 EST: A news summary on the economic crisis in Ukraine.
16:41 EST: Ukrainians soldiers caught in the middle in Crimea -- AP
Saying that it is a bewildering time for these soldiers is an understatement.
16:33 EST: Scenes From Ukraine (Video from CNN)
16:13 EST: The cyberwar intensifies between Russia and Ukraine.
16:05 EST: Turkey wades in on the Ukraine crisis .... Turkey's Erdogan tells Putin crisis must be solved by Ukrainians -- Reuters
15:59 EST: EU reaches preliminary deal to freeze assets of 18 Ukrainians -- Reuters
They are going after the money.
15:44 EST: Al Jazeera's Inside Story looks at the crisis in Ukraine from both sides of the conflict. The link is here.
15:33 EST: Kerry says Russia looking for pretext to invade more of Ukraine. What's my take .... it will happen if the situation gets deteriorates in Ukraine.
15:22 EST: Crisis in Crimea: Photo Slideshow
15:16 EST: Britain Offers to Help Recover Stolen Ukrainian Assets -- RIA Novsoti
Switzerland, Isle of Mann, Cayman Islands .... these are the places where they should look.
15:02 EST: Russian Forces In Crimea: Who Are They And Where Did They Come From? -- Ron Synovitz, Radio Free Europe
14:53: Ukraine Awaits Russia’s Reply on $2 Bln Bailout – PM -- RIA Novsoti
After-all that is happen .... the new Ukraine government is demanding a $2 billion loan from Moscow .... with no guarantees (just give us the money). Hmmm .... something is telling me that this ploy is not going to be successful.
14:47 EST: Ukrainians answer the call to enlist .... Ukrainians Answer Call To Enlist Amid Russian Threats -- Radio Free Europe
14:39 EST: Will Russia use energy as a weapon? An analysis.
14:33 EST: Another sign that Crimea may be breaking away from Ukraine .... Crimea to Get Its Own Defense Ministry -- RIA Novosti
14:22 EST: BREAKING NEWS!!: Russia test-fires ICBM amid tension over Ukraine -- Reuters
Was this test arranged a few weeks ago .... or a message? More details will follow.
14:14 EST: President Obama comments on Ukraine.
14:00 EST: Germany is playing an increasingly important role during the Ukraine crisis.
13:45 EST: Will Putin seize the Ukranian cities of Donetsk and Kharkiv? .... Next, Putin Will Seize Donetsk and Kharkiv -- Josh Cohen, Moscow Times
I have doubts .... especially on Khirkiv .... a city that is half Ukraine and half Russian. But if things go south and violence becomes the norm .... we all know that anything and everything will be possible.
13:33 EST: Ukraine wants better IMF terms .... Ukraine Seeks Better Terms for IMF Financing, Minister Says -- Bloomberg
Talk about chutzpah .... they are broke and facing tough economic times .... but they are still dictating to the IMF what they want.
13:28 EST: U.S. Increasingly Isolated On Russia Sanctions -- Foreign Policy
The reality is that everyone in Europe needs Russian energy.
13:20 EST: The Ukraine crisis has exposed the growing Russia - China alliance .... Putin, China's Xi hold 'close' views on Ukraine, Kremlin says -- Reuters
13:10 EST: Who does Russia trade with .... Russia's trade ties with Europe -- BBC
13:00 EST: Russia Today anchor Abby Martin speaks out against Russian invasion of Crimea -- BBC (the link is here)
Her comments are blunt. RT has already said that she will not be reprimanded .... but they will send her on a fact-finding trip to Ukraine. I suspect that when she is on the ground and sees what is happening there with her own eyes .... she may change her point of view. If not .... I look forward to her explaining why.
As to her comments on the news coverage .... I concur with her analysis. I speak Russian, and I have been following the news coverage from Ukrainian and Russian sources since the start of the crisis. It has been disappointing .... but truth be told they have been better than some of the international journalists who have been sent in to cover a news story where they do not know the history, the culture, and the facts on the ground.
What have been my "favorite" news organizations to watch/read during the Ukraine crisis .... The BBC, The Guardian, ABC News (Australia), the CBC (I now live in Canada), RT (sometimes), and (of course) AP/Reuters/AFP.
12:44 EST: From the BBC .... 60 seconds: Armies compared
12:31 EST: This is worrisome .... Self-defense forces ranks swell in anticipation of Crimea showdown with radicals -- RT
12:22 EST: Putin Adviser Urges Dumping US Bonds In Reaction to Sanctions -- RIA Novosti
If China and Japan get on board (which I sincerely doubt) .... this will be a problem for U.S. money markets. But lets face reality .... giving up on the U.S. dollar is more difficult than what they say.
12:18 EST: Aside from a Russian invasion .... the other big worry in Ukraine is the economy .... Ukraine's other crisis: an economy in freefall -- Christian Science Monitor
12:08 EST: More evidence that the U.S. - Russian reset is dead .... Top Russians Face Sanctions by U.S. for Crimea Crisis -- New York Times
12:03 EST: Ukraine's gas discount from Russia is coming to an end .... Gazprom to Cancel Gas Discount for Ukraine -- RIA Novosti
11:59 EST: Ukrainian soldiers continue to defect .... 5,500 Ukrainian Soldiers Defect to Serve an Independent Crimea -- RIA Novosti
11:52 EST: It looks like Russia is checking out the borders of neighboring countries .... Turkey scrambles jets after Russian plane flies near its Black Sea coast -- Reuters
11:46 EST: Russia's "trump card" against the West .... Does Russian oil trump possible European sanctions? -- CBS
11:42 EST: Ukraine crisis: U.S. threatens sanctions in "days" against Russia -- CBS
The Europeans (led by Britain) are not on board .... Ukraine crisis: UK prepares to rule out sanctions against Russia amid threat to global economy -- The Telegraph
11:36 EST: World markets are feeling relieved that the crisis in Ukraine is "taking a pause" .... Markets Rebound on Hopes of Tension Easing in Ukraine -- New York Times
This is what Wall Street is looking for .... What Wall Street is watching in Ukraine crisis -- USA Today
11:31 EST: U.S. offers $1 billion in loan guarantees to Ukraine .... In Kiev, Kerry Offers Aid in Shoring Up Ukrainian Economy -- New York Times
Ukraine needs tens of billions .... this U.S. aid is just a drop in the bucket.
11:27 EST: This is a good sign .... Ukraine's PM says Russian and Ukrainian ministers have started holding talks -- FOX News
11:23 EST: Russia's navy is on the move .... Russian navy blocks channel between Crimea, Russia - Ukraine border guards -- Reuters
11:19 EST: Putin .... "Force will be the last resort"
Putin: Russia force only 'last resort' in Ukraine -- BBC
Putin Says No Immediate Need to Invade Eastern Ukraine, Leaves Threat Dangling -- Bloomberg
Russia leader Vladimir Putin says he'll protect Russians in Ukraine by any means, but hopes force not required -- CBS/AP
11:15 EST: Transcript: Putin defends Russian intervention in Ukraine -- Washington Post
Putin is essentially telling everyone that he is in a holding position .... and he is keeping his "powder" dry.