Tag: donbas
Ukraine reacts to Putin’s decision to recognize breakaway regions
On the ground in Lviv, Ukraine, as Putin announces Russia will recognize Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here:…
Putin to recognize independence of Ukraine rebel regions: What it means
A panel of political and foreign experts discuss Vladimir Putin’s television address, including his decision to recognize two Russia-controlled separatist regions in Ukraine. WATCH the…
‘Right out of the Russian playbook’: Retired general on Russia’s strategy
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with retired Gen. Robert Abrams for his perspective on why Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized separatist regions amid tensions with…
US issues sanctions after Putin announcement about separatist regions l GMA
President Joe Biden responded with limited sanctions after President Vladimir Putin recognized two areas in eastern Ukraine controlled by Russian rebels as independent. Russia-Ukraine live…
Ukrainian president works with NATO to form response plan
It’s unclear if diplomatic resolution remains a possibility after Russian President Vladimir Putin called for troops to enter Ukraine’s separatist region. WATCH the ABC News…
Russian parliament formally recognizes breakaway regions in Ukraine l GMA
James Longman reports from Moscow after Russian lawmakers voted to ratify President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the independence of two separatist areas in eastern…
New sanctions on Russia ‘a step in the right direction’: Rep. John Katko
House Homeland Security Committee ranking member Rep. John Katko discusses the White House’s new sanctions on Russia and the cyber threat Russia poses. ABC News…
Volker: ‘What other countries will also be subject to Russian aggression?’
Ambassador Kurt Volker, a former U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations, discusses whether sanctions are enough to stop Putin and what happens next. ABC News…
Putin’s possible next moves, explained
ABC News contributor and retired Marine Col. Steve Ganyard breaks down Russian President Vladimir Putin’s potential plays in Ukraine and the ripple effects of each…
Breaking down the Kremlin’s propaganda machine
ABC News’ James Longman reports from Moscow on false Russian claims that have been used to justify an invasion in Ukraine. ABC News Live Prime,…
Nationwide state of emergency declared in Ukraine l GMA
Ian Pannell reports from Kyiv as the country begins to put heightened security in place ahead of a possible Russian invasion. LEARN MORE: Russia-Ukraine live…
Russia could launch full invasion of Ukraine at any time, Pentagon warns l ABCNL
Plus, issues with Ukrainian government websites could be the result of a Russian cyberattack, according to U.S. officials. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here:…
Former US ambassador to Ukraine: ‘Ukrainian people are ready’ for Russian invasion
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor about Ukraine’s readiness for a Russian invasion and what this aggression will…
What are Vladimir Putin’s goals? l ABCNL
What is driving Russia’s offensive in Ukraine? Chris Costa compares the invasion of Ukraine to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and other past Russian invasions….
Gen. Robert Abrams: Poised to see ‘massive death, destruction’ in Ukraine
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with retired Gen. Robert Abrams on potential warning signs of a Russian invasion, and how quickly Russia may act. ABC…
By the Numbers: Troops on the ground on the Ukrainian border
A look at the Ukrainian and Russian troops facing off along the Ukrainian border with a Russian invasion looking imminent. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
US closes Kyiv embassy l GMA
The United States has moved all remaining embassy personnel to Lviv, Ukraine, due to the rapid buildup of Russian forces along the border. Russia-Ukraine live…
Russia claims it found mass graves in Ukraine
Russian officials are alleging they found mass graves in Ukraine’s Donbas region — possibly laying the groundwork for an invasion. WATCH the ABC News Live…
Russian-backed separatists shell nursery in Ukraine l GMA
Tensions have jumped after Russian-controlled separatists shelled a nursery in eastern Ukraine. Russia-Ukraine live updates: https://abcn.ws/3HNuvD0 SUBSCRIBE to ABC News: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP WATCH MORE on http://abcnews.go.com/…
