Russian Buildup Near Ukraine Features Potent Weapons Systems, Well-Trained Troops

Russia’s enormous military buildup near Ukraine features some of its most potent weapon systems and provides the Kremlin with the means to attack Ukrainian forces from multiple directions, which likely would overstretch their defenses. In its buildup, which has quickened in recent weeks, Russia has positioned forces on three sides of Ukraine: in Belarus, western … Read more

Canadian Police Clear Protesters Disrupting Cross-Border Bridge Traffic

Canadian police on Sunday arrested protesters and towed vehicles to clear access to a crucial bridge connecting Detroit with the Canadian border city of Windsor, Ontario, a move local officials say marks an end to a week of economic turbulence. Law enforcement and border officials are working on a timetable as to when the 1.6-mile … Read more

US Says Russia Could Invade Ukraine at Any Time

WASHINGTON — The White House said Friday it believes Russia could invade Ukraine at any time with a major military action and urged Americans to leave the country as soon as possible. In the White House briefing room Friday, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the US would not conduct a military evacuation of citizens … Read more