As Russian aid convoys were on their way to the border, the city of Donetsk found itself hit by artillery shells on Thursday. During the attacks, at least one person was killed. While the Ukrainian government is making life more difficult for pro-Russian separatists, citizens of Ukraine are being caught in the crossfire. Frightened residents began running for cover as shelling rocked the city of … [Read more...]
Mysterious 260-foot-wide Hole Appeared in Russia
Video of a mysterious 260-foot-wide hole that appeared in remote Russia put a bomb under scientists who are currently trying to find out what had caused it. According to the Siberian Times, the hole is not only very wide, but it continues down into an underground chamber of unknown depth as well. The sides of the crater were said to be fresh earth, which experts revealed indicated that it was … [Read more...]
Donetsk, the last Pro-Russian Rebel Station in Ukraine, Awaits its Final Battle
Many chose to ignore the Crimean Crisis for the past months, but it can no longer be pushed aside. It started on February 23, 2014, and although the main nations implicated are Russia and Ukraine, it has managed to impact the actions & decisions of other countries such as the United States, Poland and surrounding territories. At present, the Crimean Peninsula, which was previously owned by … [Read more...]
A $400bn gas deal signed between China and Russia
A $400 billion gas supply deal was signed by China and Russia on Wednesday, providing the world's top energy user a major source of cleaner fuel. The long-awaited agreement binds Moscow more closely to Beijing when President Vladimir Putin's relations with the West have depreciated to the bottommost point ever. China's president also called for an Asian security arrangement including Russia … [Read more...]