Over two hundred humanitarian aid trucks are returning to Russia after entering the rebel-held eastern Ukraine region on Friday. Russia highlighted the dire need of citizens living in this area for humanitarian aid after their homes and livelihoods had been destroyed during the long months of fighting. The only problem with this seemingly altruistic picture is the fact that the Russian convoy … [Read more...]
Russian Aid Convoy Crosses Border into Ukraine
On Friday, over 200 Russian trucks crossed the border into Ukraine after the long-stalled aid convoy proceeded into the country without any Red Cross escorts. Such actions sparked criticism and drew angry accusations from Moscow. Ukraine suggested that Moscow has broken its word concerning the convoy. A senior Ukrainian security official went so far as to call Russia’s actions a “direct … [Read more...]
Russia Denies That Its Vehicles Were Destroyed in Ukraine
According to NATO, a Russian military convoy had crossed overnight into Ukraine and was destroyed by Ukrainian forces. Moscow, however, denies all these allegations. These reports have caused concerns over the Russian convoy that set off towards Ukraine from Moscow on Thursday. The humanitarian aid convoy that is set for eastern Ukraine is still a source of tension, more now that military … [Read more...]
Ukrainian Government Destroys Russian Aid Convoy That Proved to be a Military Column
Friday marked another sign from Russia that it will not cease in its efforts of destabilizing eastern Ukraine. The government declared that Ukrainian troops had destroyed military vehicles that had crossed the border into eastern Ukraine. According to an announcement on the website for the office of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Friday, a significant part of the military column was … [Read more...]
Separatist-held City of Donetsk under Shell Fire as Russian Convoys Head for the Border
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...]
