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‘Give peace a chance’: UN Security Council meets on Ukraine
24Feb By George LaningtonNo Comments
Europe

‘Give peace a chance’: UN Security Council meets on Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the United Nations implored Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday night not to attack Ukraine and to “give peace a chance,” a plea made just minutes before Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine. The televised announcement came as UN Security Council members were pressing Russia to reverse course. The council had hastily gathered for an emergency meeting hours after Russia said rebels in eastern Ukraine had asked Moscow for military assistance, an announcement that immediately fueled fears that Moscow was laying the groundwork for war. “If indeed an operation is being prepared, I have only one thing to say from the bottom of my heart: President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine. Give peace to chance. Too m...
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Russia’s Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
24Feb By George LaningtonNo Comments
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Russia’s Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

Here's the latest on the Ukraine-Russia conflict:Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it's intended to protect civilians.The Ukrainian government is closing airports in eastern Ukraine from midnight through 7 a.m. because of the confrontation with Russia.The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting on Ukraine Wednesday night.Ukraine’s parliament and other government and banking websites were hit with another wave of distributed-denial-of-service attacks Wednesday.The Pentagon said the Russian force arrayed along Ukraine’s borders is in an advanced state of readiness.The head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council called for a nationwide state of emergency — subject to parliamentary approval.Russian Pres...
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Winter Weather Coverage Continues Across Green Country
24Feb By George LaningtonNo Comments
Europe

Winter Weather Coverage Continues Across Green Country

Winter Weather is covering most of Green Country on Wednesday and will likely continue through Thursday.As of 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 23rd, EMSA has responded to the following weather-related incidents in our Eastern Division Service Area (Tulsa Area):9 Motor Vehicle Accidents 4 Cold Exposure Calls7 Slip/Fall Calls1 Carbon Monoxide IncidentClick here to watch live team coverage from News On 6.The News On 6 digital team will be updating this story throughout the day with updates on road conditions, power outages, wrecks, and more.A winter storm warning has been issued for multiple counties in southeast and northeast Oklahoma.The following counties are under the warning until 6 pm on Thursday, February 24:AdairCherokeeCraigcreekDelawareHaskellLatimerLeFloreLincolnmayesMcIntoshMusko...
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Mike Pompeo visits Des Moines to talk Russian foreign affairs
24Feb By George LaningtonNo Comments
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Mike Pompeo visits Des Moines to talk Russian foreign affairs

China and America's political left are the greatest threats to the nation, said former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Wednesday in Iowa — reigniting speculation he plans a 2024 bid. The Chinese "want to tell the story about an American decline, and that's not true. We can't let it be true," Pompeo said before taking the stage at an event sponsored by the Bastion Institute, a new political organization that aims to promote 'strengthening America’s leadership and standing on the international stage.' Iowa deserves leaders who will fight for conservative values, Pompeo suggested. "That hard work should be rewarded, that we are a Judeo-Christian nation, that our schools shouldn't teach that we are racist, that we should prosecute criminals.""It's crazy what's going on in California," P...
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Russia’s Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
24Feb By George LaningtonNo Comments
Espanol

Russia’s Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen.” He said the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine – a claim the U.S. had predicted he would falsely make to justify an invasion. In a televised address, Putin accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Russia’s demand to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO and offer Moscow security guarantees. He said Russia’s goal was not to occupy Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden denounced the “unprovoked and unjustified” attack on Ukraine and said the world will “hold Russia accountable.” As Putin spoke, big explosions were heard in ...
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Russia invades Ukraine after months of threats and demands
24Feb By George LaningtonNo Comments
Europe

Russia invades Ukraine after months of threats and demands

The death toll continued to mount in the hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Wednesday night and launched airstrikes, ending weeks of diplomatic stalemate and plunging Eastern Europe into a nightmare of violence and bloodshed not seen since the darkest days of World War II. More than 40 people in Ukraine were killed and several dozen injured after missiles strikes were launched, said Aleksey Arestovichadviser to the head of the country's presidential office. Ukraine's military said six Russian plans and one helicopter were shot down amid the ongoing aerial assault. The military also said four Russian tanks were destroyed and 50 troops were killed. The attacks came first from the air. Later, Ukrainian authorities described ground invas...
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Putin declares war on Ukraine as deadly missile strikes plunge country into bloodshed
24Feb By George LaningtonNo Comments
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Putin declares war on Ukraine as deadly missile strikes plunge country into bloodshed

The death toll continued to mount in the hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Wednesday night and launched airstrikes, ending weeks of diplomatic stalemate and plunging Eastern Europe into a nightmare of violence and bloodshed not seen since the darkest days of World War II. More than 40 people in Ukraine were killed and several dozen injured after missiles strikes were launched, said Aleksey Arestovich, adviser to the head of the country’s presidential office. Ukraine’s military said six Russian planes and one helicopter were shot down amid the ongoing aerial assault. The military also said four Russian tanks were destroyed and 50 troops were killed. The attacks came first from the air. Later, Ukrainian authorities described ground inva...
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Russia ready to attack Ukraine ‘now,’ U.S. official says
24Feb By George LaningtonNo Comments
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Russia ready to attack Ukraine ‘now,’ U.S. official says

(NEXSTAR) – Russian armed forces are now “as ready as they can be” to launch an all-out attack on Ukraine, a senior U.S. official defense official in Washington warned Wednesday. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the information. The official added that 80% of the troops along the Ukrainian border and inside Belarus had moved to “forward positions” as of Wednesday. Will the Ukraine conflict go nuclear? Experts answer The Russian forces have “advanced their readiness to a point where they are literally ready to go – now,” the official said. Demonstrators hold placards and flags as they attend a protest outside the Russian Embassy, in London, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia as Europe brace...
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Retaliatory cyber attacks in Russia’s playbook are no surprise
24Feb By George LaningtonNo Comments
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Retaliatory cyber attacks in Russia’s playbook are no surprise

During the 12-day conflict with Georgia in 2008 over the annexation of South Ossetia, information warfare techniques were employed by Russian authorities both during and after the conflict.During the 2014 conflict with Ukraine over the annexation of Crimea, Russian military-backed forces employed extensive cyber attacks, electronic warfare and uninhabited aerial systems to quickly overwhelm defending forces.Cyber and information warfare is inherent in the Russian view of conflict and contest. Indeed, it was written into its military doctrine.As recently as last week, there were reports of cyber attacks being directed at government departments and banks in Ukraine.Cyber and information warfare is inherent in the Russian view of conflict and contest. Indeed, it was written into its doctri...
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EAM Jaishankar chairs meeting of Indian Ambassadors to EU countries
24Feb By George LaningtonNo Comments
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EAM Jaishankar chairs meeting of Indian Ambassadors to EU countries

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Wednesday (local time) chaired a meeting of Indian ambassadors to EU countries and appreciated their commitment to assist Indian diaspora during the Covid period. Taking to Twitter," Chaired a meeting of our EU Ambassadors in Paris today. A comprehensive discussion on issues currently faced by Indian foreign policy. Appreciated the strong commitment of all our Embassies to assist Indians and our diaspora during the Covid period." Notably, the External Affairs Minister arrived in Paris on Sunday on a three-day trip after paying a two-day visit to Germany. On the first day of his visit to Paris, Jaishankar held extensive talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian ...
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