Of the many big lies that Vladimir Putin told in preparation for the expansion of his invasion and occupation of Ukraine this week, the claim that Ukraine…
First, though, it is important that friends and allies of Ukraine not participate in Russian propaganda themselves, by speaking of an invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. The invasion of Ukraine took place almost exactly eight years earlier, on Feb. 27, 2014, when Putin’s Russia invaded Crimea, subsequently occupying and annexing it.
Why is Putin expanding his eight-year-old invasion of Ukraine? Russian imperialism is the simple answer, as Putin attempts to “recover” what was held by the tsar — even Warsaw was Russian territory before the First World War — or the Soviets, who swallowed up Ukraine whole.Article content The Christian history of the eastern Slavs begins in 988, with the baptism of Prince Vladimir and the leadership of Kievan Rus with him. In 988, Vladimir was prince of Kyiv; Moscow did not yet exist.Article content
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Putin will 'pay the consequences': Biden announces new sanctions on RussiaU.S. President Joe Biden announced punishing new sanctions against Russia for its 'pre-meditated attack' against Ukraine, calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin for his aggression.
Read more »
Opinion | What Vladimir Putin has proposed for Ukraine is nothing short of genocideWhat Vladimir Putin has proposed for Ukraine is nothing short of genocide. Subjugation will mean the destruction of a vibrant society, the loss of countless lives and the annihilation of a culture. Genocide, in other words. Opinion
Read more »
The gen-Xers running Canada just got a wakeup call from PutinKevin Carmichael: Canadian companies haven\u0027t had to seriously think about political risk for decades. There\u0027s no longer any avoiding it
Read more »
EU 'close' to agreeing on asset freeze on Putin, Russian Foreign MinisterLuxembourg's foreign minister said Friday that the 27-nation European Union was 'very close to agreement' for asset freeze of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Read more »
Putin waves nuclear sword in confrontation with the WestVladimir Putin openly brandished Russia's nuclear arsenal, warning in a speech that he has the weapons available if anyone dares to use military means to try to stop Russia's takeover of Ukraine.
Read more »
The gen-Xers running Canada just got a wakeup call from PutinKevin Carmichael: Canadian companies haven\u0027t had to seriously think about political risk for decades. There\u0027s no longer any avoiding it
Read more »