Brent crude oil rises to eight-year high; Russian stocks continue falling

The West showed Tuesday it was ready to target Russia's huge energy industry — even at the risk of hurting itself — after Moscow ordered troops into parts of eastern Ukraine.

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Tuesday authorized President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside the country — a move that could presage a broader attack on Ukraine after the U.S.

Europe News: MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the Minsk peace agreement on Ukraine no longer existed and that there was nothing left t.

Global stock markets tumbled and crude oil prices surged to $99 per barrel on Tuesday after Russia ordered troops into parts of eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine’s president considers cutting diplomatic relations with Russia following Moscow’s recognition of statelets

Tensions between Moscow and Kyiv are at their highest in years, with Russian President Vladimir Putin signing decrees recognizing two separatist pro-Moscow regions in Ukraine as independent, a provocative move as fears of an invasion mount. Follow here for th…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a host of sanctions against Russia in a strongly worded address of UK Parliament in which he announces an invasion of Ukraine must fail.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz halts the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline designed to bring Russian gas to Germany after Russia formally recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine

Britain and the EU target Russian banks, MPs and oligarchs, while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz unexpectedly puts the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline on ice.

The Russia-Ukraine crisis lurched closer to the point of no return Monday via a series of events...

Moscow's move to recognise two separatist regions and send in soldiers has drawn wide condemnation.

Germany blocks Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline certification, UK sanctions oligarchs

Germany blocks Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline certification, UK sanctions oligarchs

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the emergency meeting the consequences for Russia's actions will be "dire". But Russia hits back accusing the West of "egging Ukraine on" and "cramming" the region with weapons.

India Business News: Aptly numbered “1947”, an Air India Dreamliner took off from Delhi at 7.40 am for Kyiv’s Kyiv Boryspil International Airport. This is first of the thr

Columns of military vehicles including tanks seen on outskirts of city of Donetsk

West Texas Intermediate traded near $94 a barrel and Brent climbed near $96 on Monday.

Americans in Ukraine should depart immediately, and consular services at the embassy in Kyiv would be suspended from Sunday, a security update emailed to U.S. citizens in the country said.

The Prime Minister says the Australian embassy in the Ukrainian capital will be evacuated as the situation on the Russian border "is deteriorating and is reaching a very dangerous stage."

Leaders spoke for 62 minutes with Biden urging Putin to engage in de-escalation and diplomacy

Tensions between Moscow and Kyiv are at their highest in years, with a large Russian troop buildup near the shared borders of the two former Soviet republics. Follow here for the latest news.

Brendan Murphy says he does not believe Russia will invade amid DFA call to leave

US President Joe Biden again warns Russian leader Vladimir Putin against invading Ukraine.

Canada to move training troops out of Ukraine, embassy staff from Kyiv to Lviv, near border with Poland

RT @SergiyKyslytsya: Russia cowardly decided not to speak in the UNSC meeting on attack on Odesa called by Ukraine, still I had to recogniz…

RT @GeromanAT: During today's offensive in the Rabotino area, the enemy brought into battle 10 AK units, which indirectly confirmed the com…

"Free grain" from Russia = Qatar pays Russia to send grain to Africa and Ukraine gets told to do one https://t.co/cZltVziuRW

Russia's Largest Air Base Destroyed in a Big Bang! Ukraine Attacked #Russia #Ukraine #America #Bakhmut #britainsmostexpensivehouses https://t.co/Vu5htkn9Hn

RT @JamesPorrazzo: Ex-US Marine Trevor Reed who was jailed in Russia for assaulting police and let go in a prisoner exchange decided to tra…

RT @DougAMacgregor: FACT: Boris Johnson was sent to Ukraine by Joe Biden to stop any negotiations with Russia. The United States made it…

RT @olex_scherba: Russia destroys grain silos & food production in Ukraine, makes global grain prices soar - while some African leaders sha…

RT @OlenaHalushka: When russians held Ivan captive, he was healthy. In 13 days under prisoners swap he returned to Ukraine w both legs & a…

RT @PhillipsPOBrien: Really delighted that my latest piece in @ForeignAffairs has just appeared: The War that Defied Expectations. Its actu…

RT @AndrewPerpetua: Late map update today, sorry. But there are some interesting developments. Remember yesterday I noted satellite image…

RT @REVMAXXING: "For all the Western Officials outraged over what Putin is doing in Ukraine, why were they not outraged over what NATO did…

RT @EuromaidanPress: Our Heroes shall not be forgotten They were career or volunteer soldiers, family men&women, professionals&artists Let…

RT @U24_gov_ua: Today is the Medical Worker Day in Ukraine. On the front line and in hospitals. In ambulances and at the epicenter of emerg…

RT @UAWeapons: #Ukraine: A Russian 2S7[M] Pion 203mm self-propelled howitzer was destroyed by a GMLRS strike of the Ukrainian army near Rot…

RT @DrLoupis: General Flynn: "Ukraine is a hub for human trafficking. Its a hub specifically for child trafficking. Its a hub for narcotics…

RT @Bodbe6: POV of Ukrainian tank fighting near Staromaiors'ke. Some destroyed equipment (probably Ukrainian) can be seen. #Ukraine #Ukrai…

RT @CheburekiMan: Russia remains on a defensive footing, patiently attriting whatever the AFU throws at its very effective defensive setup.…

RT @ChuckCallesto: BOMBSHELL REPORT: Joe Biden INTENTIONALLY THWARTED possible peace deal with Ukraine and Russia.. https://t.co/TonuDGq1bW

RT @DefenceU: They come from different backgrounds and different professions, but today they are all defenders of Ukraine. Our heroes. Unit…

Blinken: the State Department expects a counteroffensive of the Armed Forces "for several months". "Ukraine has already returned about 50% of the territory that was originally captured (probably not including Crimea and ORDLO. - Ed.). It's still relatively early days of the… https://t.co/mc4IYtSpBd https://t.co/jWv5kq7hUv

RT @DefenceU: Destroyed twice - by Stalin and Putin - the Odesa Transfiguration Cathedral was built between 1794 and 1808. It was blown up…

shout out to my favorite Twitter guy "person who doesn't follow you but noticed you were having fun a couple weeks ago and is livid that you forgot that Ukraine was invaded"; imagine knowing this Guy in real life, you can't https://t.co/amkPsRgqPG

RT @UAControlMap: Ukraine's 5th Tank Brigade seem to be reactivated https://t.co/7HGI3Hv1GJ https://t.co/k21NC4mL39

RT @igorsushko: If the report is true - Ukraine's former Prosecutor General (2003-2004) Gennady Vasiliev, member of Putin's mafia and owner…

RT @CollinRugg: JUST IN: Pelosi says when she found out Trump asked Ukraine about Biden corruption allegations (which we just found out had…

RT @Mylovanov: Putin's tirade at the security council laid bare his delusions on Ukraine, going on a bizarre rant about Poland's ingratitud…

RT @CollinRugg: JUST IN: Pelosi says when she found out Trump asked Ukraine about Biden corruption allegations (which we just found out had…

RT @EuromaidanPress: "Let's change the narrative. There's a huge difference between 'let’s help Ukraine not collapse' to 'let’s help Ukrai…

RT @simonateba: Former @SpeakerPelosi claims she had no choice but to impeach @realDonaldTrump after Trump made a phone call to Ukraine abo…

RT @jacksonhinklle: "There are a large amount of Nazis in the Ukraine and they killed my entire family. People better wake up and do some r…

RT @jacksonhinklle: "There are a large amount of Nazis in the Ukraine and they killed my entire family. People better wake up and do some r…

RT @NTenzer: The Allies must give #Ukraine all the means (notably long-range missiles) to strike the Russian naval base at #Sevastopol in o…

RT @EHunterChristie: 1-6 It's important for all independent analysts and commentators from NATO nations to be clear on one point: our gover…

RT @ZelenskyyUa: Ukraine needs a full-fledged sky shield – this is the only way to defeat Russian missile terror. We have already shown tha…

BREAKING – Russian AF Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers now reportedly airborne in southwestern direction of Ukraine. Subscribe to @WW3INFO

RT @sahouraxo: "Nearly every war has been the result of media lies." —Julian Assange They lied about Vietnam They lied about Afghanistan T…

RT @libsoftiktok: The streets of Los Angeles as Biden sends billions of our tax dollars to Ukraine. https://t.co/fLmCbExGRO

RT @CollinRugg: JUST IN: Pelosi says when she found out Trump asked Ukraine about Biden corruption allegations (which we just found out had…

RT @NatalkaKyiv: Mayor of Odesa Gennadiy Trukhanov addresses Russian terrorists. Very powerful clip! Ukraine will win! #Odesa #Ukraine #R…

RT @libsoftiktok: The streets of Los Angeles as Biden sends billions of our tax dollars to Ukraine. https://t.co/fLmCbExGRO