Tag: Crimea

Blast-Hit Crimea Bridge Reopens as Russian Divers Assess Damage

In the aftermath, it is doubtful whether Moscow will experience much impediment to its war’s prosecution. However, to Ukraine it is both a symbolic and political victory, as it helps to raise confidence in its western backers.

NATO Not Legally Obligated to Assist Ukraine, says Chief

Should the Kremlin act as the aggressor, sanctions would be imposed, Jens Stoltenberg said. These would likely be limited to economic sanctions and additional defensive deployments to NATO’s eastern flank.

Ukrainian Patriotism: Between Two Civilizations

It seems obvious that Russia, as it is now, cannot be an ally of the West. Perhaps in the future the Ukrainian government will be able to rebuild proper relations with Russia while protecting its boundaries. But this currently seems doubtful.