US & UK Exit Afghanistan

Shaun Keating Afghanistan, News Feather Story 2014

US/UK leave last 2 bases to Afghan military UK and US forces have left Camps Leatherneck and Bastion. The only US troops remaining are on NATO bases. Afghan forces are confident they can maintain the area. The Taliban is a serious threat in this highly-contested area. The fast withdraw could cause more violence in the region. US/UK forces left no …

1,000 Russian Troops

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014, Ukraine

Fighting in Eastern Ukraine intensifies Ukrainian forces have been battling Pro-Russian rebels. The rebels have weapons and vehicles from Russia. The US now says that 1,000 Russian troops are in Ukraine. Moscow denies the allegations. NATO claims to have satellite images of troop movement. Fighting intensified on Thursday on two fronts. Russian troops captured towns in Southeastern Ukraine.

RUSSIAN AID OR INVASION

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014, Ukraine

Russian aid convoy enters Ukraine without permission Ukraine is battling Pro-Russia rebels in its Eastern region. Russia sent a humanitarian aid convoy of 260 trucks. 130 trucks crossed the border without permission. Ukraine suspects the trucks contain support for rebels. Russia said it grew tired of Ukraine stalling the trucks. NATO says Russian artillery is being used against Ukraine. Russia …