Russian hackers access unclassified systems. Russian hackers first breached the US State Department in ‘14. The hackers have “owned” the State Dep’t network for months. The FBI is still struggling to eliminate them from the system. From the State Dep’t, hackers then accessed the White House. Investigators believe they used an email “phishing” scam. “Phishing” is when hackers pose as …
Who is Boris Nemtsov?
Russian opposition leader murdered outside Kremlin. Boris Nemtsov was Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister in the ‘90s. When Vladimir Putin came into power, he joined the opposition. An outspoken critic of Putin, he was jailed several times. Nemtsov campaigned extensively against political corruption. Kremlin accused him of inciting protests in Ukraine in 2014. He was working on a report about Russian …
Ukraine Ceasefire Shaky
Fighting continues in key town of Debaltseve. Ceasefire between Ukraine and Separatists started Sunday. But fighting in the strategic town of Debaltseve hasn’t stopped. Debaltseve contains transport hubs, railroads, & highways. 5 Ukrainian soldiers were killed on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Ukrainian forces pulled out of Debaltseve. It is a huge win for Pro-Russian Separatists. Debaltseve had a population of 25k. …
Ukraine Ceasefire…Again
Marathon 17-hour peace talks result in ceasefire. Violence in Eastern Ukraine has been ongoing since 2013. Pro-Russian Separatists are fighting Ukrainian forces. It has displaced 1.5 million people & killed 5k, mostly civilians. There was a ceasefire deal in Sept. 2014 which broke down. This new deal, mediated by Germany and France, is similar. It includes “special status” for Pro-Russian …
Russian Tanks in Ukraine
Ukraine accuses Russia of sending tanks into territory Ukraine has accused Russia of sending tanks into its territory. Russia denies the accusations. In Sept, Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels signed a ceasefire. But tensions in southeastern Ukraine have increased recently. On Sunday, rebels held elections fueling the conflict. Russia faces pressure from West to reject the election results. NATO is looking …
1,000 Russian Troops
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
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 …
Malaysia Airlines Jet Shot Down Over Ukraine
No one claims responsibility for it A Malaysian Airlines passenger flight has crashed. Flight MH17 carried 295 people out of Amsterdam. The plane was hit by a missile fired from a military launcher. Ukraine and Pro-Russian rebels have been fighting for months in the region where the plane was shot down. July 14th, a Ukraine military transport plane …