Tag Archives: Ukraine (AP) — President Vladimir Putin dramatically escalated East-West tensions by ordering Russian nuclear forces put on high alert Sunday

The Russian president’s directive came as his forces encountered strong resistance from Ukraine defenders. More Posts: Key questions after Putin’s nuclear announcement KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Vladimir Putin dramatically escalated East-West tensions by ordering Russian nuclear forces put on high alert Sunday, while Ukraine’s embattled leader agreed to talks with Moscow as Putin’s troops […]