Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has on Thursday ordered a decree declaring general mobilization in Ukraine against the Russian military in the country, banning all male citizens of age18-60 from leaving the country. In a declaration signed by president Zelensky, following the attacks by Russia said male citizens between the age of 18 and 60 are forbidden from leaving the country. "In particular, it is forbidden for men aged 18-60, Ukraine citizens, to leave the borders of Ukraine," the statement said.
Bitcoin Plunges, Oil Prices Rises Following Russia’s Attack On Ukraine
The price of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, fell further below the $35,000 benchmark following Russia’s attack on Ukraine on Thursday.
Storm Eunice Threatens Wales, Warning Upgraded To Red
A severe weather warning has been upgraded to red, the highest level, for parts of south-west England and the south Wales on Friday. The Met Office warned that Storm Eunice could bring winds of up to 70mph inland and 100mph around the Welsh coast, causing significant disruption and danger to life from flying debris. The Met Office had earlier issued an amber warning for most of England and all of Wales because of fierce winds that could result in ‘flying debris and a danger to life’. That has now been upgraded to red, the highest category, for Wales and the South West.
Biden Warns U.S Citizens To Leave Ukraine Immediately Amid Tension
President Joe Biden has urged United States citizens in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, citing the threat of Russian invasion amid the ongoing crisis in Eastern Europe. Biden also repeated that under no circumstances would he send US troops to Ukraine, even to rescue US citizens in case of a Russian invasion. He cautioned that “things could go crazy quickly’, in the region.
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Putin Orders Troops Into Eastern Ukraine
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin on Tuesday directed his Defense Ministry to send Russian troops into two self-proclaimed republics in Eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine Crisis: Russia Makes U-Turn On Planned Attack
Russian Ambassador to the European Union (EU), Vladimir Chizhov has kicked against the United States warning of response that Russia is attacking Ukraine today Wednesday amidst a tense situation in the country. This statement was lifted from a German daily, Die Welt, of today where Chizhov made this remarks. The envoy also debunked eminent attack as alleged by the United States of America on Ukraine.
Russia Crisis: FG Advises Ukraine-Based Nigerians To Be Security Conscious
The Federal Government (FG) has encouraged Nigerian citizens in Ukraine to remain calm amid growing fears that Russia could invade the country.