Putin orders buffer zone on Ukraine border, US threatens Russia with sanctions - Thursday brief
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Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to create a buffer zone on the border with Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US Senate has threatened Russia with tough sanctions.
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Putin orders buffer zone on border with Ukraine
Russian troops have begun implementing a plan to create a so-called security buffer zone along the border with Ukraine, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"A decision has been made to establish a security buffer zone along the border between Russia and Ukraine," declared the Russian leader.
US set to slam Putin with crushing sanctions in just days
The US Senate is ready to approve a bill on tough sanctions against Russia if Vladimir Putin does not show a desire for peace within a few days.
The bill on sanctions against Russia for its barbaric invasion of Ukraine has received 81 co-sponsors in the US Senate.
US to analyze all Ukraine aid - State Secretary
The United States will once again analyze all the assistance provided to Ukraine in recent years. In case of violations, this issue will be addressed.
Rubio reminded that the United States has inspectors general and a special inspector general on this issue, who will review all these expenses.
Cyber espionage on Ukraine’s border? GRU accused of hacking cameras: Border Guard responds
Intelligence services of NATO countries have stated that GRU (Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation) hackers may have gained access to cameras on Ukraine’s border. However, Ukrainian border guards deny this.
"There has been no breach or interference with the State Border Guard Service’s video surveillance systems at the border," Andriy Demchenko, spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, told RBC-Ukraine.
Ukraine hands over list of names to Russia for 1,000-for-1,000 exchange
Ukraine has already prepared a list of names for a prisoner exchange with Russia on a 1,000 for 1,000 basis. It has been handed over to the Russian side, states Andrii Yusov, Deputy Head of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
