Military & Intelligence

Going Militant: How Pro-Kremlin Media Explain Russia’s Tensions With Ukraine

Kyiv Mayor Klitschko: 'We Are Ready To Defend Our City'

In an interview with Current Time television, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that city authorities are tasked to ensure that the Ukrainian capital's critical infrastructure is in good working order, and bomb shelters are ready to accommodate people in case of a possible Russian attack.

Latvia's Defense Minister Defends Military Aid To Kyiv, Says West Not A Threat To Russia

'I Hope It Won't Happen': Residents Of Eastern Ukrainian City On Possible Russian Invasion

When asked about a possible Russian invasion, residents of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv say they are "ready," but "hope that it won't happen."

‘Brotherly Nations Can’t Fight Each Other’: Ukrainians In Border Regions Deny War With Belarus Is Possible

Vastly Outnumbered, Ukraine's Military Has Some Strengths In Face Of Russian Threats

Russia has amassed an estimated 127,000 troops near the borders of Ukraine. In the event of an invasion, some Western experts believe Kyiv's forces could be quickly overwhelmed. But analysts point to some resources that make Ukraine a stronger power than it might appear.

With Ukraine Bracing For Potential Russian Invasion, Belarus Emerges As Key Player

As Russia masses an estimated 100,000 troops along Ukraine’s borders, it has also begun moving forces and equipment into neighboring Belarus for what Moscow said will be military exercises. One observer describes the move as a show of force by Russia, and of allegiance by Belarus.

Analysts: Moscow The Ultimate 'Beneficiary' Of Peacekeeping Mission To Kazakhstan

Peacekeepers In Kazakhstan: An 'Ideal' Way For Russia To Counter International Critics?

Fear And Hunger: Reporters In Kazakhstan Describe Tense Mood

Kazakhstan is tense, with closed shops and a sense of lawlessness as Russian-led forces are on the move to shore up the authorities after days of anti-government protests swept the country. Reporters from Current Time describe the mood in two Kazakh cities: Almaty and Nur-Sultan.

Ukraine's 'Weekend Warriors' Training To Resist A Possible Russian Invasion

By January 15, every Ukrainian city is supposed have a territorial defense unit as fears of a Russian invasion are mounting. The units are made up of volunteers who train on weekends and who mostly use wooden props instead of real guns.