US rejects key Russian security demand as Ukraine tensions soar

“The ball is in their court,” he said.said the alliance and Russia were “far apart” on key issues but a political solution was “still possible”.

“Of course while we are hoping for and working for a good solution – de-escalation – we are also prepared for the worst,” he added.The Kremlin says it is not planning to invade Ukraine and warned on Wednesday that a US threat to impose personal sanctions on presidentMeanwhile, the ESB has confirmed that a “significant” amount of the coal used at its Moneypoint, Co Clare power station is sourced from Russia.

A number of large Russian warships have been spotted sailing in the direction of Ireland ahead of a planned naval exercise some 130 nautical miles off the coast of Cork next month. Military experts believe the flotilla, seen by the Norwegian Air Force, will take part in the drills in Ireland’s exclusive economic zone. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said Russia should call off the planned exercises, saying it would “demonstrate goodwill” that they wanted to de-escalate tensions at a time of concern over a potential war in Ukraine.

By technical they probably mean actually breaking Transatlantic cables

if Russia or China had military capabilities in Mexico or Canada, how would the US react?

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