Putin calls it 'peacekeeping,' while Ukrainian-Chicagoans say it's an act of war
After signing a "mutual assistance" treaty with the pro-Russian leaders of two breakaway parts of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin is now sending in Russian soldiers.
After signing a "mutual assistance" treaty with the pro-Russian leaders of two breakaway parts of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin is now sending in Russian soldiers.
Ukrainians come together in Chicago to pray for peace as threat of war looms
Attendees honored the “Heavenly Hundred" – the first 100 people who died during the Russian Ukraine War on Feb 20, 2014. The majority were civilian protesters who supported the revolution.
Attendees honored the “Heavenly Hundred" – the first 100 people who died during the Russian Ukraine War on Feb 20, 2014. The majority were civilian protesters who supported the revolution.
Potential Russian invasion of Ukraine weighs heavy on many in Chicago
In Chicago, the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine is weighing heavy on the hearts of many in the city’s Ukrainian community.
In Chicago, the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine is weighing heavy on the hearts of many in the city’s Ukrainian community.
Ukraine-Russia tension: Will Russia invade?
Rising tension between Russia and Ukraine has some questioning when a possible invasion may happen, and how it will impact the entire world. Dr. Ches Thurber, NIU political science and global conflict specialist weighs in on Good Day Chicago.
Rising tension between Russia and Ukraine has some questioning when a possible invasion may happen, and how it will impact the entire world. Dr. Ches Thurber, NIU political science and global conflict specialist weighs in on Good Day Chicago.
Chicago's Ukrainian community reacts to Russia-Ukraine rising tensions
"I think this is a lot of bluster on the part of Russia to try to get concessions from the west. And certainly this is a play for the west to give in to him. Ukraine is just the pawn in this argument, unfortunately."
"I think this is a lot of bluster on the part of Russia to try to get concessions from the west. And certainly this is a play for the west to give in to him. Ukraine is just the pawn in this argument, unfortunately."