Why It’s Unlikely Russia Will Deploy Troops Into Ukraine

Why It’s Unlikely Russia Will Deploy Troops Into Ukraine

One thing is for sure: Unless Kiev starts a massive military campaign in the Donbass, or engages in a serious provocation against Russia, the Kremlin is unlikely to start a war against Ukraine. And even if a war breaks out, Russia’s actions are expected to be very calculated, limited and carefully coordinated with its Western partners, as part of moves toward a “stable and more predictable relationship” between Moscow and Washington.

Russia May Close Air Routes to Asia If EU Introduces Sanctions Against Aeroflot – Expert

Russia May Close Air Routes to Asia If EU Introduces Sanctions Against Aeroflot – Expert

“I do not believe this accusation against Aeroflot at all. It is not coming from the European Union but from Bloomberg and really smells like fake news,” Xavier Moreau, an expert of geopolitics with the StratPol think tank, told Sputnik on Thursday.

“The answer of Moscow would immediately be to cut all trans-Siberian air routes for European airlines to Asia, and that would really hurt Europe, which needs these direct transit routes. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has spoken of fake news and hoax. I think he is right in this instance,” Moreau said.