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According to reports, Russia has deployed troops to Luhansk and Donetsk. The regions are known for their coal mines. Reportedly, russian seperatists control eighty eight of the hundred and twenty one coal mines in Donbas. According to the report, environmentalists warn that neglected mines are filled with ground water that threatens to contaminate the surrounding soil. Reportedly, businesses don’t rush to invest in a region affected by war, and miners are afraid of drowning. According to the report, a miner at the Tsentralna mine said, the battling water is a constant part of the job. The deeper the miners dig, the more water comes through the shafts.

Reportedly, the Yunkom mine was the scene of a controlled nuclear detonation in 1979 and has left a potentially radioactive capsule underground. According to a report, an investigation by the osce found that drainage in Yukom was disrupted due to the conflict. According to the report the seperatist lead people’s council of Donetsk judged the Yunkom mine would be flooded because of a lack of financing needed to continue to pump the water out. Reportedly, the whole region could be in danger of radioactive contamination.

Reportedly, the head of the Ukrainian delegation to the trilateral contact group in Minsk said that seperatist groups are closing a number of mines.

According to a report, the president of Russia has said Moscow will officially recognise the two breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Reportedly, the recognition paves the way for Russia’s military cooperation and support. According to the report, the eu responded by describing it as a flagrant breach of international law, and promised sanctions. Reportedly, the u.s. say the decree will result in Donetsk and Luhansk being the subject of economic sanctions that will prohibit new investment, trade and financing in the regions, and on anyone operating in those areas. According to the report, these measures will be seperate from tougher sanctions if Russia invade Ukraine.

Reportedly, uk sanctions begin today. According to a report, as a result of Russia’s recognition of the two states, Canada will begin preparing sanctions.

Reportedly, russian mercenaries are stationed in Donetsk and Luhansk, though women, children and the elderly have been evacuated.

According to a report, Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky came into office in April 2019. Reportedly, one of his campaign promises was that he would only serve one term, that is five years. According to the report, inspite of pre-emptive attempts to block the move, during his swearing in speech he dissolved the Ukrainian parliament. Reportedly, snap elections were held in July. According to the report, the result was a one party majority, a novelty in Ukraine.

Reportedly, president Zelensky ‘s first major proposal to change the electoral system was rejected by the Ukrainian parliament. According to the report, he appointed Andriy Bohdan as head of administration and dismissed him in 2020. Reportedly, under new rules Andriy Bohdan is not entitled to hold any state office until 2024.

According to a report, president Zelinski appointed former president, Leonid Kuchma as representative of Ukraine in a tripartite group for a settlement in the Donbas conflict. According to the report, during Leonid Kuchman’s presidency there were numerous corruption scandals, and his popularity declined due to media exposure.

Reportedly, president Zelensky submitted a bill on the punishment for illicit enrichment, then cancelled it. According to a report, he was asked how much he received from the Rotterdam plus scheme which was the subject of a criminal investigation. Reportedly, the attorney general’s office replaced the procedural leader in the Rotterdam plus case. According to the report, the new prosecutor decided to close the case.

According to a report, pro russian forces are blowing up infrastructure in the Donbas region. Reportedly, the president of Ukraine said he was calling for an immediate ceasefire in the east and a resumption of talks. According to a report, a statement from the kremlin said, modern weapons and ammunition being sent to Ukraine by member nato countrys were encouraging Kyiv to pursue a military solution.

Non membership of nato is a condition of peace between Russia and Ukraine. Reportedly, in 2008 there was a suggestion that Ukraine would join nato. According to the report, in 2010 there was a parliamentary vote for the country to have a non aligned status. Reportedly, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the Ukraine prime minister said the country’s view on nato membership had changed. Reportedly, in 2007 the Ukraine parliament adopted legislation reinstating nato membership as an objective which has been written into the constitution.

According to a report, Adrian’s wall marked the boundary of the roman province of Brittania from the unconquered Caledonia, that is Scotland and Northumbria. Reportedly, the wall covered the width of the island. According to the report, archaeological remains indicate the presence of turrets, thought to have been stationed every third of a mile, and forts ever mile. Reportedly, Hadrian was forced to build a wall in order to defend Brittania from Caledonians.

According to reports, Hadrian, who was roman emporer from 117-138 ordinary time abandoned expansion policies in Babylonia, Assyria, Armenia and Dacia, preferring to concentrate on defence. There was unrest in Syria and the roman province of Judea, which incorporated Israel. Reportedly, the bar Kokhba revolt, fought around 132-136, a rebellion in Judea relating to the large roman military presence resulted in the establishment of an independent state in most parts of Judea.

According to reports, the Kokhba revolt was the third of three uprisings stemming from the census of Quirinius, organised by the roman emperor of Syria, mentioned in the gospel of Luke chapter 2:7, and probably connected to the massacre of young babies by Herod, client king of Judea. He ordered the killing of all male children, two years and under, in the vicinity of Bethlehem, Matthew chapter 2.

According to a report, military exercises in Belarus, due to end Sunday were extended due to aggravated tensions in Donbas. Reportedly, the aim was to ensure an adequate response and de-escalation of military preperations in Donetsk.

Reportedly, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya said, the presence of russian troops on our territory violates our constitution and is a threat to Belarusian sovereignty. According to the report, Russia and Belarus are referred to as the union state, the aim being a deepening relationship in economic and defence policy.

Reportedly, mortar shells exploded near Ukraine’s interior minister while he was visiting the front line in Donetsk. According to a report, on Sunday russia launched a massive drill of its nuclear forces. Reportedly, while Russia object to Ukraine joining nato, joining nato will ensure Ukraine of military support.

According to a report, there is a possibility of a less than robust deal regarding the joint comprehensive plan of action. Reportedly, participants in Iran nuclear talks, the u.s., France, the u.k., Russia, China and the eu say they are drawing to a close. According to the report, the french president spoke to his Iranian counterpart Saturday, urging him to agree to a deal.

Reportedly, according to a french presidential statement, Iran should preserve the Vienna deal, a step by step return to the jcpoa, and avoid a major crisis. According to the report, the draft being discussed would suspend Iran’s uranium enrichment and freeze $7 billion in Iranian funds stuck in south Korean banks.

According to the report, the main conditions of the jcpoa is eliminating its enriched uranium stockpile. Reportedly, the u.s. would waive sanctions on Iranian oil.

According to a report, multiple explosions could be heard late on Saturday in the centre of Donetsk. Reportedly, the origin of the explosions were not clear and there was no immediate comment from Kyiv or Donetsk.

According to the report, the osce said two regions in Donbas were hit by more than 1400 explosions on Friday. Reportedly, the osce’s special monitoring mission confirmed one casualty.

According to the report, Ukraine’s military said mercenaries arrived in Donbas to stage provocations in collaberation with russian special forces. Reportedly, many civilians in Donbas are expected to evacuate. According to the report, the leader in Luhansk claimed his region’s forces had prevented attacks, but the Ukraine army had continued its offensive.

Reportedly, the president of Ukraine didn’t change his plans to attend the Munich security conference. According to the report, on Saturday the eu were coordinating aid deliveries to Ukraine. Reportedly, the french president was scheduled to speak to the president of Russia in a telephone call on Sunday.

According to the report, the Ukrainian president who was asked by the u.s. if it was wise to leave Kyiv, answered, everything is under control. Reportedly, in a speech to the munich security conference he called for clear feasible time frames for Ukraine to join u.s. lead alliance.

According to a report, amid an exodus of pro Russians to Russia, a Ukrainian migration to Poland has intensified since fighting broke out in 2014. Reportedly, there was plenty of work on offer due to an emigration of poles to the uk and Ireland. Reportedly, there is now visa free entry for Ukrainians.

According to a report, the Ukrainian president wanted pro Russians to allow the osce/organisation for security and cooperation in europe in, to monitor. Reportedly, the osce was created during the cold war era as an east west forum in an attempt to ease relations, member states now cover much of the land area of the northern hemisphere.

According to a report, the soviet union who had lost its influence in western countries such as Italy, Spain and France invaded Czekoslavakia along with allies Bulgaria, Poland and Hungary. Reportedly, this followed demonstrations concerning reforms in the country, and resulted in a soviet presence until 1991. According to a report, the Soviet union who were politically confronted organised a conference on security and cooperation in europe, first phase 1973. Reportedly, it was known in Finland that a positive response to the conference initiative may increasingly link Finland to the soviet union.

According to the report, the charter of Paris for a new europe was a reform adopted by a summit meeting in 1990, involving most european countries plus Canada and the u.s. Reportedly, thirty osce states signed treaties on conventional armed forces and in a range of other areas, though it does not have legal status because all members haven’t signed.

According to a report, the garda commisioner will remain in his position until 2025, an extension of two years. Reportedly, the commissioner’s appointment in 2018 was synonymous with radical garda reforms which are set to continue.

According to a report, former commisioner Martin Callinan resigned as a result of investigations into allegations by garda Maurice McCabe regarding mismanagement within the gardai. Reportedly, garda McCabe resigned after a victim in an assault in a public house was contacted and asked to withdraw the charges against the perpetrator.

Reportedly, the pulse computer system, police using leading systems effectively became part of an enquiry into allegations that gardai supplied information with insurance companies in order to settle claims. According to a report, the system was awarded to Accenture, a multinational, and is managed by a directorate of three senior gardai and an Accenture consultant.