According to reports, a reinforcement of Russian forces in the Donbas region appear to be advancing to some degree. Reportedly, the u.s. have released a new round of sanctions for what they say is the beginning of a russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the report, the sanctions target russian oligarchs and banks. Reportedly, the u.s. say they will deploy some troops in the region.
According to reports, the eu are halting certification of the Nord stream 2 gas pipeline. Reportedly, the deteriorating crisis in the Ukraine puts at risk trade between Ireland and Russia, including €3 billion in IT services, over half a million cases of whiskey and €134 million in fertilizer.
The nato Munich security conference over the weekend probably outlined the sanctions. In a tv interview a uk spokesperson said Russia has deployed troops to Donbas under the guise of a peace keeping mission. The u.n. say they are in the Sahel as a peace keeping mission. Questionable since the region, which remains poor, is the third largest gold exporter in the world.