The United States ramped up its pressure on Russia on Thursday as President Obama signed an executive order that allows for sanctions and expands visa bans
Cyber attacks between Russia and Ukraine have already occurred, but have reportedly been limited in scope. However, with the propaganda war ramping up and tensions increasing, a threat of a large-scale cyber war looms over the region, just as the threat of a ground war continues.
The protests in Ukraine have slowed due to an agreement between the opposition leaders and President Yanukovich. The deal allows for earlier elections, and a return to an earlier constitution that will restore balance in the government.
The fragile truce in the Ukraine has come to an end, and at least 100 people are confirmed dead in various riots and protests as Ukranian athletes withdraw from the Sochi Olympics in protest.
In the worst case scenario Ukraine will devolve into civil war After a seeming ceasefire in the Ukrainian protests, today was the worst day as violence between protesters and police have left over a hundred injured and reportedly to be 14 dead at latest count including six policemen.
