Russia-Ukraine Crisis Highlights: Russia, Belarus Extend Military Drills Near Ukraine; Harris Acknowledges ‘Real possibility of war’

As Western leaders warn of an imminent Russian invasion, Belarus defence minister Sunday said that in a step that further intensifies pressure on Ukraine, Russia and Belarus are extending military exercises that were due to end on Sunday. Acknowledging the “real possibility” of war, Vice President Kamala Harris Harris tried to make the case to American allies that rapidly spiralling tensions on the Ukraine-Russia border meant European security was under threat and there should be unified support for economic penalties if the Kremlin invades its neighbour, Reuters reported. Read More…