On Monday, Russia announced that it "recognized" two areas of Ukraine as independent countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent soldiers to these areas for "peace-keeping". The US and European countries have reacted with strong sanctions.
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Tensions are still extremely high over the possibility that Russia might invade Ukraine. The US and NATO have warned of a possible invasion for months. Now, the US says an attack could come in days. But a last-minute effort by France could lead to more talks.
In today's news roundup, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under intense pressure over parties held during lockdown, record-setting football quarterback Tom Brady is retiring, and a chicken is caught in the security area at the US Department of Defense.
After recent votes in Portugal and Italy last weekend, both countries still have the same leaders. In each case, the results were surprising, but for different reasons.
Yesterday marked one year from the day that Myanmar's military took control of the country in a coup. In spite of threats from the military, many people in Myanmar protested yesterday by holding a "silent strike", leaving shops and businesses closed, and streets empty.
United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced that he is stepping down. That gives President Joe Biden an opportunity to choose someone to replace him. Mr. Biden says he's planning to choose a Black woman for the position.
Members of the military have taken over Burkina Faso in a coup, removing the elected president, Roch Kaboré. Many people in Burkina Faso support the coup. Mr. Kaboré became less popular because he wasn't able to stop attacks on the country by violent Islamic groups.
Tensions remain extremely high over concerns that Russia might attack Ukraine. Russia has brought more soldiers and military equipment to the border. The US and Europe say they'll react strongly to any attack, but still hope to solve the crisis through talks.
In today's news roundup, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being encouraged to step down for breaking UK Covid-19 rules, Georgia beats Alabama to win their first national football championship in 41 years, and Japan faces a french fry shortage.
Aung San Suu Kyi, who was removed as Myanmar's leader and arrested following a coup last year, has been given a prison term of four years for having walkie-talkies and for breaking Covid-19 rules.
After a week of protests and a violent crackdown, Kazakhstan appears to have become calm. But the events of the last week have changed Kazakhstan's image as a stable country, and raised many questions about its future.