The world is watching the Russian “special military operation” in Ukraine with bated breath as the slightest misstep can potentially end in such a way that would send shockwaves across the globe.

Wall Street stocks ended sharply lower on Friday for the second straight session, as investors fretted about deepening tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

The United States has again threatened Russia with “severe costs” if it launches any military action in neighboring Ukraine, despite Moscow’s repeated denials.

Moscow is growing weary of the West threatening its borders and the false accusations against Russia, from invading Ukraine to planning a false flag to do so, as diplomacy falters the prospect of an armed conflict is becoming very real.

The CIA is reportedly overseeing an undercover training program for Ukrainian forces in the United States.

The Russian army says more than 10,000 Russian troops are returning to their permanent bases after month-long drills near Ukraine.

A group of Democratic and Republican senators in the US call on President Joe Biden to expel up to 300 Russian diplomats.