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Situation around Ukraine does not change Sweden's stance on joining NATO
The situation around Ukraine did not affect Sweden's position regarding joining NATO, and Stockholm is not seeking to become a member, the Swedish state secretary to PM, Karin Wallensteen, said.
 "Situation around Ukraine does not change Sweden's stance on joining NATO")
NATO, member states believe 'they have a right to lecture us': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin, following Russian-French talks, criticized NATO and its member state for giving a 'lecture' on Russia's armed force deployment in Ukraine
 "NATO, member states believe 'they have a right to lecture us': Putin")
NATO continues to pump Ukraine with weapons, says President Putin
Kiev ignores all possibilities for a peaceful settlement of the situation in Donbas, Putin said
 "NATO continues to pump Ukraine with weapons, says President Putin")
Moscow can attack Ukraine within a few weeks, says America
Russia has assembled 70% of military it needs to invade Ukraine: Washington
 "Moscow can attack Ukraine within a few weeks, says America")
Taliban deny Pakistan's access to used NATO equipment in Afghanistan
The Taliban also denied the presence of any group, including the TTP on Afghan soil saying that the Afghan territory will not be used against any country.
 "Taliban deny Pakistan's access to used NATO equipment in Afghanistan")
Russian forces at 70% of level needed for invading Ukraine: US officials
The growing number and capability of Russian forces close to Ukraine could suggest the window for diplomacy is shutting
Putin, Xi put on a united front amid rising Ukraine tensions
Unveil 30-year gas deal via new pipeline; tell NATO to stop expansion
 "Putin, Xi put on a united front amid rising Ukraine tensions")
Ukraine crisis may prove wild card for inflation-obsessed world markets
Top-rated government bonds and gold, assets that typically rally when political upheaval or war threaten, fail to gain in flare up.
Ukraine crisis: US will send 2,000 troops; Germany allots 1,000 soldiers
President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week and shifting roughly 1,000 Germany-based soldiers to Romania
 "Ukraine crisis: US will send 2,000 troops; Germany allots 1,000 soldiers")
Biden names Qatar major non-NATO ally as energy crisis looms
Biden announced the designation during a meeting with the ruling leader of Qatar at the White House on Tuesday
US Senators near agreement on bill to sanction Russia for Ukraine actions
Russia has been building up its forces on Ukraine's borders for months and has demanded NATO pull troops and weapons from eastern Europe.
Ukraine's NATO membership would hurt bloc's ties with Russia: Lavrov
Ukraine's admission to NATO would seriously undermine relations between Russia and the alliance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
 "Ukraine's NATO membership would hurt bloc's ties with Russia: Lavrov")
The standoff in Ukraine: Roots in history
Russian psyche, moulded bloodily through the centuries, regards European expansionism as an existential threat
 "The standoff in Ukraine: Roots in history")
No plans to send combat troops to Ukraine if Russia invades: Nato
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg also said that there is a difference between being a Nato member and being a strong and highly valued partner as Ukraine
 "No plans to send combat troops to Ukraine if Russia invades: Nato")
UK considers more troops for NATO amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
UK PM Minister Boris Johnson tried to focus attention on the crisis with Russian troop build-up on the Ukrainian border.
 "UK considers more troops for NATO amid Russia-Ukraine crisis")
Oil prices can hit $125 a barrel if Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens: Analysts
Though analysts believe diplomatic efforts will continue leading to a stabilisation and an eventual easing of these tensions, it may take several months for this to happen
 "Oil prices can hit $125 a barrel if Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens: Analysts")
India's Ukraine 'challenge'
The big picture must figure in strategic calculations
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No concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine, says Antony Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has made no concessions to the main Russian demands over Ukraine and NATO in a written response delivered to Moscow.
 "No concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine, says Antony Blinken")
No intention of putting the US or NATO troops in Ukraine: Biden
Earlier in the day, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called a Russian invasion of Ukraine "imminent"
Germany's refusal to provide arms to Ukraine rooted in history, energy
Germany's refusal to join other NATO members in providing weapons to Ukraine has annoyed some allies and raised questions about Berlin's resolve in standing up to Russia.
 "Germany's refusal to provide arms to Ukraine rooted in history, energy")