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The standoff in Ukraine: Roots in history
Russian psyche, moulded bloodily through the centuries, regards European expansionism as an existential threat
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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.
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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.
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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"
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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.
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NATO sends reinforcements, US puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise
Tensions are high after Russia massed an estimated 100,000 troops in reach of its neighbour's border, surrounding Ukraine with forces from the north, east and south
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Nato puts extra forces on standby, sends fighter jets to eastern Europe
NATO said Monday that it's putting extra forces on standby and sending more ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe as Russia continues its troop build-up near Ukraine.
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'Russian troops to stay near Ukrainian border amid NATO pressure'
Russia will station troops on its own territory near the Ukrainian border due to tensions with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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Talks between NATO and Russia Council concludes without clear result
Talks between representatives of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and Russia concluded without a clear outcome
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NATO, Russia to hold more high-level talks despite tensions
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said both parties had expressed the need to dialogue
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Nato, Russian officials in high-level talks as Ukraine tensions simmer
Senior NATO and Russian officials are meeting Wednesday to try to bridge seemingly irreconcilable differences over the future of Ukraine
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Washington's NATO commitments complicate US strategic priority in Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organizations' military commitments may prove costly for US strategic interest as Washington may be entangled in conflicts in Europe.
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White House says meeting between Russia NATO leaders expected on Jan 12
A Russia-NATO meeting is expected on January 12, Sputnik reported citing a news agency.
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Blinken, NATO chief discuss readiness for talks over Russia-Ukraine crisis
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg concerns over Russia's military activity near Ukraine
President Putin urges West to act quickly to offer security guarantees
The Russian leader welcomed talks with the US that are set to start in Geneva next month, but warned the discussion focused on Moscow's demand needs to produce quick results
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Moscow hopes for serious response to its security proposals: Russian FM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that Moscow hopes that its proposals on security guarantees will be taken seriously by NATO and the US.
Prepared for military reply, Russia's Vladimir Putin warns West & Nato
The Russian president has for weeks accused the United States and the Washington-led Nato military alliance of stoking tensions near Moscow's borders
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