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Germany's Scholz and US's Biden call Ukraine situation 'extremely serious'
At the same time, both leaders welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement that diplomatic efforts should continue, the spokesperson said
 "Germany's Scholz and US's Biden call Ukraine situation 'extremely serious'")
Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine is growing, not shrinking, warns West
More armored vehicles, helicopters and a field hospital have been spotted, Britain's defense intelligence chief said in rare public comments
 "Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine is growing, not shrinking, warns West")
Russia's claim of withdrawing troops from border with Ukraine 'false': US
Russia's defense ministry said Wednesday its forces were pulling back after exercises near Ukraine, and published video that it said showed forces leaving the Crimean peninsula
Covid LIVE: Kerala logs 12,223 new cases in a day; 255 in Mumbai
Number of active cases in Kerala and Mumbai are 113,798 and 2,115 respectively
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Russia still adding troops to Ukraine build-up: NATO Secretary-General
'What we see is that they have increased the number of troops and more troops are on their way. So, so far, no de-escalation,' says NATO Secretary-General
 "Russia still adding troops to Ukraine build-up: NATO Secretary-General")
Russian pullout meets NATO scepticism, Ukraine defence website still hacked
Russia says video shows tanks leaving Crimea; Britain and US say pullout has yet to be confirmed
 "Russian pullout meets NATO scepticism, Ukraine defence website still hacked")
Putin, Scholz agree on need to avert war amid Ukraine tensions
Europe is faced with one of its most dangerous crises in decades and there is an urgent need to defuse the tensions regarding Ukraine and prevent a possible war, the German leader stressed.
 "Putin, Scholz agree on need to avert war amid Ukraine tensions")
Biden appeals to Putin: Step back from the brink of war with Ukraine
In a nationally televised speech, Biden said the United States estimates that 150,000 Russian troops now encircle Ukraine, a higher number than previous estimates of about 100,000
Vladimir Putin: Russia ready to discuss confidence-building measures
Putin said that Russia is ready to engage in talks on limits on the deployment of intermediate range missiles in Europe
European stocks rise after selloff as Russia says withdrawing some troops
The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 50 countries, was up 0.3% on the day at 1203 GMT, its first gain after three days of drops, each exceeding 0.9%
 "European stocks rise after selloff as Russia says withdrawing some troops")
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Things to know on hopes of averting war so far
In another possible sign that the Kremlin would like to lower the temperature, Russia announced that some units participating in military exercises would begin returning to their bases
US again warns Russia of 'severe consequences' if it invades Ukraine
White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that the US is actively working to reach a diplomatic solution to de-escalate the crisis
 "US again warns Russia of 'severe consequences' if it invades Ukraine")
Predictions of Russia invading Ukraine cause turmoil
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: US intelligence has been closely monitoring troop, equipment and other moves in the region, while trying to factor in international events, like the Beijing Olympics
 "Predictions of Russia invading Ukraine cause turmoil")
After France's Macron, German leader Scholz flies to Moscow for peace talks
The chancellor has said he will hammer home the message from the West that they are open to dialogue about Russia's security concerns but will impose sanctions if it invades Ukraine
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Ukraine president Zelenskiy calls for 'day of unity' on February 16
'They tell us Feb 16 will be the day of the attack. We will make it a day of unity,' Zelenskiy said in a video address to the nation
 "Ukraine president Zelenskiy calls for 'day of unity' on February 16")
Russian diplomat urges more talks with West amid Ukraine tensions
Russia's top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin on Monday to continue talks with the West on Russian security demands amid tensions over Ukraine.
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Putin, Biden did not discuss US submarine incident, says Russia
Russia will soon submit its response to the United States and NATO on security guarantees.
Biden warns Putin of ' swift, severe costs' if he invades Ukraine
The two presidents held hour-long call as USA says it is committed to resolving the crisis through diplomacy.
 "Biden warns Putin of ' swift, severe costs' if he invades Ukraine")
Putin, Biden plan high-stakes phone call in Ukraine crisis
Before talking to Biden, Putin is to have a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with him in Moscow earlier in the week to try to resolve the crisis
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Wall Street drops, oil prices jump on Ukraine conflict worries
Rising oil prices boosted energy shares more than 2.8%, though most of the 11 major S&P 500 sector indexes declined, led by technology and consumer discretionary
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