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Putin loses allies in eastern Europe by invading Ukraine, draws criticism

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shocked the former Soviet satellite states of Central and Eastern Europe, drawing strong condemnation even from the region's most pro-Kremlin politicians.

Russia's actions in Ukraine cannot be labelled as 'occupation': Kremlin

Russia said it was not talking about the "occupation" of the Ukrainian territory, but made it clear that the ongoing special military operation's timeframe would be determined by Putin

Impossible to lock countries like Russia behind iron curtain: Kremlin

Countries like Russia cannot be "locked up" behind the iron curtain, the Russian Presidential Spokesman asserted on Thursday, as the US-led West threatened to impose more biting sanctions

Ukraine's economy is another victim of Russia's ''hybrid war''

The squeezing of Ukraine's economy is a key destabilising tactic in what the government describes as hybrid warfare intended to eat away at the country from within

Russia's Putin flexes military for Ukraine move; West to respond

New Russia bills, which are likely to be quickly rubber-stamped by the Kremlin-controlled parliament, came a day after President Putin recognised the independence of the regions in eastern Ukraine

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Putin and Biden could meet or talk but no firm plans yet: Kremlin

The United States and its allies have been warning for days that Russia could invade Ukraine at any time, which Moscow denies

Kremlin has signalled it is open to dialogue: German Chancellor

With the United States warning of an imminent invasion, Olaf Scholz told the Munich Security Conference any attack would be a 'serious mistake' with high 'political, economic and geostrategic costs'

Putin scheduled to have phone call with Macron amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

Kremlin has confirmed a scheduled phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions, media reports said.

Govt reportedly working on increasing flights between India and Ukraine

Earlier, Indian Embassy in Ukraine asked its citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily

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

Russia says video shows tanks, military equipment leaving Crimea

The video, published by the RIA news agency, showed dozens of military vehicles crossing the bridge at night

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny stands new trial in prison

A new trial against Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny opened Tuesday at the penal colony where he faces another lengthy prison term

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

Sliver of hope: Kremlin sees a diplomatic path on Ukraine crisis

Questions remain about Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions, however

Biden told Putin several times nuclear war must not start: Kremlin aide

US President Joe Biden told his Russian counterpart repeatedly during his phone call that nuclear war must not be started and it cannot be won, said Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov."It is very important that President Biden several times said during the conversation that nuclear war must not be started and cannot be won," Sputnik quoted Ushakov as saying.The phone call between the two leaders lasted for 50 minutes."President Biden's call with President Putin concluded at 4:25 PM EST," White House said on Thursday (local time). The call began at 3:35 PM EST.Emphasising that the presidents discussed all key topics, Ushakov said that the conversation was very businesslike, meaningful, and the presidents, which is also very important, agreed to continue the dialogue after the new year."In principle, we are satisfied with the talks as they were frank, substantive and specific. And I can also say that the spirit of these talks was constructive," Ushakov said.The Kremlin aide also said that during

Kremlin expects US answer on security guarantees next month

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to immediately meet Russia's demand, accusing the US and its allies of maintaining a military presence on the threshold of our home.

Russia bans 7 British citizens from entry in tit-for-tat regarding Navalny

The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that seven British citizens have been barred from entering Russia in tit-for-tat retaliation regarding Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Russia has no plans to attack Ukraine, clarifies Kremlin

Russia is not planning an attack on Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Greek TV channel ANT1 in an exclusive interview.

Ukrainian president Zelensky hopes for talks with Russia amid tensions

Ukraine's president that more opportunities for talks with Russia may arise thanks to the US diplomatic effort to help de-escalate tensions