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British Defense Secretary says Russian invasion of Ukraine 'highly likely'

The defense secretary warned that in case of escalation, NATO will build up its forces along the Russian borders and NATO allies will boost military spending.

Poland facilitating departure of US citizens from Ukraine: US Embassy

Earlier on Saturday, the US State Department said that the US was relocating some of its diplomatic personnel from the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, to the city of Lviv amid security concerns.

Turkey issues travel warning for Ukraine amid escalating tensions

Turkey recently has stepped up for acting as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia to sustain peace in the region.

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.

Aus halts embassy work in Kiev over security concerns: Foreign minister

The foreign minister added that Australia's ability to provide consular assistance to its citizens in Ukraine could become limited.

Israel urges citizens to leave Ukraine, evacuates diplomats from Kiev

Israeli foreign ministry has issued a travel warning for Ukraine

Russia could invade Ukraine 'at any time' now, warns US

An invasion could start with aerial bombing that would make departures difficult and endanger civilians, the BBC quoted the White House as saying on Friday

Hungary will not accept extra NATO troops on country's soil: Ministry

The government of Hungary will not accept further NATO troops on the country's soil as part of maneuvers related to the Ukraine crisis, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade here said.

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.

Australian PM calls on citizens to leave Ukraine over tensions with Russia

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called on citizens of his country to leave Ukraine amid the escalation of tensions on the border with Russia.

After Quad meet, Jaishankar visits Shrine of Remembrance in Australia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has visited the Shrine of Remembrance, one of Australia's largest war memorials.Taking to Twitter Dr S Jaishankar said: "Visited the Shrine of Remembrance, one of Australia's largest war memorials. A solemn moment to honour the memory of the fallen soldiers."Notably, Australia hosted India, Japan and the United States for the fourth Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Melbourne on Friday and the top diplomats bolstered cooperation in areas including economy, security, coronavirus pandemic and free and open Indo-Pacific.The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a partnership of Australia, India, Japan and the US, each of whom shares a commitment to openness and transparency and challenges posed by China and the situation in Ukraine.This is the first time Quad Foreign Ministers are meeting since the two Quad Summits last year. They will be discussing ongoing Quad cooperation in their bilateral phone calls and meetings.Addressing a press ...

Antony Blinken and Jaishankar review ties; discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis

Blinken met Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, and discussed the current situation in Afghanistan, diplomatic efforts in Russia-Ukraine crisis and latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak.

Russia is massing yet more troops near Ukraine, says US

Russia is massing yet more troops near Ukraine and an invasion could come at any time, perhaps before the end of this month's Winter Olympics, Blinken said

Antony Blinken says Russia could invade Ukraine during Winter Olympics

Blinken did not detail the reasons behind the State Department's latest security alert that calls on all American citizens to leave Ukraine

Russia registers daily record of 197,076 fresh Covid-19 infections

The nationwide death toll increased by 701 to 338,091

US urges Americans in Ukraine to leave country: State Department

Meanwhile, the first group of American soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division arrived in Poland on February 5

Covid-19 pandemic: Russia's daily infections near 200,000 for first time

Russian authorities on Thursday reported nearly 200,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, in another record fuelled by the rapid spread of the omicron variant amid a low vaccination rate

Russia continues to build up forces along the border with Ukraine: US

Tensions remained high, with Ukraine also staging war games

Google faces fine after Russian watchdog says it broke antitrust law

Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service said the fine would be determined during an administrative investigation, adding Google's conduct had infringed users' interests and restricted competition

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's woes follow him on diplomatic trip abroad

Johnson was trying to show NATO's resolve in response to Russia massing troops near its neighbour's borders. But faced questions about a police investigation into lockdown-breaching government parties