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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.

US embassy in Kiev recommends citizens to leave Ukraine again

The US Embassy in Kiev urged its citizens to leave Ukraine due to the "unpredictable" security situation and recommended them a number of possible destinations.This comes as the US has accused Russia of aggression against Ukraine. Moscow continues to say that it is not going to attack anyone and that claims about Russian aggression are used as a pretext to deploy NATO military equipment near Russian borders."The security situation in Ukraine continues to be unpredictable due to the increased threats of Russian military action and can deteriorate with little notice. US citizens in Ukraine should consider departing now using commercial or other privately available transportation options," the US Embassy said in a statement on Saturday.The embassy suggested that citizens go to countries near Ukraine, for example, to Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. However, it is not recommended to enter Moldova "through the breakaway region of Transnistria," as in this case, the ...

Explained: Why US sanctions may target individual Russians over Ukraine

The US has threatened Russia with financial sanctions carrying severe consequences if it invades Ukraine, but so far plenty of people have been prime targets for Western pain.

Nothing indicates China's intention to get involved in Ukraine: Pentagon

The United States does not see that China intends to be involved in the situation in Ukraine in any way amid ongoing tension, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said

Russia says it won't start a war amid Ukraine tension

Biden, EU pledge cooperation on energy security amid the standoff

Covid-19 pandemic: Russia nears 100,000 daily infections as Omicron rages

Russian authorities on Friday reported over 98,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, but according to the Kremlin, the actual number is likely to be much higher

EU, UK preparing sanctions against new Russian gas projects

The new set of sanctions is reportedly being developed with the US support, and will be aimed at curtailing financing and technology transfer for future gas projects

Will he invade Ukraine or not: What Putin might be thinking now

It would likely be a limited incursion. The political cost of capturing Ukraine's capital would be too high, and as a result, Putin would likely stop short of Kiev

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

Nuclear crisis is unavoidable without arms control, says Russia

Tensions have soared in recent weeks, as the United States and its NATO allies expressed fear that Moscow planned to invade its ex-Soviet neighbour

India's Ukraine 'challenge'

The big picture must figure in strategic calculations

Russia sees little optimism in US response on Ukraine crisis

All eyes are now on President Vladimir Putin, who will decide how Russia will respond amid fears that Europe could again be plunged into war

French President Macron takes own path, seeks dialogue with Russia

There's still room for diplomacy in the Ukrainian crisis. At least that's the conviction of French President Emmanuel Macron, who continues to push for dialogue with Russia

Oil breaks $90/bbl for the first time since 2014 on Russia tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken said the United States will make sure global energy supplies are not interrupted if Russia takes action

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.

Would welcome India's role in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says US

Tensions over Ukraine have increased in recent months, with Russia and NATO accusing each other of amassing troops on the Russian-Ukrainian border

Oil rallies toward $89 with focus on stockpile draw, Russia-Ukraine tension

In another key development, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, known as OPEC+, meets on Feb. 2 to consider another output increase.

Ukraine 'flooded' with US, NATO weapons: Russia's Permanent Mission to UN

Russia has repeatedly rejected accusations by the West and Ukraine of "aggressive actions", stating that it does not threaten anyone and is not going to attack anyone

Severe consequences for Russia if it were to move into Ukraine: Biden

Earlier in the day, Biden had a meeting with his national security team

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"