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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

US's Sherman meets with European leaders about Russia-Ukraine tensions

US Deputy State Secretary Wendy Sherman met with European leaders to discuss ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine amid an alleged buildup of Russian forces on their western border

Energy monitor blames Russia for worsening Europe gas crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has underscored that Gazprom has met its obligations under long-term contracts and blamed high spot gas prices on European decisions

NATO, Russia to hold more high-level talks despite tensions

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said both parties had expressed the need to dialogue

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

3rd military aircraft bring 86 Russians from Kazakhstan to Moscow: Ministry

The third military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces delivered 86 Russian citizens from Almaty, Kazakhstan, to Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Infections could surge 6 times higher due to Omicron variant: Russia

Russia this year has been reporting between 15,000 and 18,000 new infections a day

No progress seen after Russia-US lock horns over Ukraine tensions

The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues on Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks. Low expectations from both Washington and Moscow about the high-stakes session in Geneva appeared to have been met as senior diplomats from the two countries emerged without offering any hint of success. Neither side characterised the meeting as a complete failure, but neither did they offer any prospect of easing the increasingly worrisome standoff over Russia's military buildup on its border with Ukraine that the West sees as a fundamental threat to European security. Nor was there any indication of movement on other, perhaps less-explosive matters that have vexed the US-Russia relationship. Moscow insists on guarantees to halt NATO's eastward expansion and even roll back the military alliance's deployments in Eastern Europe, while Washington firmly rejects the demands as a nonstarter. With both sides dug in

US lawmakers to propose Bill to boost Ukraine aid, sanction Russia: Report

House Republicans are set to introduce legislation that would boost US defense aid to Ukraine and reimpose sanctions on Russia if passed, Politico reported, citing a draft copy of the bill.The bill's Senate counterpart of the proposed legislation, entitled the "Guaranteeing Ukrainian Autonomy by Reinforcing its Defense (GUARD) Act," was introduced in mid-December. The move comes amid increased tensions between Russia, the US and its allies over the buildup of Russian forces near the Ukrainian border."President Biden is failing to adequately arm Ukraine & deter Russia's military buildup. Today, I joined my House colleagues in reaffirming our commitment to Ukraine. The U.S. can no longer afford to be weak on the international stage," Representative Mike Turner said on Monday in a tweet with a link to the report.A draft copy of the legislation calls for $200 million in aid to Ukraine for air-defense capabilities and naval vessels, the reimposition of sanctions related to the Nord ..

India INX members can now access Moscow Exchange via GIFT City

The partnership will create a cost-effective bridge for Indian investors to access trading on the Moscow Exchange

Putin vows to defend ex-Soviet allies from 'color revolutions

The dramatic intervention by CSTO helped embattled Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev crush an uprising that started in protests over fuel-price increases but led to seizure of government building

Kazakh leader Tokayev steps up purge of security agency after mass unrest

Thousands of people have been detained and public buildings torched during mass anti-government protests in the past week.

Russia, US hold working dinner in Geneva, kicking off talks over Ukraine

Top Russian and US officials held a working dinner in Geneva on Sunday as part of the kickoff to a string of meetings with bilateral ties at a low ebb over Russia's military buildup near Ukraine.

US mulls technology restrictions on Russia to stymie Putin

Moscow strikes tough line on chances for talks with US

US open to discussions on limiting military exercises, missiles with Russia

The US is open to discussions with Russia on curtailing possible future deployments of offensive missiles in Ukraine and putting limits on US and NATO military exercises in Eastern Europe

Putin discusses Kazakhstan with leaders of CSTO member states by phone

Putin held several phone calls on Thursday and Friday with leaders of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, discussing the situation in Kazakhstan, the Kremlin has said.

Blinken, Israeli foreign minister discuss Russia, Iran issues: State Dept

During a call with the Israeli Foreign Minister, Blinken reiterated the Administration's ironclad commitment to Israel's security.

US, Germany say Russia poses 'urgent' challenge to stability

Both Germany and the United States see Russia's actions toward Ukraine as an immediate and urgent challenge to peace

US, its allies pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings

In a display of unity, the Biden administration and its European allies are beginning a series of meetings aimed at showing Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would be met with a forceful response

Blinken discusses Russia-Ukraine tensions with Emirati, Saudi counterparts

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the buildup of Russian military near the border with Ukraine in a call with the UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan