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Russia says NATO military aid to Ukraine only heightens tension

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) continues to provide military assistance to Ukraine, which only escalates the internal conflict in the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said

Germany expels Russian diplomats over state-ordered killing of Chechen man

Germany's foreign minister said her country is expelling two Russian diplomats after a court concluded that Moscow was behind the killing of a Chechen man in Berlin two years ago

China, Russia are better than allies, Xi Jinping tells Vladimir Putin

"I consider our relations a true model of interstate cooperation for the 21st century," Putin said

Kremlin: Xi supports Putin's pursuit of guarantees from West

Putin and Xi spoke as Moscow faces heightened tensions with the West over a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine's border

European Union to impose new sanctions on Russia if Ukraine is attacked

US intelligence officials say Russia has moved 70,000 troops toward Ukraine's border and is preparing for a possible invasion early next year

Putin, Xi hail Russia-China bilateral ties during virtual summit

Xi said that the Russian president strongly supported China's efforts to protect key national interests and firmly opposed attempts to drive a wedge between our countries

US lawmakers urge Joe Biden to take immediate action against Russia

A group of US lawmakers who recently visited Ukraine urged the Biden administration to take immediate action against Russia including imposing preemptive sanctions.

No plans to attack, troop buildup purely defensive: Ukrainian minister

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said the former Soviet republic has no plans to attack anyone, and its gathering of troops is purely defensive

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin to discuss US & Nato's 'aggressive' talk

The conversation will take place at a moment of high tension in both countries' relations with the West

Russian, Iranian FMs support original version of Iran nuclear deal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian held a phone conversation to discuss the 2015 Iran nuclear deal

UNSC fails to adopt resolution on climate after Russia casts veto

UNSC did not adopt a draft resolution on climate change after its permanent member Russia cast a veto

China's Xi, Russia's Putin to hold virtual summit Wednesday

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin mentioned no specific topics and said details would be released after Wednesday's video meeting.

Omicron could replace Delta globally: Russian Gamaleya Institute chief

The Omicron strain of the coronavirus could eventually replace the Delta variant, as it is already happening in South Africa, Alexander Gintsburg said

Russia maintains nuclear parity with US, but leads in new armaments: Putin

Moscow and Washington maintain nuclear parity, but when it comes to new armaments, Russia is the world leader, Vladimir Putin said

Biden warns Putin: Russia will pay 'terrible price' if it invades Ukraine

"I made it absolutely clear to President Putin ... that if he moves on Ukraine, the economic consequences for his economy are going to be devastating, devastating," Biden said

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.

Russia on verge of throwing out Chinese TikTok, launches 'homemade Tiktok'

The Russian government has launched homemade TikTok, called Yappy to cash on Tiktok's popularity. Currently, there are 70 million monthly TikTok users in Russia.

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

Russia presses US, NATO allies for guarantees amid Ukraine tensions

A senior Russian diplomat warned the United States and its NATO allies Friday that their own security would suffer if they torpedo providing Russia with certain military guarantees.

Biden discusses security issues with Ukrainian President, assures support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden held a telephone conversation to discuss the security situation around Ukraine