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Predictions of Russia invading Ukraine cause turmoil
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: US intelligence has been closely monitoring troop, equipment and other moves in the region, while trying to factor in international events, like the Beijing Olympics
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Ukraine president Zelenskiy calls for 'day of unity' on February 16
'They tell us Feb 16 will be the day of the attack. We will make it a day of unity,' Zelenskiy said in a video address to the nation
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Japan's Nikkei lose most in 3 weeks on Ukraine, US inflation risks
The Nikkei share average lost 2.23% to close at 27,079.59, posting its biggest daily percentage drop since January 27 and touching below the 27,000 level for the first time since January 31
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Ukraine is willing to be 'flexible', could drop NATO bid to avoid war
Ukraine is not a NATO member but has a promise dating from 2008 that it will eventually be given the opportunity to join, a step that would bring the US-led alliance to Russia's border
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Airlines likely to skip Ukraine airspace after US warning of Russian attack
Dutch airline KLM said it would halt flights to Ukraine and through the country's airspace, while Germany's Lufthansa said it was considering a suspension
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Oil prices clamber towards 7-year highs on Russia-Ukraine tensions
Investors are also watching talks between the United States and Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal
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Putin, Biden plan high-stakes phone call in Ukraine crisis
Before talking to Biden, Putin is to have a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with him in Moscow earlier in the week to try to resolve the crisis
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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
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Dollar gains as Ukraine tensions rise after US warning
A Russian attack could begin any day and would likely start with an air assault, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told a media briefing
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Wall Street drops, oil prices jump on Ukraine conflict worries
Rising oil prices boosted energy shares more than 2.8%, though most of the 11 major S&P 500 sector indexes declined, led by technology and consumer discretionary
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Biden to send troops to east Europe to counter Russia: US officials
US troops set to be deployed at eastern Europe within days; Washington offers talks but rejects main Russian demands
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US discusses response to Russian proposals with European allies
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and diplomats from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK discussed written responses to Russia's proposals on security guarantees and Normandy format meeting
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Selling S-400 missiles to India shines a spotlight on Russia's role: US
Russia selling the S-400 air defence missile system to India shines a spotlight on the "destabilising role" that Moscow is playing in the region
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USA's Blinken holds talks with China foreign minister on Ukraine crisis
Washington sets out a diplomatic path to address sweeping Russian demands in eastern Europe.
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Russian gas supply halt in Ukraine crisis would hurt EU economics: Experts
The bloc would need to both hike imports of liquefied natural gas and impose emergency measures to cut demand.
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Biden warns Putin with sanctions as West steps up Ukraine defences
NATO places forces on standby and reinforces eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets in response to Russia's troop build-up.
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NATO sends reinforcements, US puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise
Tensions are high after Russia massed an estimated 100,000 troops in reach of its neighbour's border, surrounding Ukraine with forces from the north, east and south
Antony Blinken urges unity to fight ''relentless'' Russian aggression
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged western nations Wednesday to remain united in the face of what he called relentless Russian aggression against Ukraine
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Antony Blinken to meet Russian counterpart as US-Russia tensions soar
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with his Russian counterpart in Switzerland this week as tensions between the US and Russia escalate over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Antony Blinken to visit Ukraine as tensions between US-Russia escalate
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ukraine this week and meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as tensions between the US and Russia escalate over a possible Russian invasion