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Russia could be cut off from markets, tech goods, says EU chief

The comments from Ursula von der Leyen came as tensions over Russia's intentions toward Ukraine intensified

Putin scheduled to have phone call with Macron amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

Kremlin has confirmed a scheduled phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions, media reports said.

Ukraine: Pro-Russia rebels order troop mobilisation amid invasion fears

Denis Pushilin, the head of the pro-Russian separatist government in the Donetsk region, released a statement Saturday announcing a full troop mobilisation

Ukraine-Russia crisis: As the tension grinds on, what you should know

The United States upped its estimate of Russian troops for a possible invasion to as many as 190,000

Biden is 'convinced' Putin has decided to further invade Ukraine

After weeks of saying the US wasn't sure if Putin had made the final decision to launch a widespread invasion, Biden said that assessment had changed

Rebels accuse Ukraine of shelling as Russian media reports tank withdrawals

Kyiv and the pro-Russian separatists have been facing off for eight years, and a ceasefire between them is routinely violated, but the intensity of fighting increased notably this week

Pak PM Imran to take up agenda of 2 mega gas pipeline projects in Russia

Pakistan PM Imran Khan will take up the agenda of 2 mega gas pipeline projects during his planned first visit to Russia this month for a key meeting with President Vladimir Putin, says a media report.

Biden, Scholz highlight NATO reinforcements if Russia invades Ukraine

The White House said in a statement that Biden and Scholz discussed their respective recent conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Germany's Scholz and US's Biden call Ukraine situation 'extremely serious'

At the same time, both leaders welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement that diplomatic efforts should continue, the spokesperson said

Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine is growing, not shrinking, warns West

More armored vehicles, helicopters and a field hospital have been spotted, Britain's defense intelligence chief said in rare public comments

Russia's claim of withdrawing troops from border with Ukraine 'false': US

Russia's defense ministry said Wednesday its forces were pulling back after exercises near Ukraine, and published video that it said showed forces leaving the Crimean peninsula

Covid LIVE: Kerala logs 12,223 new cases in a day; 255 in Mumbai

Number of active cases in Kerala and Mumbai are 113,798 and 2,115 respectively

Russia still adding troops to Ukraine build-up: NATO Secretary-General

'What we see is that they have increased the number of troops and more troops are on their way. So, so far, no de-escalation,' says NATO Secretary-General

Russian pullout meets NATO scepticism, Ukraine defence website still hacked

Russia says video shows tanks leaving Crimea; Britain and US say pullout has yet to be confirmed

Putin, Scholz agree on need to avert war amid Ukraine tensions

Europe is faced with one of its most dangerous crises in decades and there is an urgent need to defuse the tensions regarding Ukraine and prevent a possible war, the German leader stressed.

Biden appeals to Putin: Step back from the brink of war with Ukraine

In a nationally televised speech, Biden said the United States estimates that 150,000 Russian troops now encircle Ukraine, a higher number than previous estimates of about 100,000

Vladimir Putin: Russia ready to discuss confidence-building measures

Putin said that Russia is ready to engage in talks on limits on the deployment of intermediate range missiles in Europe

European stocks rise after selloff as Russia says withdrawing some troops

The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 50 countries, was up 0.3% on the day at 1203 GMT, its first gain after three days of drops, each exceeding 0.9%

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Things to know on hopes of averting war so far

In another possible sign that the Kremlin would like to lower the temperature, Russia announced that some units participating in military exercises would begin returning to their bases

US again warns Russia of 'severe consequences' if it invades Ukraine

White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that the US is actively working to reach a diplomatic solution to de-escalate the crisis