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Russia and China line up against US in 'no limits' partnership

Putin and Xi present united front in talks at Beijing Winter Olympics amid strained relations with West

France's Emmanuel Macron to visit Russia, Ukraine in mediation trip

The visit comes after the U.S. accused the Kremlin on Thursday of an elaborate plot to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as a pretext to take military action

Putin in Beijing for Winter Olympics, Xi talks amid Ukraine tensions

The Russian leader's visit comes amid growing Chinese support for Moscow in its dispute with Ukraine that threatens to break out into armed conflict

US warns Russia may stage propaganda video as pretext to invade Ukraine

The United States has said there is little chance of Ukraine joining NATO soon but that the country should decide its own future

Xi Jinping to launch Beijing Winter Olympics with Putin, Imran Khan

The event will take place from February 4 to 20

Putin, Macron discuss Ukraine, Russian proposals on security guarantees

Putin drew Macron's attention to Kyiv "provocative statements and actions", the Kremlin said

'Life goes on' despite 'difficult' Covid-19 situation, says Vladimir Putin

The Kremlin continues to hold off from imposing nationwide restrictions even as the state coronavirus task force reported 141,883 news infections on Wednesday

US, UK threaten sanctions for Moscow elite if Russia invades Ukraine

Britain urged Putin to "step back from the brink" after the Russian build-up of troops near Ukraine stoked fears of war

Can the UN do more than just talk about Russia, Ukraine crisis?

The United States describes the meeting of the 15-member body as a chance for Russia to explain itself, while Russia signaled it could try and block it

US Senators near agreement on bill to sanction Russia for Ukraine actions

Russia has been building up its forces on Ukraine's borders for months and has demanded NATO pull troops and weapons from eastern Europe.

Ukraine's NATO membership would hurt bloc's ties with Russia: Lavrov

Ukraine's admission to NATO would seriously undermine relations between Russia and the alliance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.

Vladimir Putin, Emmanuel Macron discuss security guarantees over phone

Putin and Macron held a phone conversation to discuss the establishment of long-term and legally binding security guarantees between Russia and the West

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

America Inc pushes for caution as Biden weighs Putin sanction

Russia says 'destructive' sanctions would not hurt the russian president personally

Biden's big test: Proving he can rally allies against Putin

President Joe Biden's effort to rally support, ahead of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine is just latest big test of his ability to bridge ideological gaps and balance competing interests.

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.

Vladimir Putin backs China over 'politicisation' of Beijing Olympics

The US is among several countries which have said they will not send politicians or other representatives to next month's Games in a so-called diplomatic boycott

Here's why Russia might invade Ukraine and why US is involved in conflict

Russia has amassed an estimated 100,000 troops along its border with Ukraine over the past several months

US, Russia to try more diplomacy amid rising tensions over Ukraine

Top US and Russian diplomats have agreed to keep talking in the standoff over Ukraine, even though their meeting produced no movement

Britain warns Putin and Xi: West will stand up to 'dictatorship'

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said Britain and its allies in the 'free world' must respond together to global threats