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US should have dialogue with Russia, address ‘crux’ of Ukrainian crisis, China’s Xi tells Biden

The presidents of the two countries have held talks discussing the hottest international and bilateral issues

March 19, 2022

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Jake Sullivan, US national security adviser, raised the issue during a meeting with Yang Jiechi, China’s top foreign policy official © AP

US tells allies China signalled openness to providing Russia with military support

March 14, 2022

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China has so far not condemned the Russian invasion or the mass killings of civilians in Ukraine. Photograph: Alexei Druzhinin/AP

US urged China not to supply arms to Russia at ‘intense’ Rome meeting

March 14, 2022

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March 11, 2022

Russians may soon need humanitarian corridors themselves, Zelensky warns

The Ukrainian president says Moscow’s offensive has provoked the wrath of the world

March 11, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky © Telegram / Zelensky / Official

March 10, 2022

Why India's failure to take a hard stance on Russia could backfire

India has abstained on every UN vote condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine

March 10, 2022

India has abstained on every United Nations vote condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine. (Manish Swarup/AP)

March 09, 2022

Poland says will only send planes to Ukraine in NATO plan

As US Vice President Kamala Harris visits, Poland has said it is only ready to supply fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a NATO initiative. Washington had earlier rejected a proposal to pass Polish planes on to Kyiv.

March 09, 2022

It's thought the handover of the 28 planes might not change the course of the war, but could lift morale

March 09, 2022

NATO chief warns Russia away from attacking supply lines supporting Ukraine

Stoltenberg says 'any attack against any ... NATO territory' would trigger self-defence clause

March 09, 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg walk during their visit to Adazi Military base in Kadaga, Latvia, Tuesday, March. 8, 2022. (Roman Koksarov/AP)

March 08, 2022

Poland ready to place all its MIG-29 jets at the disposal of the US

Poland is ready to deploy all its MIG-29 jets to Rammstein Air Base in Germany and put them at the disposal of the US. The Pentagon said the proposal is "not tenable."

March 08, 2022

A Ukrainian MIG-29 fighter jet lands during the Clear Sky 2018 multinational military drills at Starokostiantyniv Air Base in Khmelnytskyi Region, Ukraine October 12, 2018 (photo credit: GLEB GARANICH/REUTERS)

March 08, 2022

China shocks over ‘iron clad’ relationship with Russia

There’s the “glaring failure” to condemn the invasion of Ukraine, but “extraordinary” details show where China’s loyalties really lie and why.

March 08, 2022

Picture: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP

March 07, 2022

NATO member bans arms supplies to Ukraine

Hungary explained its move by the need to protect its own safety and to prevent itself from entering “this war”

March 07, 2022

March 05, 2022

‘No other option’: Russia calls ceasefire

Thousands are fleeing the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol after invading Russian forces declared temporary ceasefire to allow people to evacuate.

March 05, 2022

Tanks move into the city, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in Mariupol. Picture: Reuters/Carlos Barria

March 04, 2022

Ukraine nuclear plant: Russia in control after shelling

Russia has taken control of Europe's largest nuclear power station in Ukraine after it was hit by shelling.

March 04, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via teleconference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow. Picture: Andrey Gorshkov / Sputnik / AFP

March 03, 2022

Russia and Ukraine agree on civilian humanitarian corridors

Ukraine has not achieved the other goals it sought, however, Kiev revealed

March 03, 2022

Ukrainian and Russian delegations pictured during talks in Belarus on March 3, 2022. © Sputnik / BelTA

March 02, 2022

Pentagon confirms US position on Ukraine no-fly zone

Despite Kiev’s request, Washington is not discussing a move that would put it at war with Russia

March 02, 2022

Pentagon confirms US position on Ukraine no-fly zone FILE PHOTO. © Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell

March 02, 2022

Russia claims it has taken control of major Ukrainian city

The city of Kherson has been fully seized by Russian forces, the Defense Ministry has claimed

March 02, 2022

FILE PHOTO. Military vehicles drive along a road in Armyansk in the northern part of Crimea, Russia. February 24, 2022. © Sputnik / Konstantin Mihalchevskiy

March 01, 2022

Ukraine conflict: What is a vacuum or thermobaric bomb?

Russia has been accused of planning to use thermobaric weapons - also known as vacuum bombs - in its invasion of Ukraine.

March 01, 2022

IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Image caption, Russian army thermobaric rocket launchers at a defence exhibition in Moscow last year

February 27, 2022

Ukraine invasion: Russian planes face near-total airspace ban to west

Russian airlines face a near-total airspace blockade to the country's west after an EU official said most European countries are set to impose flight bans.

February 27, 2022

Ukraine invasion: Russian planes face near-total airspace ban to west

February 20, 2022

Russia-Ukraine will be world’s first ‘naked war’

Russia-Ukraine could be the starkest conflict in history for one obvious reason. In fact, it’s already playing a huge part in how it’s playing out.

February 20, 2022

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February 18, 2022

Harris meets with allies in Munich; Russia buildup could be as high as 190K troops

Blinken will meet with foreign ministers from Germany, France and the UK.

February 18, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during the Munich Security Conference in Munich on Feb. 18, 2022. ANDREW HARNIK, POOL/AFP Via Getty Images

February 17, 2022

Why Russia wants to invade Ukraine

The eyes of the world are on Russia as it builds up forces along the border with Ukraine. This is why Putin would want to invade.

February 17, 2022

A Ukrainian serviceman is at work to receive the delivery of FGM-148 Javelins, American man-portable anti-tank missile provided by US to Ukraine as part of a military support.