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‘Final review’ of Russia’s relations with West now possible – former president

Dmitry Medvedev has dubbed European organizations “meaningless almshouses”

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Biden orders more aid to Ukraine

The package would include $350mn in military assistance

Russia Ukraine updates: Attack on Kyiv has begun, citizens taking up weapons, significant city captured

The Russian defence ministry has claimed it has overtaken a Ukrainian city that has a population of more than 150,000 people.

If the West doesn’t awaken, this is a moment our world could change forever

The West looks impotent as Russia marches into Ukraine and if the likes of the US, UK and Australia fail to stand up, there’s no going back.

Putin recognizes rebel eastern Ukrainian regions as independent, undercutting peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday evening that he would recognize the independence of two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine tensions: Biden agrees in principle to summit with Putin

US President Joe Biden has agreed "in principle" to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the crisis over Ukraine.

Macron makes last-minute diplomatic bid as US warns Ukraine invasion imminent

French president says he has persuaded Vladimir Putin to endorse discussions on possible leaders’ summit

​Putin ‘orders’ troops to invade Ukraine: US ​

US intelligence has revealed Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his troops to invade Ukraine, with the army ready to strike.

Russia & FSU Nuclear Ukraine: What Kiev’s threats to acquire world’s deadliest weapons mean

Kiev claims it could get an A-bomb, unless it receives Western protection against Russia

Russia cancels plan to withdraw troops from Belarus, preserving its easiest route to strike Ukraine's capital Kyi

However, officials canceled that move and said they would stay, citing increased tensions.

EU issues warning about Russian 'isolation'

Brussels’ top official has warned of a return to the days of the Cold War

‘Everything is on the table,’ EU chief says of Russian energy sanctions as Ukraine tensions escalate

She highlighted that Europe was currently importing 40% of its gas supply from Gazprom, a “dependency that is not sustainable.”

Ukraine rocked by bomb blasts as war looms ​

Two blasts have rocked Ukraine just hours after a car belonging to a pro-Russian rebel leader was blown up in a suspected ruse to give Vladimir Putin an excuse for war.

Military Massive blasts hit Ukraine after car bomb

Two blasts have rocked Ukraine just hours after a car belonging to a pro-Russian rebel leader was blown up in a suspected ruse to give Vladimir Putin an excuse for war.

Putin to oversee Russian ‘strategic’ missile drills

Vladimir Putin will tomorrow oversee military drills involving Russian “strategic forces” which will include ballistic and cruise missile launches.

‘Imminent invasion’ warning after big move ​

Russia has made a huge call that does not bode well for a diplomatic end to the crisis in Ukraine.

Gerhard Schröder Casts a Dark Shadow over Berlin's Foreign Policy

In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Germany is cutting a rather ambivalent figure. Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is one major reason why. Can the Social Democrats and the country find its way out from under his shadow?

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