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Street Battles Rage in Kyiv as Russia Presses Assault
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Biden orders more aid to Ukraine
The package would include $350mn in military assistance
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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EU issues warning about Russian 'isolation'
Brussels’ top official has warned of a return to the days of the Cold War
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‘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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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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Ukraine-Russia tensions: Russia pulls some troops back from border
Russia says it is pulling back some of its troops from near Ukraine after a build-up raised fears of an invasion.
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Map proves Russia has Ukraine surrounded
Intelligence sources indicate Russia could invade Ukraine at any time and President Vladimir Putin is likely to strike without warning.
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Ukraine: How prepared is Russia for attack?
Russia has positioned about 130,000 troops - equipped with everything from tanks and artillery to medical facilities and logistical support - close to Ukraine's border.
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