NATO-Russia relations

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Russia has wanted to ally itself with Europeans since the 90s. What has led to today's hostility?

Like it or not, the Russian president is doubling down on his crusade against American hegemony

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

Defense ministers have held talks over fears that Russia could be seeking to send its troops into Ukraine. Moscow says it has withdrawn some forces and that it has no plan to launch an invasion.

Few world leaders know Vladimir Putin better than Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. In an interview, he tells DER SPIEGEL that the Russians are willing to pay a high price for things that are important to them.

Intelligence sources indicate Russia could invade Ukraine at any time and President Vladimir Putin is likely to strike without warning.

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.

A presidential aide said the talks took place amid unprecedented US ‘hysteria’

There will be no UK soldiers in Ukraine amid fears of a Russian attack, the armed forces minister said

White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine, but officials say they don’t know whether Putin has decided to invade or not

Moscow described the exchange with Truss as being like the mute talking to the deaf

The French president insists Putin doesn’t covet Ukraine, but wants to rein in NATO