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

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

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

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

The growing standoff between East and West is a hangover from the Cold War

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.

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

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

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

An influencer has showed off her “Barbie nose” after revealing she almost died from an extreme procedure on her vagina.

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.

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 Moscow says it has withdrawn some forces and that it has no plan to launch an invasion.

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?

Russia says it is pulling back some of its troops from near Ukraine after a build-up raised fears of an invasion.

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.

Gas reserves are running low, and Europeans could soon face the prospect of freezing to death. Now, their fate rests in the hands of Vladimir Putin.

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