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Thousands of civilian fighters volunteer their service, including many from abroad, as authorities distribute rifles and others assemble Molotov cocktails and coordinate support

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Another global crisis, another Simpsons prediction – this time, fans are convinced a 1998 episode predicted Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Outlets amplify claims that Kyiv is the aggressor and that Russia is acting to protect its security

President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Ukrainians to keep fighting

The package would include $350mn in military assistance

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

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.

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

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.

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?