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Russia Delivers Further Blow to Diplomatic Hopes of Solving Ukraine Crisis
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Russian forces at 70% of level needed for full Ukraine invasion, U.S. officials say
In the last two weeks, the number of battalion tactical groups in the border region has risen to 83 from 60 as of Friday and 14 more are in transit, the officials told Reuters on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the information.
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Truss gaffe in Russia revealed
Moscow described the exchange with Truss as being like the mute talking to the deaf
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U.S. Says Russia Could Invade Ukraine at Any Time
White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine, but officials say they don’t know whether Putin has decided to invade or not
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NATO fears Russia is seeking pretext to attack Ukraine
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Harris meets with allies in Munich; Russia buildup could be as high as 190K troops
Blinken will meet with foreign ministers from Germany, France and the UK.
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Russian airlines face a near-total airspace blockade to the country's west after an EU official said most European countries are set to impose flight bans.
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Russia claims it has taken control of major Ukrainian city
The city of Kherson has been fully seized by Russian forces, the Defense Ministry has claimed
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Pentagon confirms US position on Ukraine no-fly zone
Despite Kiev’s request, Washington is not discussing a move that would put it at war with Russia
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Russia and Ukraine agree on civilian humanitarian corridors
Ukraine has not achieved the other goals it sought, however, Kiev revealed
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Ukraine nuclear plant: Russia in control after shelling
Russia has taken control of Europe's largest nuclear power station in Ukraine after it was hit by shelling.
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‘No other option’: Russia calls ceasefire
Thousands are fleeing the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol after invading Russian forces declared temporary ceasefire to allow people to evacuate.
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NATO member bans arms supplies to Ukraine
Hungary explained its move by the need to protect its own safety and to prevent itself from entering “this war”
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China shocks over ‘iron clad’ relationship with Russia
There’s the “glaring failure” to condemn the invasion of Ukraine, but “extraordinary” details show where China’s loyalties really lie and why.
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Poland ready to place all its MIG-29 jets at the disposal of the US
Poland is ready to deploy all its MIG-29 jets to Rammstein Air Base in Germany and put them at the disposal of the US. The Pentagon said the proposal is "not tenable."
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NATO chief warns Russia away from attacking supply lines supporting Ukraine
Stoltenberg says 'any attack against any ... NATO territory' would trigger self-defence clause
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