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Russian forces at 70% of level needed for full Ukraine invasion, U.S. officials say
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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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"Suddenly, He Started To Behave in a Very, Very Decisive Way"
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.
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NATO fears Russia is seeking pretext to attack 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 Moscow says it has withdrawn some forces and that it has no plan to launch an invasion.
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Why Russia wants to invade Ukraine
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.
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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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Russia-Ukraine will be world’s first ‘naked war’
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.
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Ukraine invasion: Russian planes face near-total airspace ban to west
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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Ukraine conflict: What is a vacuum or thermobaric bomb?
Russia has been accused of planning to use thermobaric weapons - also known as vacuum bombs - in its invasion of Ukraine.
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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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Poland says will only send planes to Ukraine in NATO plan
As US Vice President Kamala Harris visits, Poland has said it is only ready to supply fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a NATO initiative. Washington had earlier rejected a proposal to pass Polish planes on to Kyiv.
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