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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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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Moscow says it has withdrawn some forces and that it has no plan to launch an invasion.

"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.

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

Truss gaffe in Russia revealed

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

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.

Russia Delivers Further Blow to Diplomatic Hopes of Solving Ukraine Crisis

The mission also defended the movement of Russian troops "on our own soil" and accused the U.S. violating "the principle of the indivisibility of security" with the placement of "military infrastructure close to Russian borders."

Moscow warns Ukraine may ‘destroy itself’ as Russia and US clash at UN

At a UNSC meeting, Russian diplomat Vasily Nebenzya claimed Ukraine’s violation of the Minsk pact could end in ‘worst way’

A convoy of Russian armored vehicles moves along a highway in Crimea January 18. Associated Press

Russia has gathered roughly 100,000 troops on Ukraine's border.

News in-depth. Ukraine crisis marks biggest test yet for ‘Biden doctrine’ on foreign policy

US president who pledged to stare down threats from Putin faces moment of reckoning

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