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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.

March 08, 2022

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NATO member bans arms supplies to Ukraine

March 07, 2022

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Tanks move into the city, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in Mariupol. Picture: Reuters/Carlos Barria

‘No other option’: Russia calls ceasefire

March 05, 2022

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March 04, 2022

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.

March 04, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via teleconference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow. Picture: Andrey Gorshkov / Sputnik / AFP

March 03, 2022

Russia and Ukraine agree on civilian humanitarian corridors

Ukraine has not achieved the other goals it sought, however, Kiev revealed

March 03, 2022

Ukrainian and Russian delegations pictured during talks in Belarus on March 3, 2022. © Sputnik / BelTA

March 02, 2022

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

March 02, 2022

Pentagon confirms US position on Ukraine no-fly zone FILE PHOTO. © Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell

March 02, 2022

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

March 02, 2022

FILE PHOTO. Military vehicles drive along a road in Armyansk in the northern part of Crimea, Russia. February 24, 2022. © Sputnik / Konstantin Mihalchevskiy

March 01, 2022

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.

March 01, 2022

IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Image caption, Russian army thermobaric rocket launchers at a defence exhibition in Moscow last year

February 27, 2022

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.

February 27, 2022

Ukraine invasion: Russian planes face near-total airspace ban to west

February 20, 2022

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.

February 20, 2022

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February 18, 2022

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.

February 18, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during the Munich Security Conference in Munich on Feb. 18, 2022. ANDREW HARNIK, POOL/AFP Via Getty Images

February 17, 2022

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.

February 17, 2022

A Ukrainian serviceman is at work to receive the delivery of FGM-148 Javelins, American man-portable anti-tank missile provided by US to Ukraine as part of a military support.

February 17, 2022

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.

February 17, 2022

NATO defense ministers have voiced skepticism about Russian claims some troops were being withdrawn

February 15, 2022

"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.

February 15, 2022

February 11, 2022

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

February 11, 2022

February 10, 2022

Truss gaffe in Russia revealed

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

February 10, 2022

UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth attends a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following their meeting, in Moscow, Russia. © Sputnik / Russian Foreign Ministry

February 06, 2022

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.

February 06, 2022

T-72B3 tanks of the tank force of the Russian Western Military District conduct field firing at Kadamovsky Range, Russia, Feb. 3, 2022. Erik Romanenko | TASS | Getty Images

February 01, 2022

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."

February 01, 2022

A Ukrainian Military Forces serviceman on the frontline near Zolote village, in the eastern Lugansk region, on January 21, 2022. ANATOLII STEPANOV/GETTY

January 31, 2022

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’

January 31, 2022

United Nations security council hold a meeting on the situation between Ukraine and Russia at UN headquarters in New York. Photograph: Jason Szenes/EPA

January 31, 2022

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.

January 31, 2022

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