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Ukrainians march in Kyiv as concerns rise over Russian invasion
Thousands of protesters convened in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv on Saturday to show unity amid increasing concerns over a Russian invasion.
US, UK FMs discuss nuclear talks, Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone talk with his UK counterpart Elizabeth Truss on the nuclear negotiations in Vienna and the situation around Ukraine.
Putin holds talks with Macron over Ukraine, Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Saturday over Ukraine tensions and Iran's nuclear programme.
Lavrov: US propaganda on ‘Russian aggression’ against Ukraine provocative
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a telephone talk with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday that Washington propaganda campaign on Moscow’s alleged aggression against Ukraine pursued provocative goals.
Russian diplomats leaving Ukraine amid escalation of tensions
Diplomats and employees of the Russian consulates have started leaving Ukraine, an informed source told Sputnik on Saturday.
Russia says not bound by restrictions on technical, military cooperation with Iran
A Russian official says Tehran and Moscow are working to establish a mechanism to protect trade and financial exchanges from the threat of sanctions. That’s according to Iran’s Fars News Agency.
Russia begins joint military drills with Belarus
Troops from Russia and Belarus have kicked off the Union Resolve 2022 joint drills at training grounds on Belarusian soil. Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on Thursday the exercises are part of the second stage of the inspection of the Union State’s response forces.
US says Russian invasion of Ukraine could create instability in ME
The U.S. Army general tapped to take over as top commander in the Middle East has warned if Russia invades Ukraine, it could create broader instability in the Middle East, including Syria.
EU eases sanctions on Afghanistan
European Union has eased its sanctions against Afghanistan to let humanitarian aid into the country. Afghanistan is going through a humanitarian crisis and over half of its population is starving.
Russia says west speculation about invasion of Ukraine ‘madness’
The speculation of Western countries about how many days Kiev can fall in the course of a potential Russian invasion is madness and scaremongering, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy said on Sunday.
Kremlin: Bloomberg disseminating false news over Ukraine
Russia says US-based Bloomberg News Agency is publishing baseless stories regarding Moscow’s plans to invade Ukraine. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov added this makes it clear how dangerous West-triggered tensions are.
Russia deploys S-400 in Belarus amid tensions over Ukraine
Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems have been deployed to Belarus and will go on air defense combat alert as part of an inspection of the Union State’s Response Force, according to the Russia’s Defense Ministry.
Russia voices deep concern over US troops deployment
The deployment of US troops in Europe is the proof that Russia has a reason to be worried, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says.
Russia says planning to alleviate sanctions effects
Russia has plans to hedge risks and mitigate consequences in the event of new economic sanctions by the US, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. He added Moscow is concerned because the sanctions behavior of Washington is absolutely unpredictable.
US, UK say preparing sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
The United States and the United Kingdom have announced they are readying sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. The Kremlin has warned any such move will bring about countermeasures from Moscow.
Russia says to retaliate possible UK sanctions
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that UK's plans to target Russia with sanctions are not legitimate. He noted any such aggression will bring about countermeasures from Moscow.
EU in gas talks with US, Qatar, Azerbaijan amid standoff with Russia
The European Union is negotiating gas supplies with the United States, as well as Qatar, and Azerbaijan, in case Russia decides to cut or stop supplies, High Representative of the EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell says.
Russia says not threatening Ukraine
 A top Russian security official says
Moscow is in no way threatening Ukraine, adding all allegations by the US authorities in this regard are total absurdity, Russian
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Russia says ‘no positive response’ from US to security proposals
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that Moscow has received a written response from the US to the Kremlin's requests for assurances over NATO expansion, expressing disappointment over quote the lack of concessions.
‘Ukraine toy in US, NATO’s hands for pressure on Russia’
Ukraine is being used as a tool of geopolitical pressure on Moscow, it became a toy in the hands of the US and NATO, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev says.
Russia voices concern over US fomenting tensions around Ukraine
The Kremlin is keeping an eye on Washington’s steps aimed at stirring up tensions around Ukraine with great concern, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Thousands stranded in Istanbul due to extreme weather
Rescue crews on Tuesday were forging ahead with efforts to clear major throughways in and around Istanbul clogged by a massive snow storm. It left countless of people and vehicles stranded overnight in below-freezing conditions.
Pentagon puts 1,000s troops on alert over Russia tensions
As tensions intensify over Russia-Ukraine crisis, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has placed roughly 8,500 military personnel on heigh alert to potentially deploy to Eastern Europe, the Pentagon announced.
NATO sends additional ships, jets to Eastern Europe amid tensions with Russia
NATO announced European allies were deploying more ships and fighters to Eastern Europe and putting new forces on standby in response to Russia’s continued military mobilization along the Ukrainian border.
Azerbaijani defense minister due in Tehran Tuesday
The Defense Minister of the Azerbaijan Republic Zakir Hasanov Zakir Hasanov will travel to Tehran on Tuesday.