Russia-Europe
Iran says US, NATO to blame for Ukraine escalation
Iran’s foreign ministry says the United and NATO’s “interference and provocative measures” are to blame for the escalation of tensions in eastern Ukraine and between Kiev and Moscow.
World reacts to Russia’s recognition of Ukraine regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine has drawn condemnation across the globe.
Putin recognizes Ukraine’s pro-Russia regions’ independence
Moscow has recognized the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics in eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday.
Russia says its forces killed 5 Ukrainian soldiers in border clash
Russia’s army says its troops have opened fire on a “Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group” that attempted to cross into the country, killing five servicemen and destroying their vehicles.
Ex-Iranian ambassador to Baku: U.S. trying to drag Russia into war with Ukraine
Ex-Iranian ambassador to Baku: U.S. trying to drag Russia into war with Ukraine
New intel adds to US fears Russia readying for military action against Ukraine
The US has intelligence indicating orders have been sent to Russian commanders to proceed with an attack on Ukraine, according to two US officials and another source familiar with the US intelligence. Moscow denies any such plan.
Kremlin: Russia has no plan to invade other countries
Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov says Russia has no plan to invade anyone, and given its history is the last country in Europe which wants to even speak the word "war”.
Russia says more troops and tanks returning to bases following drills
The units of the tank army of Russia’s Western Military District (WMD) are returning to the site of permanent deployment after conducting planned exercises, according to the Ministry of Defense.
Russian says its troops leaving Ukraine borders
Russia has announced military drills in Crimea have ended and that soldiers are returning to their garrisons. It comes a day after Moscow announced a first troop pullback from Ukraine’s borders.
Putin: Russia does not want any war, seeks negotiations
Moscow does not want any war and this is why it proposed holding negotiations on equal security in Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference after talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday. Putting was referring to the Russia-Ukraine tensions.
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.
