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Freeze or full invasion? Scenarios for Russia in Ukraine

Feb 22, 2022 (AFP)

Commentators are divided over Russia's future strategy for Ukraine, with some believing a large-scale invasion is still on the cards while others expect Putin t...

Defying West, Putin orders troops to Ukraine rebel regions

Feb 22, 2022 (AFP)

Earlier, the Kremlin leader recognised the independence of two rebel-held areas of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine, paving the way for an operation t...

US cautious on whether Russian troops to Donbass equals invasion

Feb 22, 2022 (AFP)

President Joe Biden imposed sanctions on the two Russian-backed areas in eastern Ukraine's Donbass region. But a senior US official declined to characterize whe...

Russia not planning to send troops to east Ukraine 'for now'

Feb 22, 2022 (AFP)

Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said the treaties include the provision of "military aid" but added that "speculation" on troop deployments should be avo...

US, allies lambast Russia over Ukraine at UN Security Council

Feb 22, 2022 (AFP)

Addressing the council, US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield heaped scorn on Putin's assertion that the Russian troops would take on a peacekeeping role in the...

Ukraine urges 'tough sanctions' after Putin orders troops into rebel regions

Feb 22, 2022 (AFP)

Putin's move - which came with tens of thousands of Russian soldiers on Ukraine's borders and fears of an all-out invasion - was quickly and widely condemned by...

US seeking way 'to avoid further conflict' in Ukraine: Pentagon chief

Feb 22, 2022 (AFP)

Speaking at the Pentagon with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Austin said the United States will continue to work closely with Kyiv and allies "in try...

Ukraine defence minister warns of 'hardship', 'losses'

Feb 22, 2022 (AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognised two rebel Ukrainian regions that have been fighting a deadly insurgency since 2014. He then signed two dec...

World leaders condemn Russian decision on Ukraine

Feb 22, 2022 (AFP)

Here is a summary of the responses so far: - Move 'won't go unanswered': Biden, Macron, Scholz - The leaders of France, Germany and the United States condemned ...

NATO warns Russia readying for 'full-scale attack' on Ukraine

Feb 22, 2022 (AFP)

"Every indication is that Russia continues to plan for a full-scale attack on Ukraine," Stoltenberg said after an urgent meeting with Ukraine's envoy. "We see t...

Macron calls defence council meeting over Ukraine

Feb 21, 2022 (AFP)

The gathering of the council, headed by Macron and featuring a small number of key ministers, comes after the Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin...

China denies Australia's ship laser 'intimidation' claim

Feb 21, 2022 (AFP)

A Chinese ship sailing off Australia's northern coast last week illuminated the plane, Canberra's defence department said Sunday, adding that the act had "the p...

Ukraine seeks urgent UN Security Council meeting over Russia threat

Feb 21, 2022 (AFP)

The agreement, co-signed by Russia, the United States and Britain, assured Ukraine that its "territorial integrity or political independence" would be respected...

EU agrees 'in principle' to military instructor mission: Ukraine

Feb 21, 2022 (AFP)

The announcement comes as the West warns Russia could be gearing up to invade Ukraine after massing an estimated 150,000 troops at its border. "We reached an ag...

Images show new Russian troop deployments near Ukraine: US company

Feb 21, 2022 (AFP)

The pictures show "multiple new field deployments of armored equipment and troops" departing from existing military sites into forests and fields approximately ...

Belarus says Russian forces to remain for more drills

Feb 20, 2022 (AFP)

"The presidents of Belarus and Russia decided to continue inspections of the readiness of Union State forces," the Belarusian defence minister Victor Khrenin sa...

Australian PM terms China laser incident intimidation

Feb 20, 2022 (AFP)

The ship was one of two Chinese navy vessels sailing through waters off Australia's northern coast on Thursday when it illuminated a surveillance aircraft in an...

Ukraine urges West to back 'shield' against Russia after invasion warning

Feb 19, 2022 (AFP)

Addressing the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky condemned "a policy of appeasement" towards Moscow. "For eight years, Ukraine has been a shield," said Zelen...

Brazil hits back at US barbs on Bolsonaro Russia trip

Feb 19, 2022 (AFP)

The Brazilian foreign ministry said it "regrets the tone" of statements Friday by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who said the visit had left Brazil look...

West voices fears of Russia-China axis

Feb 19, 2022 (AFP)

Russia has all but encircled Ukraine with its huge troop buildup and US President Joe Biden has warned that Vladimir Putin plans an invasion within days. Moscow...