Ukraine
World leaders react when Russia recognizes the state of East Ukraine
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Western powers quickly reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin's February 21 decision to recognize the independence of the two self-proclaimed regions in eastern Ukraine, condemn Russia and call for sanctions.
Russia imports US$5 billion in foreign currency amid Ukraine tensions
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Russian banks imported annual foreign currency worth US$5 billion in December, up from US$2.65 billion a year earlier.
Russian-French President agrees on solutions for Ukraine
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Russia and France will hold a meeting in the coming hours with the aim of reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Ukraine warns of possible re-ownership of nuclear weapons
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that he could abandon his commitment to become a non-nuclear state and reverse the decision to abandon nuclear weapons after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Overview of the exchange between Russia, the US and NATO on security
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Russia has highlighted the situation in Ukraine, US nuclear weapons in Europe, NATO violating treaties, and a law-based stance after Moscow's security proposal was rejected.
Ukraine and Donbass accuse each other of arson
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Information about Ukraine and Donbass accusing each other of arson was released after Russia declared that the risk of conflict in eastern Ukraine was still high.
Russia withdraws troops and weapons from Crimea
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Russia withdraws troops, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and other weapons from Crimea after the exercise.
Mr. Biden reacts to Russia's withdrawal of troops from the Ukrainian border
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US President Joe Biden believes that the Russian army will continue to "surprise Ukraine" even as Russia withdraws from Belarus.
US helicopter Welcomes Mysterious Passengers at Ukraine- Poland Border
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The US military's Blackhawk helicopter is said to have landed at the Ukraine-Poland border to pick up a mysterious passenger from the black SUV.
Russian ministries withdraw weapons from Belarus
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Russian weapons are piled up at the stations to return home after the joint exercises in Belarus end.
Ukraine asks OSCE to convene an urgent meeting with Russia
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Ukraine said Russia could not explain "unusual military activities" at the two countries' borders, and asked OSCE to convene an urgent meeting.
US President Commits to Ukraine President for Russia
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President Joe Biden spoke by phone with the Ukrainian president, affirming that the US will take a decisive response to Russia's escalation.
The real problem is that Russia tightens the three bottlenecks around Ukraine
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The West has accused Russia of creating pressure points on three sides of Ukraine and closely following Russia's moves in each of these stages.
Ukraine crisis: US increases B-52 and F-16 armaments near Russia
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In the latest increase in equipment amid the Ukraine crisis, the US deployed B-52, F-15 and F-16 squads near Russia.
Reasons for Russia-France President's use of the super-long talks table
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron sat at the two ends of the table, 4m apart, during talks on February 7.
