Ukraine
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.
Russian President Putin declares priority for agreements with the West
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President Vladimir Putin told Russian diplomats that Moscow prioritized reaching an agreement with the West.
President Biden urges Americans to leave Ukraine immediately
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On February 10, President Joe Biden called on Americans in Ukraine to leave immediately.
Russia begins drills in the largest deployment to Belarus
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NATO described the joint exercise, which began on February 10, as Russia's largest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War.
Overview of EU gas: The focus of the Russia-Ukraine crisis
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Up to 40% of Europe's natural gas is supplied by Russia, raising concerns about the consequences if Moscow cuts off part or all of its supply amid Ukraine tensions.
British newspaper: Mr. Putin promises to withdraw troops from the Ukrainian border
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised to withdraw 30,000 troops from the Ukrainian border after a joint exercise in Belarus.
Russian warships enter the Black Sea
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The Russian Defense Ministry said that 6 Russian attack ships are moving into the Black Sea to participate in naval exercises. The move adds to Russia's military power near Ukraine amid rising tensions.
Nord Stream disaster 2: Russia only loses money, Germany is fierce
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The cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will only cost Russia money but Germany will suffer heavy losses, according to analysts.
Overview of Russia - Ukraine tensions
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The Russia-Ukraine border is now one of the most contested in the world, where no borders existed for more than 30 years.
Russia sends heavy equipment to Belarus as US deploys troops to Ukraine
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In the context of the US advancing troops close to Ukraine, on February 5, Russia sent two long-range nuclear bomb attack aircraft to Belarus.
Close-up of US troops landing in Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
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The US military was sent by President Joe Biden to provide aid to NATO allies in Europe who have arrived in Germany and Poland.
Headlining the joint exercise of the Russian and Belarusese armies
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Video released by the Russian Defense Ministry shows tanks, helicopters and other military vehicles practicing in Belarus.