Russia

US Downplays Putin Nuclear Mobilization

President Joe Biden and other top US officials played down the threat of Russia's "dangerous" nuclear mobilization.

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US Wants Hotline With Russian Military to Avoid Accidental Clash: Report

The US government plans to set up a communication backchannel with Russian armed forces to prevent an accidental clash between troops.

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Ukraine Demands ‘Immediate Ceasefire,’ Russian Withdrawal

Ukraine demanded an immediate Russian ceasefire and troop withdrawal as its delegation arrived in Belarus for talks with Russian negotiators.

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Putin Orders Nuclear Alert as Ukraine Fiercely Resists Russian Invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West.

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Zelensky Asks Europeans With ‘Combat Experience’ to Fight for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Europeans with "combat experience" to defend Ukraine against Russia.

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Germany to Hike Military Spending in Wake of Ukraine Invasion

The German government pledged to boost military spending to help pushback against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine Army Says Fighting Russian Forces Outside Capital

Ukraine's army said it was fighting invading Russian forces north of the capital Kyiv.

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France ‘Accelerating’ Troop Deployment to Romania

France is speeding up its deployment of troops to bolster NATO's eastern flank in Romania after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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NATO Activating ‘Defense Plans’ for Allies as Russia Invades Ukraine

NATO is activating its "defense plans" for allied countries as Russia attacks non-NATO member Ukraine, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said.

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Belarus Says Its Army Not Taking Part in Ukraine Invasion

Belarus's leader Alexander Lukashenko said that his military is not taking part in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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