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Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as diplomacy steps up

Russia’s top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin to continue talks and Germany’s chancellor met the Ukrainian president.

Updated: February 15, 2022 13:41 IST

Kremlin ready for more talks with West amid Ukraine tensions

On a last-ditch diplomatic trip, Germany’s chancellor said there are “no sensible reasons” for the buildup of more than 130,000…

Updated: February 15, 2022 08:36 IST

Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden plan high-stakes phone call in Ukraine crisis

A 2015 peace deal brokered by France and Germany helped halt large-scale battles, but regular skirmishes have continued.

February 12, 2022 15:38 IST

Russia says it won’t start a war as Ukraine tension mounts

Washington warned Moscow of devastating sanctions if it invades Ukraine, including penalties targeting top Russian officials and key economic sectors.

January 28, 2022 16:11 IST

Ukrainian officials have sought to calm nerves as tensions escalate. (Reuters image)

Diplomacy, prayers: Things to know about the Ukraine crisis

Moscow denies it is planning an assault, but the United States and its NATO allies fear that Russia is planning…

January 26, 2022 20:01 IST

Here are some of the reasons why Russian President Vladimir Putin is so preoccupied with Ukraine and why he has chosen to bring the crisis to a head now.

Explained- Why is Russia’s Putin drawing “red lines” over Ukraine?

Russia saw this as a threatening encroachment towards its borders and continues to say it was a betrayal of Western…

January 26, 2022 17:40 IST

The military muscle-flexing reflects a bold attempt by the Kremlin to halt decades of NATO expansion after the end of the Cold War. (Reuters)

Russia toughens its posture amid Ukraine tensions

Putin has described NATO membership for Ukraine and the others as well as the alliance’s weapons deployments there as a…

January 22, 2022 15:37 IST

A delegation of US senators is visiting Ukraine to emphasise the US support for the country. (File/Reuters)

Russia denies looking for pretext to invade Ukraine

Ukrainian officials have warned that Russia could launch an attack from various directions, including from the territory of its ally…

Updated: January 17, 2022 21:03 IST

Some epidemiologists say that calculating excess deaths is the best way to assess the true impact of a pandemic. (Reuters)

Covid-19: Russia overtakes Brazil, death toll climbs to world’s second highest

The death toll in the United States is higher, at 825,663 people, according to a Reuters tally, but its population…

December 30, 2021 21:46 IST

A health adviser to a governor in central Russia said another wave was expected in early 2022. (Reuters)

Covid-19: Russia braces for Omicron-led wave early next year, say sources

Two regional government sources said the prospect of a new wave at the start of next year had been discussed…

Updated: December 30, 2021 21:45 IST

Earlier this month, Moscow submitted draft security documents demanding that NATO deny membership to Ukraine and other former Soviet countries. (Reuters)

Security talks with US to start after holidays, says Russia Foreign Minister

Russia has denied it has plans to attack its neighbor but pressed for legal guarantees that would rule out NATO…

December 27, 2021 23:20 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin and PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi holds summit talks with Russian President Putin

In his initial comments, Modi said there is no change in the pace of relations between India and Russia despite…

December 6, 2021 20:51 IST

We don’t want militants showing up here under cover of refugees: Vladimir Putin on evacuating Afghans to countries near Russia

Putin criticised an idea of some Western countries to relocate refugees from Afghanistan to neighbouring Central Asian countries while their…

August 22, 2021 21:04 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer of a call with US counterpart Joe Biden was to save ties: Kremlin

Putin made it clear that “it makes sense to have a talk to maintain Russia-U.S. relations instead of trading barbs,”…

March 19, 2021 20:28 IST

Greta Thunberg Alexei Navalny Nobel Peace Prize

Climate activist Greta Thunberg, Russia’s Alexei Navalny, WHO among 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nominees

Nobel Peace Prize: Greta Thunberg was named as one of “the foremost spokespeople in the fight against the climate crisis”,…

Updated: January 31, 2021 15:01 IST

Elton John thanks Vladimir Putin at Russia concert

While the “Tiny Dancer” singer did not get to meet President Putin during his fleeting visit, due to conflicting schedules,…

June 1, 2016 11:56 IST

Kremlin: We expect no breakthrough in EU-Russia ties after Juncker visit

A Commission spokeswoman said on Monday that Juncker had agreed to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on…

May 30, 2016 17:06 IST

Vladimir Putin blasts West on first trip to EU country this year

On his first trip to a European Union country this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharply criticized western policy…

May 28, 2016 08:50 IST

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