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Covid-19 pandemic: Russia nears 100,000 daily infections as Omicron rages
Russian authorities on Friday reported over 98,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, but according to the Kremlin, the actual number is likely to be much higher
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EU, UK preparing sanctions against new Russian gas projects
The new set of sanctions is reportedly being developed with the US support, and will be aimed at curtailing financing and technology transfer for future gas projects
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Will he invade Ukraine or not: What Putin might be thinking now
It would likely be a limited incursion. The political cost of capturing Ukraine's capital would be too high, and as a result, Putin would likely stop short of Kiev
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Oil prices can hit $125 a barrel if Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens: Analysts
Though analysts believe diplomatic efforts will continue leading to a stabilisation and an eventual easing of these tensions, it may take several months for this to happen
 "Oil prices can hit $125 a barrel if Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens: Analysts")
Nuclear crisis is unavoidable without arms control, says Russia
Tensions have soared in recent weeks, as the United States and its NATO allies expressed fear that Moscow planned to invade its ex-Soviet neighbour
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India's Ukraine 'challenge'
The big picture must figure in strategic calculations
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Russia sees little optimism in US response on Ukraine crisis
All eyes are now on President Vladimir Putin, who will decide how Russia will respond amid fears that Europe could again be plunged into war
French President Macron takes own path, seeks dialogue with Russia
There's still room for diplomacy in the Ukrainian crisis. At least that's the conviction of French President Emmanuel Macron, who continues to push for dialogue with Russia
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Oil breaks $90/bbl for the first time since 2014 on Russia tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken said the United States will make sure global energy supplies are not interrupted if Russia takes action
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No concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine, says Antony Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has made no concessions to the main Russian demands over Ukraine and NATO in a written response delivered to Moscow.
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Would welcome India's role in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says US
Tensions over Ukraine have increased in recent months, with Russia and NATO accusing each other of amassing troops on the Russian-Ukrainian border
Oil rallies toward $89 with focus on stockpile draw, Russia-Ukraine tension
In another key development, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, known as OPEC+, meets on Feb. 2 to consider another output increase.
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Ukraine 'flooded' with US, NATO weapons: Russia's Permanent Mission to UN
Russia has repeatedly rejected accusations by the West and Ukraine of "aggressive actions", stating that it does not threaten anyone and is not going to attack anyone
Severe consequences for Russia if it were to move into Ukraine: Biden
Earlier in the day, Biden had a meeting with his national security team
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No intention of putting the US or NATO troops in Ukraine: Biden
Earlier in the day, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called a Russian invasion of Ukraine "imminent"
US puts 8,500 troops on alert to back NATO forces; Russia concerned
Kremlin accuses Washington of fuelling tensions, calls it Western 'hysteria'
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Ukraine urges calm, saying Russian invasion not imminent
Russia has denied it is planning an assault, but it has massed an estimated 100,000 troops near Ukraine in recent weeks, leading the United States and its NATO allies to prepare for a possible war
Germany's refusal to provide arms to Ukraine rooted in history, energy
Germany's refusal to join other NATO members in providing weapons to Ukraine has annoyed some allies and raised questions about Berlin's resolve in standing up to Russia.
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Bitcoin skids to six-month low as fears of Ukraine conflict shake markets
Wall Street stocks, too, opened down sharply, after last week posting their worst week since 2
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Ukraine crisis worsens: Diplomats fly out, fighter jets fly in
US, UK pull embassy staff out of Kyiv; Nato boosts east European flank even as Russia accuses West of 'hysteria'
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