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Dollar edges up on Fed and Ukraine jitters, cryptocurrencies slip

The euro lost 0.19% to 1.1319 and the dollar also gained 0.1% on the safe-haven yen with one dollar worth 113.8 per yen, though the Japanese currency was still near its recent top of 113.47

UK warns Russia of severe sanctions if it puts 'puppet regime' in Ukraine

Britain made the accusation late on Saturday, also saying Russian intelligence officers had been in contact with a number of former Ukrainian politicians as part of plans for an invasion

Ukraine: How an armed conflict could play out and can Kyiv resist Russia?

The signals are more than clear: after annexing Crimea in 2014 and sponsoring separatist movements in the Donbas, in the country's east, Moscow is directly threatening a third incursion

Kiev got $200 mn in security aid from US this weekend, more to come

United States plans to provide Ukraine with additional defensive aid on top of what is already in the process of being sent should tensions with Russia escalate

Asia stock markets tense as Fed looms, Ukraine a concern

Adding to the caution was concerns about a possible Russian attack on Ukraine with the U.S. State Department pulling out family members of its embassy staff in Kyiv.

US orders families of embassy staff in Ukraine to leave country

This advisory said Russia is planning significant military action against Ukraine.

US draws down Ukraine embassy presence as war fears mount

The move came amid rising tensions about Russia's military buildup on the Ukraine border that were not eased during talks on Friday

Who is Yevhen Murayev, named by UK as Kremlin's pick to lead Ukraine?

Murayev has promoted views that closely align with Russian narratives on Ukraine

Russia seeking to replace Ukraine government, claims UK

UK said that Yevhen Murayev, a former Ukrainian MP, is a candidate to lead the pro-Kremlin government

Biden discusses Ukraine with national security team: White House

US President Joe Biden held a meeting with his national security team, a day after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

German navy chief resigns after making comments on Ukraine, Russia

The head of the German navy resigned late Saturday after coming under fire at home and abroad for comments he made on Ukraine and Russia. Speaking at an event in India on Friday, vice admiral Kay-Achim Schoenbach had said Ukraine would not regain the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014. Schoenbach also said it was important to have Russia on the same side against China, and suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin deserved "respect." His comments, captured on video, caused anger in Ukraine, which summoned the German ambassador to complain. They also sparked consternation and a swift rebuke back in Berlin. By late Saturday, Schoenbach had asked for his dismissal, saying he wanted to prevent further damage resulting to Germany and its military from his ill-considered statements." In a statement, the German navy said Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht had accepted Schoenbach's resignation and appointed his deputy as interim naval chief. The German government has

US orders families of embassy employees in Kyiv to evacuate from Ukraine

The US State Department ordered families of personnel of the US Embassy in Kyiv to begin evacuation from Ukraine starting Monday

Turkey ready to mediate between Russia, Ukraine for regional peace: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that his country is ready to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia to sustain peace in the region

US, Russia to try more diplomacy amid rising tensions over Ukraine

Top US and Russian diplomats have agreed to keep talking in the standoff over Ukraine, even though their meeting produced no movement

Britain warns Putin and Xi: West will stand up to 'dictatorship'

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said Britain and its allies in the 'free world' must respond together to global threats

Top diplomats for US, Russia meet in Geneva on soaring Ukraine tensions

The top diplomats of Russia and the United States were to meet in Switzerland on Friday to discuss soaring tensions over Ukraine

Russia will have to pay 'heavy price' if it invades Ukraine, warns Biden

US President Joe Biden has said that Russia will have to 'pay a heavy price' if its military units move across the Ukrainian border which will be considered an 'invasion'

US Senators introduce bill authorizing president to conclude Ukraine deals

A bipartisan group of US Senators introduced a bill that would authorize the President to make lend-lease agreements with Ukraine and provide the country with lethal weapons, Senator John Cornyn said

Blinken, German Chancellor discuss Ukraine crisis, China challenges

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday and discussed the Ukraine crisis and the challenges posed by China."The Chancellor and the Secretary reiterated our steadfast support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and joint commitment to impose massive consequences and severe costs should Russia escalate its aggression against Ukraine," US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a readout."They also discussed the challenges posed by the People's Republic of China and our shared determination to uphold universal values," he added.The two officials also addressed the need to reach an agreement on a mutual return to the Iran nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Price added.The US and its allies have accused Russia of preparing to invade Ukraine, Russian news agency Sputnik reported.However, Russia has repeatedly denied the Western allegations and emphasized it is does not intend to ...

US sanctions Ukrainian officials alleged to help Russia in invasion efforts

The US levied new sanctions against four Ukrainian officials who administration officials say are part of a Russian influence effort to set the pretext for further invasion of Ukraine.