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Cyberattack hits Ukraine, Russia moves more troops: Report

Seventy government agencies were hit, including the Foreign and Agriculture Ministries

Massive cyberattack hits Ukrainian government websites amid Russia tensions

Ukraine's foreign ministry spokesperson told Reuters it was too early to say who could be behind the attack but said Russia had been behind similar strikes in the past

European Union extends Russia sanctions over Ukraine peace deal failures

The measures target Russia's financial, energy and defense sectors, as well as goods that can be used for both civilian and military purposes

US's Sherman meets with European leaders about Russia-Ukraine tensions

US Deputy State Secretary Wendy Sherman met with European leaders to discuss ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine amid an alleged buildup of Russian forces on their western border

NATO, Russia to hold more high-level talks despite tensions

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said both parties had expressed the need to dialogue

Nato, Russian officials in high-level talks as Ukraine tensions simmer

Senior NATO and Russian officials are meeting Wednesday to try to bridge seemingly irreconcilable differences over the future of Ukraine

Biden approves $200 mn aid for Ukraine under Emergency Powers: Report

US President Joe Biden has quietly approved a new $200 million security aid package for Ukraine under emergency powers, Politico reported citing multiple sources.

No progress seen after Russia-US lock horns over Ukraine tensions

The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues on Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks. Low expectations from both Washington and Moscow about the high-stakes session in Geneva appeared to have been met as senior diplomats from the two countries emerged without offering any hint of success. Neither side characterised the meeting as a complete failure, but neither did they offer any prospect of easing the increasingly worrisome standoff over Russia's military buildup on its border with Ukraine that the West sees as a fundamental threat to European security. Nor was there any indication of movement on other, perhaps less-explosive matters that have vexed the US-Russia relationship. Moscow insists on guarantees to halt NATO's eastward expansion and even roll back the military alliance's deployments in Eastern Europe, while Washington firmly rejects the demands as a nonstarter. With both sides dug in

US lawmakers to propose Bill to boost Ukraine aid, sanction Russia: Report

House Republicans are set to introduce legislation that would boost US defense aid to Ukraine and reimpose sanctions on Russia if passed, Politico reported, citing a draft copy of the bill.The bill's Senate counterpart of the proposed legislation, entitled the "Guaranteeing Ukrainian Autonomy by Reinforcing its Defense (GUARD) Act," was introduced in mid-December. The move comes amid increased tensions between Russia, the US and its allies over the buildup of Russian forces near the Ukrainian border."President Biden is failing to adequately arm Ukraine & deter Russia's military buildup. Today, I joined my House colleagues in reaffirming our commitment to Ukraine. The U.S. can no longer afford to be weak on the international stage," Representative Mike Turner said on Monday in a tweet with a link to the report.A draft copy of the legislation calls for $200 million in aid to Ukraine for air-defense capabilities and naval vessels, the reimposition of sanctions related to the Nord ..

Russia, US hold working dinner in Geneva, kicking off talks over Ukraine

Top Russian and US officials held a working dinner in Geneva on Sunday as part of the kickoff to a string of meetings with bilateral ties at a low ebb over Russia's military buildup near Ukraine.

No concessions, no breakthroughs: Russia, US set terms in Ukraine talks

American official says won't discuss limits on deployments as Russian diplomat predicts fragile prospects for negotiations.

Prospects bleak as US and Russia prepare to meet over Ukraine

The United States and Russia are holding critical strategic talks that could shape the future of not only their relationship but the relationship between the US and its NATO allies

Blinken, Israeli foreign minister discuss Russia, Iran issues: State Dept

During a call with the Israeli Foreign Minister, Blinken reiterated the Administration's ironclad commitment to Israel's security.

US, its allies pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings

In a display of unity, the Biden administration and its European allies are beginning a series of meetings aimed at showing Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would be met with a forceful response

Blinken discusses Russia-Ukraine tensions with Emirati, Saudi counterparts

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the buildup of Russian military near the border with Ukraine in a call with the UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Will 'respond decisively' if Russia invades Ukraine: Biden told Zelenskyy

US President Joe Biden on Sunday (local time) told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States and its allies will "respond decisively" if Russia invades Ukraine

US, Ukraine share 'special' relations, says Zelensky after call with Biden

Soon after talks with US President Joe Biden over phone, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said that Kiev and Washington share relations of a "special" kind."The first international talk of the year with @POTUS proves the special nature of our relations. Joint actions of Ukraine, US and partners in keeping peace in Europe, preventing further escalation, reforms, deoligarchization were discussed. We appreciate the unwavering support of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said in a tweet.US President and his Ukrainian counterpart held a talk on Sunday (US time).Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States and its allies will "respond decisively" if Russia invades Ukraine, according to White House.During a call with Ukraine leader, President Biden expressed support for diplomatic efforts, starting next week with the bilateral Strategic Stability Dialogue."President Biden made clear that the United States and its allies and partners will respond decisively if .

Moscow sees US President Biden as the key to avoiding war in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden hopes to pull off a diplomatic coup that bolsters his sagging political fortunes ahead of the 2022 general elections.When it comes to Russian policy, Biden has sought to promote what might be called detente-lite with Moscow without using the dreaded word "reset." The governing theory of the Biden administration or, to put it more precisely, national security adviser Jake Sullivan--has been that China, not Russia, poses the gravest foreign policy challenge to America, according to National Interest.Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin requested a second phone conversation with Biden. The Russians believe that absent Biden's personal involvement any potential progress would likely be sabotaged by the State Department bureaucracy, which is highly sympathetic to Ukraine, writes Jacob Heilbrunn for the National Interest.Indeed, at a recent foreign ministry meeting, Russian sources indicate, Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov specifically referenced Biden to ...

Ukrainian President Zelensky calls end of war in Donabs his main goal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named the end of the war in the eastern region of Donbas his main goal."Unfortunately, we have not ended the war in the eastern part of our state. This is my main goal. That is why I say 'yet.' Because the next year will be better," Zelensky said in a New Year address to the nation.Kiev launched a military operation against the self-proclaimed republic of Donetsk and Luhansk in 2014 after they refused to recognize the new Ukrainian government and proclaimed independence from the country.A ceasefire deal was signed in Minsk a year later following talks brokered by the leaders of the Normandy Four states. The agreement has not been implemented so far and sporadic clashes still continue.

Joe Biden talks sanctions, Vladimir Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine

President Joe Biden warned Russia's Vladimir Putin on Thursday that the U.S. could impose new sanctions against Russia if it takes further military action against Ukraine