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US hopes India to stand by its side if Russia invades Ukraine
The Kremlin has repeatedly denied it has plans to attack Ukraine but demanded that NATO never admit Ukraine and other ex-Soviet nations as members
 "US hopes India to stand by its side if Russia invades Ukraine")
US government urges North Korea to engage in 'serious' diplomacy
Pyongyang staged seven rounds of missile launches in January alone, marking the largest number of missile tests it has conducted in a month.
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High gas costs from Ukraine threat pose Joe Biden political risk
With the continuing threat of Russia invading Ukraine, a foreign policy crisis is colliding with one of President Joe Biden's political vulnerabilities: Rising gasoline prices at home
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US, NATO say Russia is building up troops near Ukraine, not withdrawing
The United States and NATO said Russia was still building up troops around Ukraine on Wednesday despite Moscow's insistence it was pulling back
 "US, NATO say Russia is building up troops near Ukraine, not withdrawing")
US retail sales rebound sharply to increase 3.8% in January: Govt data
December retail sales revised to show steeper decline; core retail sales jump 4.8%
 "US retail sales rebound sharply to increase 3.8% in January: Govt data")
Ukraine crisis: European companies' Russian ties can make sanctions tough
Russia has ties to world energy and financial markets and is home to major foreign partnerships and investments, so any measures will have repercussions outside the country
 "Ukraine crisis: European companies' Russian ties can make sanctions tough")
Russia still adding troops to Ukraine build-up: NATO Secretary-General
'What we see is that they have increased the number of troops and more troops are on their way. So, so far, no de-escalation,' says NATO Secretary-General
 "Russia still adding troops to Ukraine build-up: NATO Secretary-General")
US accuses China of failing to meet its free-trade commitments
The United States has accused China of failing to meet its commitments to the World Trade Organisation and says it is exploring new ways to combat aggressive Chinese trade practices.
 "US accuses China of failing to meet its free-trade commitments")
Govt reportedly working on increasing flights between India and Ukraine
Earlier, Indian Embassy in Ukraine asked its citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily
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Russian pullout meets NATO scepticism, Ukraine defence website still hacked
Russia says video shows tanks leaving Crimea; Britain and US say pullout has yet to be confirmed
 "Russian pullout meets NATO scepticism, Ukraine defence website still hacked")
Dollar slips as investors become less concerned about Ukraine; pound steady
The U.S. dollar index edged lower and was down 0.2% on the day at 95.846 by 0831 GMT
 "Dollar slips as investors become less concerned about Ukraine; pound steady")
Russia makes moves to ease tensions around Ukraine; West skeptical
For the second day Tuesday, there were signs of hope that Europe might avoid war following weeks of escalating East-West tensions
 "Russia makes moves to ease tensions around Ukraine; West skeptical")
US has not verified claim of Russia troop withdrawal, says President Biden
Biden made the remarks at the White House hours after Russia announced that some units participating in military exercises near Ukraine's borders would begin returning to their bases.
 "US has not verified claim of Russia troop withdrawal, says President Biden")
US: January wholesale inflation surged 9.7% from a year ago
Wholesale inflation in the United States surged again last month, rising 9.7% from a year earlier in a sign that price pressures remain high at all levels of the economy.
Vladimir Putin: Russia ready to discuss confidence-building measures
Putin said that Russia is ready to engage in talks on limits on the deployment of intermediate range missiles in Europe
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Things to know on hopes of averting war so far
In another possible sign that the Kremlin would like to lower the temperature, Russia announced that some units participating in military exercises would begin returning to their bases
India is a driving force of Quad: White House after the Melbourne meeting
India is a driving force of the Quad and an engine for regional growth, says White House, days after the Quad met in Melbourne to discuss issues such as tensions between Russia Ukraine.
 "India is a driving force of Quad: White House after the Melbourne meeting")
Euro extends gains after Russia ends some army drills near Ukraine
Against the greenback, the single currency climbed 0.4% to $1.1346, and within striking distance of Monday's high of $1.1369 as European stock futures rebounded on the news
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US again warns Russia of 'severe consequences' if it invades Ukraine
White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that the US is actively working to reach a diplomatic solution to de-escalate the crisis
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Russia returns some troops to base in areas near Ukraine: Report
Russia's Interfax news agency said that while large-scale drills across the country continued, some units of the Southern and Western military districts have started returning to base
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