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

Before talking to Biden, Putin is to have a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with him in Moscow earlier in the week to try to resolve the crisis

Russia could invade Ukraine 'at any time' now, warns US

An invasion could start with aerial bombing that would make departures difficult and endanger civilians, the BBC quoted the White House as saying on Friday

Dollar gains as Ukraine tensions rise after US warning

A Russian attack could begin any day and would likely start with an air assault, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told a media briefing

Wall Street drops, oil prices jump on Ukraine conflict worries

Rising oil prices boosted energy shares more than 2.8%, though most of the 11 major S&P 500 sector indexes declined, led by technology and consumer discretionary

Biden to send troops to east Europe to counter Russia: US officials

US troops set to be deployed at eastern Europe within days; Washington offers talks but rejects main Russian demands

US discusses response to Russian proposals with European allies

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and diplomats from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK discussed written responses to Russia's proposals on security guarantees and Normandy format meeting

Selling S-400 missiles to India shines a spotlight on Russia's role: US

Russia selling the S-400 air defence missile system to India shines a spotlight on the "destabilising role" that Moscow is playing in the region

USA's Blinken holds talks with China foreign minister on Ukraine crisis

Washington sets out a diplomatic path to address sweeping Russian demands in eastern Europe.

Russian gas supply halt in Ukraine crisis would hurt EU economics: Experts

The bloc would need to both hike imports of liquefied natural gas and impose emergency measures to cut demand.

Biden warns Putin with sanctions as West steps up Ukraine defences

NATO places forces on standby and reinforces eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets in response to Russia's troop build-up.

NATO sends reinforcements, US puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise

Tensions are high after Russia massed an estimated 100,000 troops in reach of its neighbour's border, surrounding Ukraine with forces from the north, east and south

Antony Blinken urges unity to fight ''relentless'' Russian aggression

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged western nations Wednesday to remain united in the face of what he called relentless Russian aggression against Ukraine

Antony Blinken to meet Russian counterpart as US-Russia tensions soar

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with his Russian counterpart in Switzerland this week as tensions between the US and Russia escalate over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

Antony Blinken to visit Ukraine as tensions between US-Russia escalate

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ukraine this week and meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as tensions between the US and Russia escalate over a possible Russian invasion

Headed to disaster? US, Russia harden stances in talks over Ukraine

The failure of last week's high-stakes diplomatic meetings to resolve escalating tensions over Ukraine has put Russia, the United States and its European allies in uncharted post-Cold War territory

Not ready to predict when future Biden-Putin meeting will take place: WH

The White House does not have any information to be able to predict when the next meeting between Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will take place, spokesperson Jen Psaki said

US discourages India from acquiring Russian S-400 missiles: Biden's nominee

The US has made clear to India that it is discouraging it from proceeding with its acquisition of S-400 missile defence systems, said President Biden's nominee for Coordinator for Sanctions Policy

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

US open to discussions on limiting military exercises, missiles with Russia

The US is open to discussions with Russia on curtailing possible future deployments of offensive missiles in Ukraine and putting limits on US and NATO military exercises in Eastern Europe

UN welcomes dialogue between US, Russia after Putin-Biden call

The United Nations welcomes the dialogue between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Joe Biden on security and strategic issues, UN associate spokesperson Florencia Soto Nino told Sputnik.On Thursday, the two presidents held a telephone call to discuss escalating tensions over Ukraine and the upcoming talks on the issue."We always welcome dialogue between the Member States," Soto Nino said when asked about the phone call.Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have increased in the past several weeks amid an alleged Russian troop buildup at the Ukrainian border and claims of preparations for an invasion. Moscow has repeatedly denied the accusations, saying that Russia has the right to relocate the troops within its territory at its own discretion, while NATO's military activity near Russian borders poses a threat to its security.On December 17, Russia released proposals on security guarantees to NATO and the United States that seek to prevent the alliance's further expansion ...