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Western leaders should see doctor over Ukraine ‘paranoia’, says Russian envoy
Feb 16, 2022 05:46Russia's deputy envoy to the United Nations (UN) has advised Western leaders to see a doctor for their “paranoia” that Russia might stage an invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
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Some Russian troops return from Ukraine border in a sign of de-escalation
Feb 15, 2022 10:35Some Russian troops deployed in areas bordering Ukraine are returning to their bases following the completion of drills, Russia's defense ministry said Tuesday, in a major step toward de-escalation.
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Russia keeps door open for more dialog over Ukraine, Moscow suggests
Feb 15, 2022 03:37Russia has suggested that it is ready to continue negotiations with the West in an attempt to settle growing security tensions between Moscow and the US-led NATO over Ukraine.
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Russia ready to strike foreign subs, ships intruding into territorial waters: Military
Feb 15, 2022 03:20A senior Russian military official has warned that the country is ready to open fire on foreign ships and submarines illegally entering the country’s territorial waters as tensions escalate between Moscow and the West over Ukraine.
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Ukraine official says Kiev may drop NATO bid; retracts statement after backlash
Feb 14, 2022 09:48Ukraine may give up its ambition of joining the US-led NATO alliance in a bid to avert "war", the country’s envoy to Britain has suggested, noting that Kiev is willing to be “flexible” on the issue.
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Iran ready to mediate in Russia-Ukraine tensions
Feb 14, 2022 05:06Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed Tehran’s readiness for mediation to resolve tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
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Iranian expats in Ukraine warned of emergency situation
Feb 13, 2022 03:57Iran’s embassy in Kiev called on the nationals residing in Ukraine to get prepared for possible emergency situations amid warnings of military tensions along the country’s eastern border.
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US, allies urge citizens to leave Ukraine even as Kyiv calls for calm
Feb 12, 2022 12:56The US and some of its allies have called on their citizens to leave Ukraine, raising the alarm about an imminent invasion by Russia despite Moscow's denials and Kiev’s warnings that the West's unnecessary scaremongering is wreaking havoc on its economy.
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Wall Street stocks decline on fears of Ukraine crisis
Feb 12, 2022 08:39Wall Street stocks ended sharply lower on Friday for the second straight session, as investors fretted about deepening tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
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Blinken: Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘could begin at any time’
Feb 12, 2022 04:03US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a Russian invasion against Ukraine “could begin at any time.” Moscow has rejected the allegation that it is preparing to invade the neighboring country.