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Russia’s Northern Fleet holds military drills in Arctic region
Jan 26, 2022 13:52Russia’s Northern Fleet starts military drills in the Arctic in a declared attempt to rehearse protecting a major shipping lane in the region as Moscow stages sweeping military exercises involving all of its fleets amid alarming tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine.
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Russia warns to take 'appropriate measures' if West ignores security demands
Jan 26, 2022 10:26Russia has warned of "appropriate measures" against the West if the Kremlin doesn't receive a constructive response from the United States on its security demands.
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GOP Senate leader seeks immediate deployment of NATO troops near Russia
Jan 26, 2022 05:28US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has called on the immediate deployment of NATO troops to Poland, Romania, and the Baltic states to deter Russia from invading Ukraine.
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Kremlin: US escalating tensions over Ukraine, Russia eyes actions with great concern
Jan 25, 2022 12:46The Kremlin says the United States is fueling tensions over Ukraine, stressing that Moscow is watching with great concern, after Washington put thousands of troops on alert for deployment in Eastern Europe.
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US further ratchets up tensions with Russia, puts 8,500 troops on 'higher-alert'
Jan 25, 2022 04:13The United States is further ratcheting up tensions with Russia, announces to put about American 8,500 troops on heightened alert for a possible deployment to Eastern Europe, amid claims that Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine.
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NATO puts forces on standby, ramps up deployment amid Ukraine tensions
Jan 24, 2022 10:57US-led NATO member countries are putting their forces on standby and reinforcing the deployment of weaponry in eastern Europe amid escalating tensions between Russia and the US over Ukraine.
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Iran urges political settlement of Ukraine tensions
Jan 24, 2022 09:17The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson said Tehran is monitoring the situation in a heated standoff over Ukraine, calling for political and diplomatic approaches to defuse the tensions.
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Ukraine rejoices over receiving tons of lethal weapons from US
Jan 24, 2022 05:20The United States has provided Ukraine with tons of lethal weapons to boost the ex-Soviet republic against, what the West insists, is a pending Russian invasion.
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US orders families of embassy staff in Ukraine to leave country
Jan 24, 2022 04:22The United States has ordered family members of government employees at the American Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country, amid Washington’s claims that Russia is preparing to invade the neighboring country. Moscow has rejected the accusations.
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German navy chief forced to resign after drawing criticism for saying Russia's Putin deserves respect
Jan 23, 2022 05:43Germany's navy chief has been forced to resign from his post after drawing criticism from the German government and Ukraine over his remarks in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin.