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Russia to respond to US 'geopolitical games' in Ukraine, Lavrov warns
Dec 03, 2021 04:32Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that Moscow will respond to any provocative moves by the United States to drag Ukraine into "geopolitical games” as tensions between the two sides escalate over Russia’s neighbor.
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NATO chief says military bloc intends to prevent conflict with Russia over Ukraine
Dec 02, 2021 05:19US-led NATO says it intends to prevent a conflict with Russia, as Moscow has already warned that it will act if the military alliance crosses its red lines in Ukraine while refuting claims by Washington and Kiev that Russia could be preparing to invade its crisis-hit neighbor.
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Blinken to meet with Russian, Ukrainian counterparts amid tensions
Dec 02, 2021 04:09US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is planned to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba as tensions between Moscow and Kiev continue to rise.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of deploying half its army to Donbass
Dec 01, 2021 14:18Russia says Ukraine has deployed half of its army, or 125,000 troops, to the ethnic Russian region of Donbass, amid an escalation between Kiev and separatists in the volatile zone.
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Iran says all aspects of 2020 Ukrainian plane crash ‘adequately’ investigated
Dec 01, 2021 03:40Over a week into the launch of a hearing process over the accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran, Iran has defended its investigations into the case and said it has provided “adequate” attention to all aspects of the deadly tragedy that happened early last year.
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NATO chief warns Russia of 'costs' over moves against Ukraine
Nov 27, 2021 04:58NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that Russia will face “consequences” for any attempt to invade Ukraine amid escalating tensions between Moscow and its former Soviet neighbor.
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Russia to boost military in face of heightened NATO activities
Nov 24, 2021 13:34Russia says it needs to further develop the country’s armed forces in the face of "increased NATO activity," amid weeks of escalating tensions between Moscow and Ukraine.
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Russia warns US against sending military advisers, weapons to Ukraine
Nov 23, 2021 13:16Russia has warned the United States against provoking tensions in Ukraine as Washington is reportedly considering sending military advisers and new weaponry to the Eastern European country.
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Russia denounces West for 'artificially whipping up' tensions around Ukraine
Nov 21, 2021 12:23Russia has lambasted the West for artificially whipping up tensions around Ukraine with repetitive statements accusing Moscow of preparing to wage a military aggression on its neighbor, calling on the United States and its allies to halt a military built-up in the vicinity of Russian borders.
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Russia expects US to abandon ‘irresponsible’ plans to dominate Black Sea
Nov 18, 2021 03:39Russia says it expects the United States to abandon its "irresponsible" plans to control the Black Sea, after the US navy's 6th fleet deployed its command ship Mount Whitney to the strategic region to take part in multinational drills, amid escalating tensions over NATO activities near Russia's borders.