Russia-Ukraine tensions

Ukraine crisis: West prepares sanctions against Russia - all you need to know

The White House announced separate, less severe and more targeted sanctions. European Union member states are also considering possible sanctions. Russia has been under Western sanctions since its 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. More punitive measures were added after a former Russian spy was poisoned in Britain in 2018 - Russia denied any involvement.

Feb 22, 2022, 15:52 PM IST

Russia could invade 'any day' now: US warns Americans in Ukraine to leave within 48 hours

"We continue to see signs of Russian escalation, including new forces arriving at the Ukrainian border," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.

Feb 12, 2022, 07:35 AM IST

Russia-US talks over Ukraine tensions remain inconclusive amid Moscow's military buildup on its border

Moscow insists on guarantees to halt NATO's eastward expansion and even roll back the military alliance's deployments in Eastern Europe, while Washington firmly rejects the demands as a nonstarter.

Jan 11, 2022, 07:35 AM IST