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World leaders condemn Russian decision on Ukraine
AFP, Published on 22/02/2022
» Western powers reacted swiftly to Monday's decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognise the independence of the two self-proclaimed republics in eastern Ukraine, condemning Moscow and calling for sanctions.
US cautious on whether Russian troops to Donbass equals invasion
AFP, Published on 22/02/2022
» WASHINGTON: The United States took a wait-and-see attitude Monday to President Vladimir Putin's order for Russian troops to deploy in separatist areas of Ukraine, saying that talks remain possible "until the tanks roll."
Defying West, Putin orders troops to Ukraine rebel regions
AFP, Published on 22/02/2022
» MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into two Moscow-backed rebel regions of Ukraine on Monday, defying Western threats of sanctions in a move that could set off a potentially catastrophic war with Kyiv.
Russia launches Belarus military drills as West fears Ukraine invasion
AFP, Published on 10/02/2022
» MOSCOW - Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills on Thursday that heightened tensions and added urgency to diplomatic efforts by NATO leaders to avert a feared invasion of Ukraine.
At UN, Russia, China call out 'unilateral' sanctions
AFP, Published on 08/02/2022
» Russia, facing the threat of Western penalties over Ukraine, and China on Monday spoke out against what they called "unilateral" sanctions imposed by countries without the backing of the United Nations Security Council.
Macron heads to Moscow in bid to ease Ukraine tensions
AFP, Published on 07/02/2022
» MOSCOW: French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Moscow on Monday hoping to reach a deal with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine, at the start of a week of intense diplomacy over fears Russia is preparing an invasion of its pro-Western neighbour.
Russia wins Chinese backing in showdown over Ukraine
AFP, Published on 04/02/2022
» MOSCOW - Russia won China's backing in its showdown with the West over Ukraine on Friday, as Beijing agreed with Moscow that the US-led NATO military alliance should not admit new members.
Asean urges 'immediate' end to Myanmar violence
AFP, Published on 02/02/2022
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations urged an "immediate" end to violence in Myanmar on Wednesday and for the junta to allow a special envoy tasked with facilitating talks to visit as soon as possible.
Russia, US set for new call as West shows support for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 01/02/2022
» MOSCOW: The top Russian and US diplomats were to speak again Tuesday amid intense efforts by NATO allies to prevent an invasion of Ukraine and to show support for Kyiv.
Ukraine crisis reveals growing Republican rift on Russia
AFP, Published on 28/01/2022
» WASHINGTON - As Washington rallies the international community against Russian aggression in Ukraine, conflict has broken out back home between traditional Republicans determined to defend democracy overseas and an isolationist base asking why America should take sides at all.