8,400 American troops are on standby. NATO wants to send reinforcements. Ukraine is recruiting civilians into its reserve forces. Is a war between Russia and the West now inevitable? Palki Sharma brings you the latest.

Gravitas: 8,400 American troops on standby; Will US go to war with Russia?

Will Joe Biden deploy American soldiers to protect Ukraine's sovereignty? Will his European allies join his campaign against Russia? Palki Sharma tells you why neither side can afford war.

Gravitas: Will America go to war for Ukraine?

While addressing a press conference, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO and its allies remains ready for dialogue with Russia.

NATO allies ready for dialogue with Russia, says Jens Stoltenberg

With no signs of de-escalation in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, NATO said that it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more troops. While Russia denounced it as western hysteria the US too said it was putting about 8,500 troops on high alert and were waiting orders to deploy troops to the region.

NATO deploys troops amid concerns over Ukraine invasion, Russia alleges 'western hysteria'

After months of simmering tensions at the Ukrainian border things seem to be heading towards a tipping point. While on the surface all players involved in this conflict that is Russia, Ukraine the United States and NATO have been calling for calm, the actions suggest otherwise.

Biden, EU call for unity against Russia against escalating tensions at Ukrainian border

US, UK, Australia are moving diplomats and dependents out of Ukraine. US says Russian military action can come any time. NATO say it is prepared for collective defence. But Germany is proving to be a weak link. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Countries move diplomats out of Ukraine

NATO has announced that it is deploying additional ships and fighter jets to Eastern Europe in response to Russia’s military buildup along its border with Ukraine.

NATO allies sends additional ships, jets to Eastern Europe amid standoff with Russia

The United States has ordered family members of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country, the decision comes due to the ongoing threat of Russia's military action. Other US nationals in Ukraine have also been advised to leave, the US has also advised its citizens against traveling to Russia.

United States orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russia has accused NATO of ramping up Ukraine tensions with its latest deployment of troops. This after earlier NATO said that its allies have put forces on standby and sent ships and fighter jets to bolster Europe's Eastern defences.

NATO escalating Ukraine tensions with troops deployment, says Russia

In what comes as a move to enhance&nbsp;defence, NATO on Monday said that it will be sending extra force, including ships and fighter jets, to eastern Europe as Russia continues to build up its troops near Ukraine. Several member countries of NATO have offered troops and equipment.

While Denmark is sending a frigate to the Baltic Sea and deploying F-16 warplanes to Lithuania, Spain will be sending ships to join NATO's standing maritime force, said NATO.&nbsp;

France is also ready to send its troops to Bulgaria.&nbsp;

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in a statement said that the 30-country military organization is all set to take all the required measures to protect and defend the allies. This includes reinforcing the eastern part of the Alliance.&nbsp;

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Earlier, a senior British minister said that Russia would face severe economic sanctions if it installs a puppet regime in Ukraine.

"There'll be very serious consequences if Russia takes this move to try and invade, but also install a puppet regime," British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab told Sky News.

US and NATO have repeatedly voiced concerns over Russia’s plan to invade Ukraine, a charge that Kremlin denies. However, there have been various reports, citing satellite images, indicating that Russia has amassed thousands of troops near the Ukrainian borders.

Earlier, Blinked had slammed Russia for justifying its troop build near Ukrainian borders. He also said that the NATO alliance is prepared to respond forcefully to any Russian aggression.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In what comes as a move to enhance defence, NATO on Monday said that it will be sending extra force, including ships and fighter jets, to eastern Europe as Russia continues to build up its troops near Ukraine.

In what comes as a move to enhance defence, NATO on Monday said that it will be sending extra force, including ships and fighter jets, to eastern Europe as Russia continues to build up its troops near Ukraine. Several member countries of NATO have offered troops and equipment. While Denmark is sending a frigate to the Baltic Sea and deploying F-16 warplanes to Lithuania, Spain will be sending ships to join NATO's standing maritime force, said NATO. France is also ready to send its troops to Bulgaria. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in a statement said that the 30-country military organization is all set to take all the required measures to protect and defend the allies. This includes reinforcing the eastern part of the Alliance. Also read | UK warns Russia of 'very serious consequences' if it installs 'puppet regime' in Ukraine Earlier, a senior British minister said that Russia would face severe economic sanctions if it installs a puppet regime in Ukraine. "There'll be very serious consequences if Russia takes this move to try and invade, but also install a puppet regime," British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab told Sky News. US and NATO have repeatedly voiced concerns over Russia’s plan to invade Ukraine, a charge that Kremlin denies. However, there have been various reports, citing satellite images, indicating that Russia has amassed thousands of troops near the Ukrainian borders. Earlier, Blinked had slammed Russia for justifying its troop build near Ukrainian borders. He also said that the NATO alliance is prepared to respond forcefully to any Russian aggression. (With inputs from agencies)

In a move to enhance defence, NATO sends extra force to eastern Europe

Germany, a key partner in the NATO alliance has reportedly blocked Estonia from sending military hardware into Ukraine, and it has done this by refusing to issue permits for the export of German-made weapons.

Germany blocks Estonia from sending military hardware into Ukraine amid tensions with Russia

The crisis in Ukraine is increasingly looking like a proxy war between an assertive Russia and Vladimir Putin and the NATO military alliance led by the US. Ukraine is at the heart of the crisis. In this background the comments of the German Naval Chief in New Delhi highlights the severity of the decision taken on Ukraine.

German naval Chief forced to step down after comments on Ukraine

In August last year as NATO forces retreated from Afghanistan at an unprecedented pace, a massive hall of sophisticated weaponry was left behind. These US arms that were left abandoned in Afghanistan have made their way to India where they are being used by local terrorists.

Abandoned US arms from Afghanistan make way into India

Abandoned US arms from Afghanistan make way into India, militants flaunt them in video

Weapons dumped by the US in Afghanistan are being used by Pakistan-backed terrorists in Kashmir. How is India planning to counter this new terror arsenal? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: American weapons with terrorists in Kashmir

After weeks of talks and attempts at diplomacy, there has been no visible breakthrough in reducing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. In the latest NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has proposed another meeting this time between Russia and allies of the north Atlantic alliance to ward off a possible Russian attack on Ukraine.

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg proposes another meeting between Russia and allies of NATO

The NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg has proposed a new meeting amid continuing tensions between Russia and Western powers for a solution to Ukraine.

NATO chief offers Russia a fresh round of talks for a solution to Ukraine

Secretary-General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg has stated that the military alliance would not retreat its allied troops from member states that joined the bloc since 1997.

Will not pull troops from allied nations, says NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg

Despite intense rounds of diplomacy between Russia, the United States and NATO, there has been no breakthrough to de-escalate the situation along the Russia-Ukraine border. The latest NATO has turned down one of Russia's main demands the the former stopped expanding its reach eastwards towards Russia.

NATO won't pull back troops, declines Russia's security demand | Ukraine Crisis

A crucial meeting between NATO and Russia is taking place in Brussels right now. NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg is speaking on the ongoing crisis amid Russia and Ukraine.

NATO and Russia's high-level talks in Brussels as Ukraine tensions simmer

Representatives from NATO, it's 30 member states and the Russian federation are all set to meet in Brussels to discuss Moscow's build-up on the Ukrainian border. The meeting could possibly be one of the most significant and defining moments in relations between NATO and Russia since the breakup of the soviet union.

Russia and NATO member states to meet over Moscow's build-up on Ukraine border

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned that there is still a 'real risk' of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. He also added that the US would not take decisions on European security without Europe at the table.

NATO warns of 'real' risk of fresh Russian invasion of Ukraine

NATO foreign ministers met by video conference Friday (January 7) as they discussed Russia's military presence on Ukraine's borders and its implications for European security.&nbsp;

While speaking after the meeting, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "Russia's aggressive actions seriously undermine the security order in Europe."&nbsp;

He added, "NATO remains committed to our dual-track approach to Russia: strong deterrence and defence, combined with meaningful dialogue."&nbsp;

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Speaking about Russia's intention of having a dialogue, Stoltenberg said that it is a "positive signal" that Russia is now prepared to come to the table and talk because when "tensions are high, dialogue is even more important".

Hee said that the consultation is underway with other key partners, such as Georgia, Moldova, Finland and Sweden, as well as the European Union.

On Twitter, the foreign ministers of Latvia, Estonia, Belgium and Slovakia shared that sentiment, saying that NATO could not dilute its key principles or values.

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During the meeting, the ministers stressed that any further aggression against Ukraine would have significant consequences and carry a heavy price for Russia.&nbsp;

Allies continue to stand with Ukraine and fully support its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the principle that all countries have the right to decide on their own path and their alliances.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, amid all the claims made by the West after Russia increased military deployment near the Ukraine border, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denied plans for an invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Ukraine-Russia Tensions: Is War Imminent

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NATO foreign ministers met by video conference Friday (January 7) as they discussed Russia's military presence on Ukraine's borders and its implications for European security.

NATO foreign ministers met by video conference Friday (January 7) as they discussed Russia's military presence on Ukraine's borders and its implications for European security. While speaking after the meeting, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "Russia's aggressive actions seriously undermine the security order in Europe." He added, "NATO remains committed to our dual-track approach to Russia: strong deterrence and defence, combined with meaningful dialogue." ALSO READ | Russian demand that we never become NATO member illegitimate: Ukraine foreign minister to WION Speaking about Russia's intention of having a dialogue, Stoltenberg said that it is a "positive signal" that Russia is now prepared to come to the table and talk because when "tensions are high, dialogue is even more important". Hee said that the consultation is underway with other key partners, such as Georgia, Moldova, Finland and Sweden, as well as the European Union. On Twitter, the foreign ministers of Latvia, Estonia, Belgium and Slovakia shared that sentiment, saying that NATO could not dilute its key principles or values. ALSO READ | US discussed shipping Stinger missiles to Ukraine: Report During the meeting, the ministers stressed that any further aggression against Ukraine would have significant consequences and carry a heavy price for Russia. Allies continue to stand with Ukraine and fully support its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the principle that all countries have the right to decide on their own path and their alliances. Meanwhile, amid all the claims made by the West after Russia increased military deployment near the Ukraine border, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denied plans for an invasion of Ukraine. Watch: Ukraine-Russia Tensions: Is War Imminent × (With inputs from agencies)

NATO members express solidarity ahead of Russia talks: 'We are also consulting with other key partners'

High ranking officials from the United States and NATO are set to hold talks with Russia amid Ukraine invasion threat.

NATO to hold a special meeting with Russia over Ukraine invasion threat

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