What are NATO's next steps if Russia invades Ukraine?

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia has demanded ''concrete answers'' on security from NATO to end Ukraine stand-off. ''We are not negotiating from a position of strength, there is not and nor can there be any place for ultimatums here," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Russia demands 'concrete answers' on security from NATO to end Ukraine stand-off

Russia has accused Washington and NATO of escalating tensions through "information hysteria" over deployment of troops in Ukraine. "As for specific actions, we see statements by the North Atlantic Alliance about reinforcement, pulling forces and resources to the eastern flank.

Russia accuses NATO of escalating Ukraine tensions through 'hysteria' and ramping up deployments

How the West can use economic sanctions to target Russia over Ukraine conflict

Russia still has around 100,000 troops deployed near Ukraine's border and in annexed Crimea, the head of Ukraine's state security service (SBU) Ivan Bakanov said on Tuesday.

Ukraine says Russia still has 100,000 troops near its border

Ukrainian chef Ievgen Klopotenko never expected to find himself at the centre of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. But that's just what happened when the 33-year-old pushed to have borscht -- the traditional beetroot and cabbage dish -- recognised as part of Ukraine's historical heritage.

Soup-erpower? How Borscht is causing culinary spat between Russia and Ukraine