Pakistan PM Imran Khan is on his way to Russia for a two-day visit. This is the first bilateral meeting between the two nations in over two decades even as a standoff between Russia and the West over Ukraine has escalated sharply.

Pak PM Imran khan on his way to Russia for two-day visit amid Ukraine tensions

As tensions mount over the Ukraine crisis and Russia's latest provocations, new Russian troop activity was reported on the border. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Minsk agreement does not exist.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The Minsk agreement does not exist

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a joint press conference with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda and Lithuanian counterpart Gitanas Nauseda. The leaders expressed their strongest condemnation of the decision by the Russian Federation to recognise the so-called “DPR” and “LPR”.

Ukrainian President Zelensky holds joint presser with Polish and Lithuanian counterparts

The western nations have started imposing sanctions. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancelled his meeting with Russia's Lavrov. In the latest, US President Joe Biden imposed new sanctions on Russia.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: US President Joe Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia

India called for 'restraint and talks' at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. How long can India ignore Russia's unilateral moves in Europe? Should New Delhi rethink its ties with Russia? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India urges 'restraint and talks' in eastern Ukraine

How much do we know about Donbas- the region Russia sent troops into? At least 800,000 Donbas residents have Russian passports. Many celebrated Putin's move by bursting firecrackers. What about the rest? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Understanding Donbas: The region Russian just sent troops into

Russia has ordered troops into Ukraine. If a war reaks out, Europe could find itself dealing with another refugee crisis. For the rest of the world, this conflict could lead to supply chain disruptions, market volatility & price hikes. Palki Sharma explains why.

Gravitas: The implications of war between Russia & Ukraine

The West depicts Vladimir Putin as a mercurial leader prone to delusions. How true is this assessment? What is the secret behind Putin's foreign policy successes? Palki Sharma tells you what makes Putin tick.

Gravitas: Inside Vladimir Putin's mind

Russia's actions in Ukraine have divided the world into 3 clear parts. One side supports Ukraine & slams Russia. The second supports Moscow & slams the west. The third side does not want to pick a side. Palki Sharma decodes the global response.

Gravitas: How the world reacted to Putin's move in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine and deployed Russian soldiers there. What is Putin's endgame in Donbas? How does recognising the rebels help him? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin recognises Donbas rebel republics

The UK government imposed tough sanctions against five Russian banks and three billionaires from the country over President Vladimir Putin’s aggressive action on the Ukraine border.

UK PM Boris Johnson warns of more punitive actions as he sanctions Russian banks

The UK says it is ready to impose further sanctions on Russia. On Tuesday, it announced five Russian banks and three oligarch billionaires would be sanctioned over Moscow's actions in eastern Ukraine.

UK: Critics question Johnson govt's sanctions over Russia

British health minister Sajid Javid on Tuesday (February 22) claimed that the "invasion of Ukraine has begun" as he said, Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent actions towards Ukraine show he has chosen confrontation with the West over diplomatic dialogue.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK minister claims that 'invasion' of Ukraine has begun

As fears mount of a full scale invasion, Ukraine has urged its citizens to leave Russia immediately citing the threat of Russian invasion that could complicate access to its consulate.

Ukraine urges citizens to leave Russia immediately

The decisions that Russian president takes in the next few days will impact not just Ukraine but also its allies. What will it mean to them? Will they be caught in another cold war or could they be in the line for a next takeover? More details coming up!

Will conflict spiral out of Ukraine? Decoding implications of Russian invasion on Ukraine and allies

Russia has recognized rebel-held areas of eastern Ukraine as independent republics. How will this move affect European security? Can NATO and Russia reach some sort of middle ground? Watch WION's interview with Estonia's former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

Estonia's Ex-President speaks to WION | How will Putin's moves in Ukraine affect European security?

Developments in Ukraine has made Taiwan located halfway across the world nervous that China might take advantage of a distracted West and increase pressure on the island. Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen has ordered the island's armed and security forces to step up their surveillance and remain alert for any Chinese military activity in the region.

Taiwan cautious of Chinese aggression amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions

A day after Germany halted the crucial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, its economic minister said that it's possible that the pipeline can be completely shut down. These comments came after Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered troops into eastern Ukraine.

Germany halts key Nord Stream 2 project amid Russia-Ukraine crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin asks Ukraine to renounce NATO bid amid heightened tensions

Amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis, Taiwan is cautious of Chinese aggression and has ordered its Army to be combat-ready. Taiwan is keeping an eye on the Ukraine crisis.

Amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis, Taiwan remains wary of the Chinese attack

Russia's recognition of Ukraine's rebel regions has drawn differing views within Ukraine. Kyiv residents have refused to accept it while Donetsk celebrated the move.

Kyiv residents express shock, Donetsk celebrates Putin's recognition of Ukraine's two regions

Japan on Tuesday said it stood ready to join the United States and other G7 industrialized nations in slapping sanctions on Russia, should President Vladimir Putin order an invasion of Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Japan ready to join US-led sanctions on Moscow

Monitors from the OSCE European security body on Monday reported more than 3,000 new ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine, a high for the year. The report reflects a sharp spike in violence that preceded President Vladimir Putin's decision to order Russian troops into two Moscow-backed rebel regions he recognised as independent earlier in the day.

Amid rising tensions, OSCE reports more than 3,000 new ceasefires violations in eastern Ukraine

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has disclosed details of the possible sanctions that Moscow could face if it were to resort to invading into Ukraine. She has pointed out that Russia could potentially be cut off from the international financial markets altogether and could also be denied access into major export goods, listen in.

'No access to financial markets of Russia plans to invade Ukraine,' warns EU

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