Russia's decision to recognize two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent with “peacekeeping operation” into the area has accelerated the crisis. Watch this report for more.

Ukraine's 2 breakaway regions are independent, Russian envoy speaks at the UNSC

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses the nation's top security officials during an Security Council meeting on Monday.

Russia has done all to use peaceful tools, says Vladimir Putin

Tensions have been escalating in Ukraine as the country remains on the brink of war. According to the US, the war is just hours away. Pentagon has said that 'Russia could attack Ukraine today'.

Pentagon says Russia could attack on Ukraine today

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.

EU: 'Russia to be cut off from International financial markets if it plans to invade Ukraine'

Western powers have now stepped up their diplomatic efforts to try and see if an invasion by Russia into Ukraine can be averted. France has held a series of talks with all parties involved in a bid to try and de-escalate the rising hostilities.

France proposes Ukraine summit; Biden, Putin to de-escalate tensions

Pakistan's Imran Khan is set to visit Moscow on February 23-24 as an all-important summit between the Prime Minister of the South Asian nation and Russian President Vladimir Putin to be held on February 24 at the Kremlin in Moscow.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Russia on February 23-24

"When two elephants fight, the grass always suffers. And here, we are the grass", says Mark Sofer, former ambassador of Israel to India on the ongoing diplomacy efforts to avoid the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Israel caught in the middle of Russia-Ukraine conflict, says Mark Sofer

Emmanuel Macron called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a decision on meeting US counterpart Joe Biden in a summit proposed by France to ease soaring tensions over Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Macron proposes Biden-Putin summit to help defuse tensions

U.S President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin may finally meet amid the ongoing tensions with Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron helped in brokering potential talks. Will the potential meeting between two leaders resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis?

Will Joe Biden & Vladimir Putin meeting resolve Russia-Ukraine issue?

The United States has warned the United Nations it has information that Russia has lists of Ukrainians to be killed or sent to camps in the event of an invasion.

US warns: Russia readying list of Ukrainian targets

Moscow said Monday that a shell fired from Ukraine had destroyed a border facility used by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), amid Western concerns about an escalation in fighting in east Ukraine.

Moscow says shell fired from Ukraine destroys Russian border facility

Amid rising Russia and Ukraine tensions, a blast was heard early on Monday in the centre of the city of Donetsk, which is held by Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, Reuters reported citing a witness.

Ukraine crisis: Explosion reportedly hits Donetsk airport area; Kremlin says Biden-Putin summit 'premature'

Macron proposes Ukraine summit to help defuse tensions with Russia

The West remains wary of the possibility of Russia and Belarus who have now announced an extension of their military drills. The United States has said that the troops that Russia is amassing is not a bluff and is warned that Russia is now positioned in a way that it can invade into Ukraine at a moment of its choice.

Russia, Belarus extend military drills amid Ukraine tensions

US warns Russian troops build-up not a 'bluff', satellite images show new deployment near Ukraine

It's often said that it is circumstances that make people into heroes especially in times of trouble. Civilians in the Ukraine are a testament to this at a time when the West and Kremlin are locked in intense negotiations, our next report gets you all the details.

What is the cost of a looming war? | Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Ukrainians are hopeful that tension will not escalate further. In Kyiv, residents said the situation is “worrisome” but they are not panicking yet. This comes as Russia has reportedly amassed nearly 150,000 troops along border near Ukraine.

Amid tensions with Russia, how residents in Ukrainian cities are reacting

France has asked its citizens to leave Ukraine as tensions rise. France is the latest country to ask its citizens to leave Ukraine. Meanwhile, NATO has relocated its staff from Kyiv to Lviv.

France asks citizens to leave Ukraine, NATO relocates staff from Kyiv to Lviv

In a tribute to the 'Heavenly Hundred', Prayers for peace pour in amid Russia-Ukraine tensions. Former President lays flowers at the memorial.

A tribute to the 'Heavenly Hundred': Prayers for peace pour in amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

Amid the ongoing war tensions between Ukraine and Russia, India issued an advisory for Indian nationals living in Ukraine. Students & non-essential workers are advised to leave.

Countries rush to bring back citizens: India issues an advisory for Indian nationals in Ukraine

France and Israel have asked their citizens to leave Ukraine as tensions rise. France is the latest country to ask its citizens to leave Ukraine. Meanwhile, NATO has relocated its staff from Kyiv to Lviv.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Israel PM urges citizens to 'come home'

The world has its eyes on eastern Europe as fears of a Russian invasion continue to grow for months. Russia has amassed over a hundred thousand troops around Ukraine. Meanwhile, Demonstrators take to the streets against NATO.

Demonstrators take to streets against NATO, demand 'Implement Ukraine-Minsk treaty'

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke about the Indo-Pacific issues and ties with China at the conference in Munich. The Indian minister was speaking during the 58th Munich Security Conference.

India on Russia-Ukraine tensions, ties with China, Indo-Pacific issues & more at Munich conference

Russia has launched massive nuclear drills amid the ongoing issue with the Ukraine crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin is overseeing the military drills.

Russia, Belarus extend drills: A sharp increase in shelling reported in Ukraine

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