At Kyiv's Olympic stadium, dozens of people unfolded a 200 meter-long Ukrainian flag, waving it to the beat of patriotic music to show unity against fears of a Russian invasion on Wednesday.

National Day of Unity: Ukrainians raise flags to defy Russia invasion fears

Amid troop mobilisation at the border and a flurry of diplomacy, how is Ukraine preparing for a potential showdown with Russia? Watch Ukrainian Ambassador to India, Igor Polikha, in conversation with WION's Palki Sharma on Straight Talk.

Straight Talk with Igor Polikha, Ukrainian Ambassador to India

Russia has claimed that it is withdrawing some troops from the Ukrainian border and is open to renewed talks to end a standoff with the West.

Russia claims partial withdrawal from Ukrainian border

Russia’s military announced the withdrawal of troops taking part in drills in annexed Crimea as Moscow signaled de-escalation in the Ukraine crisis.

Russia announces end of military drills in Crimea

A series of cyberattacks knocked the websites of the Ukrainian army, defense ministry and major banks offline, as tensions persisted over the threat of a possible Russian invasion.

Cyberattacks knock out websites of Ukrainian army, defense ministry, major banks

World powers remain engaged in one of the biggest crisis to have hit the east and the west that is Russia and the US-led alliance in several decades. The American President Joe Biden spoke with German chancellor Olaf Scholz, both the leaders have urged Russia to take some real steps to try and defuse tensions.

Biden, Scholz urge Russia to defuse tensions along the Ukrainian border

Ukraine's geostrategic location is one of the crucial reasons why the West is trying to avert war. Ukraine happens to be the bridge between Russia and the NATO nations, the bordering nations happens to be Poland and hence to understand the crisis better, our principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke with Poland's deputy minister of foreign affairs Marcin Przydacz.

'Russia is trying to stop integration of Ukraine, EU,' says Polish DY minister Marcin Przydacz

US intelligence continues to work on what may be its most crucial task of the moment, trying to crack a probable date of Russia's potential attack on Ukraine. It is perhaps the biggest challenge for the CIA currently.

CIA fails to crack a Ukraine attack date

Despite Moscow's assertion that it is withdrawing soldiers from the border, US President Joe Biden stated that the possibility of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is "extremely high" and might occur in "next several days".

Russia could attack on Ukraine in 'next several days', says US President Joe Biden

CIA fails to crack a Ukraine attack date; US drums up war rhetoric on Ukraine

Satellite images show Russia has moved some of its military equipment that was deployed near Ukraine. Earlier, Russia had announced a partial pullback of its forces near Ukraine that have fuelled fears of a looming invasion.

Satellite images show Russia moving military equipment near Ukraine's border

While the purported Russian invasion plan of Ukraine on February 16 didn't materialize, the West remains alert, wary of Russian military build-up at the border.

US: Russia's claims of withdrawing troops 'false'

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a press conference in Brussels, as he discussed ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine with NATO partners.

Ukraine's sovereignty is our priority, says US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

Jens Stoltenberg held a press conference in Brussels following a two-day meeting between NATO Defence Ministers. The meeting took place amid tensions on the border between Ukraine and Russia.

Russia's demands go against Ukraine's sovereignty, says NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg

US intelligence reports wrongly predicted February 16 as the date of Russia's invasion. On the same day, Moscow announced that several soldiers and tanks are returning after military drills. Why did the west drum up fears of war? Has Putin abandoned his invasion plan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US intel fails, Russia says troops returning

Many had claimed that Russia will invade Ukraine today. It didn't happen. Is this a sign of de-escalation? Should Indian students return? Palki Sharma put these questions to Ukraine's Ambassador to India Dr Igor Polikha in an exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: Exclusive: Should Indian students leave Ukraine?

Foreigners in Ukraine are now contemplating leaving Kyiv altogether in case of a Russian invasion. Also, many countries are urging their citizens there to leave and are cutting back their diplomatic staff.

Fears of a Russian attack prompts people to leave Kyiv

Ukraine on Wednesday initiated a discussion at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) about a recent statement made by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Donbass region. The 15-member council is all set to meet today to discuss the Ukraine crisis.

Ukraine calls for UNSC to discuss Donbass

Russia on Thursday (February 17) announced a new drawdown of military forces from the Moscow-annexed Crimean peninsula, continuing a troop withdrawal. While the United States warned that Moscow's announcement of a troop withdrawal is false.

Russia 'pulling back more troops' but US says Moscow could launch 'false' pretext to invade Ukraine

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance is looking to step up efforts to strengthen its eastern flank, warning that the threat from Russia has become the "new normal in Europe."

NATO to strengthen its eastern flank over alleged Russian threat

The US denies Russia's claims of withdrawing troops as false amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis

The 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to meet today to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Ukraine has called for the UNSC to discuss Donbass.

United Nations Security Council to meet today to discuss Ukraine crisis

While tensions persist over the threat of a possible Russian invasion, websites of the Ukrainian army, defence ministry and major banks were knocked offline in a series of cyber attacks. Ukraine's information security center pointed the finger at neighboring Russia.

Russia behind cyberattack on Ukrainian websites?

For weeks after hearing about Russian troop deployment, more and more troops gathering near Ukraine's borders but now Moscow has announced that some troops are returning back to the base which could be a sign of de-escalation, more in our next report.

Russia begins partial troop pullback from Ukraine border; NATO urges caution

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