US President Joe Biden has made an appeal to Russian president Vladimir Putin to step back from war with Ukraine. He pointed out that Moscow could cause needless death and destruction and Putin could face international outrage.

Ukraine crisis: Russian invasion still a possibility, warns Biden, demands proof of troops pullback

Russian parliament has asked President Vladimir Putin to recognise the Donbas as republics. If Putin agrees, he would be threatening war. Palki Sharma tells you why Donbas determines what happens next in the Ukraine-Russia crisis.

Gravitas: Ukraine, Russia crisis: What's happening in Donbas?

Will Russia invade Ukraine tomorrow? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked his country's citizens to fly flags and sing the national anthem on Wednesday - as many reports claim Russia could launch an invasion tomorrow. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine-Russia conflict: Wednesday the day of attack?

Vladimir Putin is counting on China to help Russia circumvent possible western sanctions. Will Beijing openly back a Russian invasion of Ukraine? What's in it for Xi Jinping? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What will China do if Russia invades Ukraine?

Ukrainians are unfolding a 200-meter-long national flag to celebrate unity day, the new public holiday was announced by President Zelensky, all in a bit to keep the patriotic spirit alive among citizens especially during a fear of war.

Ukraine marks national 'unity day,' Zelensky dismisses warnings of invasion | World English News

Russia ends its military drills in Crimea and Moscow has now said that its soldiers were returning to their garrison. The announcement comes a day after Russia had earlier announced a first troop pullback from Ukraine's borders.

Russia begins pulling back troops, ends drill in Crimea | Russia-Ukraine crisis

Ukraine is betting on drones to defend itself in case of a Russian invasion. The Turkish-made Bayraktar TB-2 is chief among them. Kyiv says this drone could offset the enormous military advantage that Moscow enjoys. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Ukraine bets on drones to 'outsmart' Russia

Amid heightened tensions between the West in Moscow over Ukraine, Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu visited Syria and held talks with President Bashar Assad. He also inspected Russian air base in the country which has served at Russia's main outpost in Syria.

Russia’s defense chief arrives in Syria to inspect Russian airbase

US president Joe Biden has made an appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to step back from war with Ukraine. He pointed out that Moscow could use needless death and destruction and Putin could face international outrage.

As Russia pullback its troops, US President Joe Biden warns attack on Ukraine still a possibility

Trouble continues for kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, fresh trial and fraud case against him began on Tuesday, if proven, this can extend his jail term by over a decade.

Russia files new charges against Alexei Navalny

Amid worrying over an impending conflict, Russia seemingly opened the door on Monday to a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine standoff. The change in tone was displayed in a carefully choreographed meeting between President Putin and his foreign minister Sergey Lavrov.

Russia indicates willingness to talk to Ukraine, opens door to diplomacy

Russia has said that some military units had begun returning to their bases after carrying out combat training measures near the Ukrainian border.

Russia says some military units are returning back to their bases from Ukraine border

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seeking to evacuate as many Israelis as possible from Ukraine amid growing fears of a Russian invasion.

Israeli officials rushing to evacuate citizens from Ukraine as Russia tensions escalate

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Scholz’s meeting comes a day after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid Ukraine tensions

In the midst of the uncertainty in Ukraine about a possible Russian invasion, the Indian Embassy in Kyiv urged Indians, particularly students whose presence is not vital, to leave the country temporarily.

India issues travel advisory for citizens, students in Ukraine as tensions rise

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance is willing to sit down with Russia for talks on how to find a diplomatic way forward as tensions mount over a feared invasion of Ukraine.

Ready to engage in good faith with Russia, says NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg

The Russian skater Kamila Valieva who has found herself amidst the doping scandal at the Winter Games defended her positive drug test by saying it was caused by a mix-up with her grandfather’s medication.

Russian skater claims positive drug test was mix-up with her grandfather's heart drug

US believes that a small crucial window of diplomacy remains for Russia to de-escalate tensions at the Ukraine border as Western leaders engages in a flurry of talks to defuse the crisis. 'We are not saying that president Putin has made a final decision we have not communicated otherwise to our partners we believe that diplomacy continues to be viable we believe that there still remains a window to resolve crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.'

United States: Crucial window of diplomacy left | Russia-Ukraine border tensions

Ukraine is demanding evidence from Washington after US officials claimed that Russia will invade "any day". Western governments are also asking their nationals to leave Ukraine immediately. Palki Sharma tells you why Washington is drumming up panic.

Gravitas: US says Russian invasion "any day"

Amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine at the border, the Indian embassy in Kyiv in an advisory said Indian nationals particularly students should temporarily leave the country. The advisory also directed Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: India issues advisory asks Indian students in Ukraine to return

Ahead of a crucial meeting between German chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Putin, Russia's defence ministry today said that some forces deployed near Ukraine have begun returning to their bases after having completed their tasks.

Russia confirms pullback of troops from Ukrainian border

Russia is legally invited in a sovereign country and operates within the framework of the international law but the US army stays in Syria without any mandate from the UN

Opinion: US and Russia fight in the skies of Deir-Ezzor is wrong

The fact that the animals were locked inside the house for several days suggests that the police did not access the alleged crime scene.

Opinion: The mysterious fate of Skripal's pets

In light of the tense situation in Ukraine, several countries have decided to either suspend or shift their embassy from the capital Kyiv. The United States is relocating its operations to the city of Lviv in western Ukraine. The US embassy in Ukraine has also issued an alert advising all US citizens to leave the country.

US moving Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv amid Russian military buildup

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