Russia ordered its top army command to begin returning troops to their permanent bases inside the country from Friday, saying it had successfully completed a snap inspection of forces in its south and west, near the border with Ukraine.

Reports: Some Russian forces returning after drills in Ukraine

Reacting to Ukraine-Russia tensions, oil prices have climbed towards their highest level in more than seven years on fears that a possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia could trigger sanctions from US and Europe and it could disrupt energy exports from world's top producer as well.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Brent crude up 1.4%, WTI crude gains 1.6%

United States has once again reiterated its warning that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment this as talks on the highest levels between the West and Russia continue in a bid to defuse the situation which in recent days have heightened dramatically. In the latest, US president Joe Biden briefed Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in an hour-long call about the conversation he had with Russia's Putin.

Ukraine President Zelensky invites Joe Biden to visit Kyiv, deliver a powerful  signal to Russia

United States has once again reiterated its warning that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment. In the latest, Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia other signatories to the Vienna Document signatories within 48 hours to address and discuss the current situation. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Kyiv warns of immediate sanctions if Russia attacks.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Kyiv warns of immediate sanctions if Russia attacks

Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba: Comments taken out of context

At least 10 countries have asked their citizens to leave Ukraine before tensions escalate further. These panicked warnings came after US issued a warning saying that Russia could attack Ukraine any day now. WION brings you more insights.

Ukraine vows to keep its airspace open as airlines weigh flight services to Kyiv

The global stock market stumbled this morning as investors concerned over escalating Ukraine-Russia tensions led to bloodbaths across stock markets from Asia to Europe.

Global stocks down on Ukraine-Russia tensions

The Russian government will not send any representatives to this year's Munich security conference, said chairman of the event Wolfgang Ischinger. Known as "Davos for defence," the conference brings together the world's defence and security elite in Germany.

Russia to not attend 'Davos for defence' conference this year

15-year-old Russian skater Kamila Valieva is now allowed to compete in Beijing Winter Olympics. The CAS has rejected the IOC appeal.

CAS rejects IOC appeal: 15-year-old Russian skater can compete in Beijing Winter Olympics

United States has once again reiterated its warning that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment. In the latest, Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia other signatories to the Vienna Document signatories within 48 hours to address and discuss the current situation.

The US reaffirms dire warning on the possible Russian invasion

Ukraine calls for a meeting with Russia within 48 hours as tensions mount

A hundred thousand Russian troops camped out at Ukraine's border. Kyiv has been seeking to shore up its military equipment if it ever needs to face a Russian invasion. Turkish drone to play a big role in Ukraine's offence

Turkish drone to play a big role in Ukraine's offence amid tensions with Russia

Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours

With diplomatic channels failing to defuse a growing hostility between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis, the United States has now issued a warning asserting on how Russia could invade Ukraine at any time or might even create a surprise pretext for an attack and in a bid to defend their country Ukrainians are now getting themselves trained for war undeterred by Russia's military might more details coming up in this next report.

Amid border tensions with Russia, Ukraine special forces offer training to civilians

Ukraine seeks urgent meeting with Russia, Vienna Document signatories over border tensions

There is a potential war brewing in Eastern Europe. NATO countries are growing wary because Russia is keeping its cards too close to its chest. World leaders are banking on diplomatic talks, but there have been no breakthroughs so far.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to speak to US President Joe Biden as tensions mount

Every conflict eventually boils down to the numbers. Who has the bigger army? Who has more fighter jets and artillery? So how do the Russian and Ukrainian armies compare? Palki Sharma Upadhyay breaks down the numbers for you.

Russia Vs Ukraine: How do the Armies compare? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay explain

Russia said that it has recalled some of its diplomatic staff from Ukraine over fears of provocations from Kyiv and its allies in response to similar actions by the US, UK and other countries.

Russia pulls out some diplomatic staff from Ukraine as border tensions escalates

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden held a high-stakes telephone call as tensions over a possibility imminent invasion of Ukraine escalated sharply.

Biden-Putin phone call on Ukraine fails to ease tension

As Russian invasion fears loom, countries urge their citizens to leave Ukraine

Joe Biden warned Russian president Vladimir Putin that the US would impose swift and severe costs on Russia if his forces invaded Ukraine. The warning comes as US officials say a Russian invasion could begin "at any time."

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov amid tensions

The US has said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is possible even before the end of the Beijing Winter Olympics. The US has repeated its warning of severe sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, Military drills have intensified across Eastern Europe

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