Tensions continue to simmer between Russia and the West, amid possibilities of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the latest, the Western allies rejected Russia's attempt at thwarting Ukraine's ambition of joining the NATO alliance. WION's Susan Tehrani brings in more on this.

Russia-Ukraine tensions | Moscow proposes talks with West, US says no talks without 'EU allies'

Amid the ongoing Ukraine invasion threat from Russia, the US expressed a desire to hold talks with Moscow. This comes days virtual meet between President Biden and Putin.

The US expressed a desire to hold talks with Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine invasion threat

As tensions between Russia and Ukraine reached all-time high EU leaders focused on preventing a Russian invasion of Ukraine. They threatened Moscow of unprecedented sanctions.

EU leaders warns of sanctions against Russia amid rising tensions at Ukraine border

Tensions continue to simmer between Russia and the West, amid possibilities of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the latest, the Western allies rejected Russia's attempt at thwarting Ukraine's ambition of joining the NATO alliance.

Russia: Response from West not promising | Russia-Ukraine tensions simmer

European Union threatens Russia with sanctions as it demands 4-way talks between Paris, Berlin, Kyiv and Moscow amid Ukraine invasion fears.

EU wants 4-way talks between Paris, Berlin, Kyiv & Moscow as it threatens Russia with sanctions

Russia hands draft security pacts to US, expects talks

Russia demands negotiations with US, another round of Biden-Putin talks?

Tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border are showing no signs of diminishing and the prolonged crisis has angered the west. In the latest, France has sent warnings to Russia. In case Ukraine is attacked, The Emmanuel Macron government has threatened strategic consequences.

France warns Russia of ‘consequences’ over Ukraine

Russia has submitted draft documents outlining security arrangements it wants to negotiate with the United States and its NATO allies amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine.

Russia hands draft security pact to US, expects talks

Germany has expelled two Russian diplomats over the assassination of a former Chechen militant in a Berlin park which the authorities believe was ordered by Russia.

Germany expels two Russian diplomats over killing of former Chechen militant

Daria Navalnaya, daughter of the jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, urged the European Union to stand up to the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Navalnaya collected EU's top human rights prize on behalf of her father — the 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday (December 15).

Alexei Navalny's daughter urges EU to confront Putin as she collects 2021 Sakharov Prize on father's behalf

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping held virtual talks amid rising tensions with the West. Topping the agenda was a joint Russia-China security policy. Can the two ambitious and volatile leaders agree to work together? Is the West facing a two-front threat? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: A Russia-China military alliance against NATO?

Amid the ongoing crisis between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he was ready for any format of talks with Russia but would like to see a strong western sanctions policy against Moscow to avoid further escalation.

Ukraine President Zelensky says it is ready for talks with Russia but favours sanctions

Ukraine was ready for any format of talks with Russia but would like to see a strong western sanctions policy against Moscow to avoid further escalation, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated during a summit in Brussels.

Ukraine ready for any format of talks with Russia but favours sanctions

A Russian designer's animal sculptures have become quite a hit, these sculptures are based on complex modelling and made with various metal polygons, take a look at this report.

Russian designer makes geometric animal sculptures

Amid the simmering tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine President Vladimir Putin said that he wants immediate talks with NATO on the issue of security. According to a statement issued by the Kremlin in a conversation with his Finnish counterpart, Putin said that he wants to hold talks with the united states and NATO over security guarantees.

Putin: Will speak to US, NATO over security concerns

Is Russia pushing the world towards the brink of nuclear war? Moscow says it may be forced to deploy mid-range nuclear missiles in Europe. Palki Sharma tells you how tensions between Russia & Europe are growing.

Gravitas: Is Russia pushing the world towards the brink of nuclear war?

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold virtual talks as the two leaders face pressure from the West on separate fronts.

Putin and Xi Jinping hail Russia-China ties during virtual summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have held a video meeting amid tensions with West.

Russian President Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping holds virtual meet

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a video call on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and international affairs, a summit that comes amid heightened tensions over Ukraine. WION brings in more on this.

Russia-China news | Putin, Xi hail ties amid tensions with West

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov has said that India could be the first foreign buyer of Russia’s state-of-the-art S-500 air defense system.

India may be the first buyer of Russia’s S-500 defense system: Yuri Borisov

In a bid to strengthen ties between Russia and China, President Vladimir Putin to hold a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping on December 15.

Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart on December 15

Russia has vetoed a first-of-its-kind UN security council resolution casting the climate crisis as a threat to international peace and security.

Russia vetoes UNSC resolution linking climate crisis to international peace and security

Russia said it may be forced to deploy intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Europe in response to what it believes as NATO’s plans to do the same.

Russia threatens to deploy nuclear missiles in Europe amid tensions in Ukraine

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