As Russia prepares to send in more troops into Ukraine, there are reports emerging that Moscow&nbsp;might also dispatch mobile crematoriums to follow the invasion troops in order to hide the number of casualties.

The British Ministry of Defence released a video on Wednesday&nbsp;of the trucks that can incinerate bodies one at a time and suggested that the Kremlin might deploy them in its war with Ukraine, the Telegraph reported.

If I was a soldier and knew that my generals had so little faith in me that they followed me around the battlefield with a&nbsp;mobile crematorium, or I was the mother or father of a son, potentially deployed into a combat zone, and my government thought that the way to cover up losses was a&nbsp;mobile crematorium, I’d be deeply, deeply worried,” UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told the paper.

“It’s a very chilling side effect of how the Russians view their forces,” he said of the footage first posted back in 2013.

At least 198 civilians, including three children, had been killed since Moscow launched the attack, Ukraine said.

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But Russia has not disclosed how many of its soldiers have been killed in the invasion, which it calls a "special military operation."

The Russian forces have intensified their attack in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other areas by targeting military infrastructure and other major facilities.

On Saturday, Russia announced that it would intensify its attacks against Ukraine and “to broaden its offensive” against its neighbour “from all directions”.

In Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the world must brace for a long war.

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"This crisis will last, this war will last and all the crises that come with it will have lasting consequences," Macron said. "We must be prepared".

After speaking to Macron, Zelensky tweeted to thank "partners" for sending weapons and equipment.

(With inputs from agencies)

As Russia prepares to send in more troops into Ukraine, there are reports emerging that Moscow might also dispatch mobile crematoriums to follow the invasion troops in order to hide the number of casualties.

As Russia prepares to send in more troops into Ukraine, there are reports emerging that Moscow might also dispatch mobile crematoriums to follow the invasion troops in order to hide the number of casualties. The British Ministry of Defence released a video on Wednesday of the trucks that can incinerate bodies one at a time and suggested that the Kremlin might deploy them in its war with Ukraine, the Telegraph reported. If I was a soldier and knew that my generals had so little faith in me that they followed me around the battlefield with a mobile crematorium, or I was the mother or father of a son, potentially deployed into a combat zone, and my government thought that the way to cover up losses was a mobile crematorium, I’d be deeply, deeply worried,” UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told the paper. “It’s a very chilling side effect of how the Russians view their forces,” he said of the footage first posted back in 2013. At least 198 civilians, including three children, had been killed since Moscow launched the attack, Ukraine said. Also read | Who is the ‘Ghost of Kyiv’? The ace pilot giving hope to Ukrainians But Russia has not disclosed how many of its soldiers have been killed in the invasion, which it calls a "special military operation." The Russian forces have intensified their attack in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other areas by targeting military infrastructure and other major facilities. On Saturday, Russia announced that it would intensify its attacks against Ukraine and “to broaden its offensive” against its neighbour “from all directions”. In Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the world must brace for a long war. Also read | NATO announces 'historic' deployment of forces to bolster Eastern Europe after Ukraine invasion "This crisis will last, this war will last and all the crises that come with it will have lasting consequences," Macron said. "We must be prepared". After speaking to Macron, Zelensky tweeted to thank "partners" for sending weapons and equipment. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia might send mobile crematoriums to Ukraine to conceal casualties: Report

After China backed Russia on its stand that NATO should not enlist new members, China's mission to the European Union further reiterated its stand.

"Thirty years after the end of the Cold War, NATO continues to expand its geography and range of operations, engage in bloc politics and confrontation. This is not contributing to global security and stability", China's Mission to the European Union said.

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In a joint statement just ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics last week, the two sides had opposed the further expansion of NATO.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese President had met last week in Beijing before the Winter Olympics as the two leaders cemented ties&nbsp;even as China faces diplomatic boycott by the US, Australia and other nations over its human rights record.

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President Putin has repeatedly said the European military alliance should not extend its borders on the eastern front. Kremlin had earlier submitted a security document to NATO and US urging it not to induct former Soviet states into the military group referring to Ukraine.

Russia and China had also expressed concern over the AUKUS defence alliance comprising of the UK, Australia and the United States.

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NATO chief General Jens Stoltenberg however hit out at China and Russia asserting that it is not about NATO but it was about "respecting the right of every sovereign nation".

US has been warning for the past few months that Russia is ready to invade Ukraine with over 100,000 Russian troops massing the border with Ukraine, however, Putin has dismissed reports of an invasion however he has maintained that his troops have the right to move anywhere inside their own territory.&nbsp;

The Biden administration decided to send 5,000 troops to Europe to bolster Ukraine as 2,000 troops arrived in Germany. The US troops will be stationed in Romania and Poland.

(With inputs from Agencies)

After China backed Russia on its stand that NATO should not enlist new members, China's mission to the European Union further reiterated its stand. "Thirty years after the end of the Cold War, NATO continues to expand its geography and range of operations, engage in bloc politics and confrontation.

After China backed Russia on its stand that NATO should not enlist new members, China's mission to the European Union further reiterated its stand. "Thirty years after the end of the Cold War, NATO continues to expand its geography and range of operations, engage in bloc politics and confrontation. This is not contributing to global security and stability", China's Mission to the European Union said. Also Read in Pics: Target Ukraine: US F-35 vs Russian Air Force SU-57 jets, who wins? In a joint statement just ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics last week, the two sides had opposed the further expansion of NATO. Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese President had met last week in Beijing before the Winter Olympics as the two leaders cemented ties even as China faces diplomatic boycott by the US, Australia and other nations over its human rights record. Watch: The story of Euromaidan President Putin has repeatedly said the European military alliance should not extend its borders on the eastern front. Kremlin had earlier submitted a security document to NATO and US urging it not to induct former Soviet states into the military group referring to Ukraine. Russia and China had also expressed concern over the AUKUS defence alliance comprising of the UK, Australia and the United States. Also Read in Pics| Ukraine's challenge - How Russia uses Spetsnaz as 'tip of the spear' NATO chief General Jens Stoltenberg however hit out at China and Russia asserting that it is not about NATO but it was about "respecting the right of every sovereign nation". US has been warning for the past few months that Russia is ready to invade Ukraine with over 100,000 Russian troops massing the border with Ukraine, however, Putin has dismissed reports of an invasion however he has maintained that his troops have the right to move anywhere inside their own territory. The Biden administration decided to send 5,000 troops to Europe to bolster Ukraine as 2,000 troops arrived in Germany. The US troops will be stationed in Romania and Poland. (With inputs from Agencies)

38 years after end of the Cold War, NATO continues to expand: China to EU

The US State Department said on Thursday that secretary of state Antony Blinken told Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi that Russian aggression towards Ukraine would lead to "global security and economic risks".

Blinken told the Chinese foreign minister that "de-escalation and diplomacy" was the only way to resolve the crisis.

The US has repeatedly warned that Russia has massed over 100,000 along the Ukraine border with the intention to invade the country even as President Putin has dismissed the allegation asserting that Russian troops can move around anywhere inside the country.

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Russia had submitted a security document to the United States and NATO last month directing them not to extend their border to Russia's eastern region referring to Ukraine's participation in the European military alliance.&nbsp;

The Biden administration has however&nbsp;rejected Russia's security demand while calling for a diplomatic solution.

"From our perspective, I can't be more clear -&nbsp;NATO's door is open, remains open, and that is our commitment," Blinken said while clarifying NATO's stand on future membership for Ukraine.

Watch:

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The Chinese foreign ministry backing Russia said the country's&nbsp;"reasonable security concerns should be taken seriously and resolved" while informing Wang told Blinken that "regional security cannot be guaranteed by strengthening or even expanding military blocs". &nbsp;

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Ukraine and Russian officials met in&nbsp;Paris on Wednesday and agreed to meet in Berlin again in two weeks. Ukraine described it as "good news".

"Russia is likely to remain on a diplomatic track," Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said.

NATO has put 8,500 troops on standby amid escalating tensions at the border between Ukraine and Russia. The US and EU have warned Russia of consequences including severe sanctions if Putin's regime invades Ukraine as NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance is "prepared for the worst".

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Meanwhile, Ukraine's interior ministry said at least five people were killed after a national guard soldier opened fire at an aerospace factory in Dnipro after an attacker fired with a rifle and fled the area.

(With inputs from Agencies)

The US State Department said on Thursday that secretary of state Antony Blinken told Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi that Russian aggression towards Ukraine would lead to "global security and economic risks".

The US State Department said on Thursday that secretary of state Antony Blinken told Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi that Russian aggression towards Ukraine would lead to "global security and economic risks". Blinken told the Chinese foreign minister that "de-escalation and diplomacy" was the only way to resolve the crisis. The US has repeatedly warned that Russia has massed over 100,000 along the Ukraine border with the intention to invade the country even as President Putin has dismissed the allegation asserting that Russian troops can move around anywhere inside the country. Also Read: US responds to Russian demands, upholds NATO's 'open-door' policy Russia had submitted a security document to the United States and NATO last month directing them not to extend their border to Russia's eastern region referring to Ukraine's participation in the European military alliance. The Biden administration has however rejected Russia's security demand while calling for a diplomatic solution. "From our perspective, I can't be more clear - NATO's door is open, remains open, and that is our commitment," Blinken said while clarifying NATO's stand on future membership for Ukraine. Watch: The Chinese foreign ministry backing Russia said the country's "reasonable security concerns should be taken seriously and resolved" while informing Wang told Blinken that "regional security cannot be guaranteed by strengthening or even expanding military blocs". Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russian officials met in Paris on Wednesday and agreed to meet in Berlin again in two weeks. Ukraine described it as "good news". "Russia is likely to remain on a diplomatic track," Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said. NATO has put 8,500 troops on standby amid escalating tensions at the border between Ukraine and Russia. The US and EU have warned Russia of consequences including severe sanctions if Putin's regime invades Ukraine as NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance is "prepared for the worst". Also Read: Normandy Format talks and how it can ease Russia-Ukraine crisis Meanwhile, Ukraine's interior ministry said at least five people were killed after a national guard soldier opened fire at an aerospace factory in Dnipro after an attacker fired with a rifle and fled the area. (With inputs from Agencies)

Russia's security concerns should be taken seriously: China tells US on Ukraine crisis

Amid tensions with Ukraine at the border, reports claim Russia has approved "urgent burial of corpses in war and peacetime".

The move comes even as the White House on Friday declared that there was "military buildup by the Russians" and "bellicose rhetoric from the leader of Russia" referring to President Putin.

The US has warned Russia of "massive consequences" if Russia attacks Ukraine as reports claimed over 100,000 troops were amassed at the border.&nbsp;

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The new Russian directive on the burial of copses was published in Russia's official portal. It said under urgent burial of corpses section: "A set of measures for the urgent burial of corpses of people and animals killed during military conflicts or as a result of these conflicts, as well as, if necessary, as a result of emergency situations of peace."

The new measures are&nbsp;expected to come into force from February 1.

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The order also called for the "implementation of civil defence measures". The document reportedly asked Russian authorities to organise a "mass funeral" while calling for the "identification of places of possible burials".

"The decision to create burial sites is made by the executive authority of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation," it said.

In order to deescalate tensions, the US government said it is preparing for talks with Russia after Kremlin submitted a document on security guarantees to the Biden administration and NATO.

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Putin has consistently demanded that NATO should not expand its border to the east overlooking Russia. During the annual press conference, the Russian leader said he is ready to discuss the proposals with President Biden.&nbsp;

The Russian president informed that Biden had proposed to assign "official representatives" to discuss the issues. Putin asserted that "real action" needed to be taken by the West while stressing on "unconditional measures to ensure Russia’s security".

"NATO’s further expansion to the East is unacceptable," Putin said at the press conference.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid tensions with Ukraine at the border, reports claim Russia has approved "urgent burial of corpses in war and peacetime". The move comes even as the White House on Friday declared that there was "military buildup by the Russians" and "bellicose rhetoric from the leader of Russia" referring to President Putin.

Amid tensions with Ukraine at the border, reports claim Russia has approved "urgent burial of corpses in war and peacetime". The move comes even as the White House on Friday declared that there was "military buildup by the Russians" and "bellicose rhetoric from the leader of Russia" referring to President Putin. The US has warned Russia of "massive consequences" if Russia attacks Ukraine as reports claimed over 100,000 troops were amassed at the border. Also Read: Ukraine conducts military drill with US-made anti-tank missiles The new Russian directive on the burial of copses was published in Russia's official portal. It said under urgent burial of corpses section: "A set of measures for the urgent burial of corpses of people and animals killed during military conflicts or as a result of these conflicts, as well as, if necessary, as a result of emergency situations of peace." The new measures are expected to come into force from February 1. Watch: Moscow doesn't want conflict with Ukraine, says Putin The order also called for the "implementation of civil defence measures". The document reportedly asked Russian authorities to organise a "mass funeral" while calling for the "identification of places of possible burials". "The decision to create burial sites is made by the executive authority of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation," it said. In order to deescalate tensions, the US government said it is preparing for talks with Russia after Kremlin submitted a document on security guarantees to the Biden administration and NATO. Also Read: Don't want conflict over Ukraine, but NATO expansion unacceptable, says Putin Putin has consistently demanded that NATO should not expand its border to the east overlooking Russia. During the annual press conference, the Russian leader said he is ready to discuss the proposals with President Biden. The Russian president informed that Biden had proposed to assign "official representatives" to discuss the issues. Putin asserted that "real action" needed to be taken by the West while stressing on "unconditional measures to ensure Russia’s security". "NATO’s further expansion to the East is unacceptable," Putin said at the press conference. (With inputs from Agencies)

Amid tensions with Ukraine, Russia plans 'urgent burial of corpses': Report

The United States has ordered the family members of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country. The decision comes due to the ongoing threat of Russia's military action.

United States orders kin of embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country

The Russian president Vladimir Putin's apparent obsession with Ukraine has brought in a new cold war-like situation. Russia's increasing military buildup along the Ukrainian border and also the latter's repeated warning of a possible retaliation have triggered fears of possible full-fledged conflict.

Vladimir Putin's Ukraine obsession escalates conflict