Washington accused Russian troops massed near Ukraine's border 'poised to strike' on Saturday. Russian President Vladmir Putin on Saturday observed military drills held by Russia's strategic nuclear forces.

The White House said that US President Joe Biden's national security team told him they still believed Russia could launch an attack in Ukraine "at any time" and he planned to convene his top advisers on Sunday to discuss the crisis.

Foreign ministers from the G7 group of rich nations said they had seen no evidence Russia is reducing its military activity in the area and remained "gravely concerned" about the situation.

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Kyiv and Moscow have traded accusations over fresh shelling near th border. France and Germany have urged all or some of their citizens in Ukraine to leave.&nbsp;

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has said that Russian forces were beginning to 'uncoil and move closer' to the border.

"We hope he (Putin) steps back from the brink of conflict," Austin told a news conference in Lithuania, saying an invasion of Ukraine was not inevitable.

Russia ordered the military build-up while demanding NATO prevent Ukraine from ever joining the alliance but says Western warnings that it is planning to invade Ukraine are hysterical and dangerous. Moscow says it is pulling back, but Washington and allies say the build-up is mounting.

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Washington and NATO say Moscow's main demands are non-starters, but in Ukraine fears are growing over Putin's plans.

Venting his frustration at a security conference in Munich, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the global security architecture was "almost broken". He urged the permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, Germany and Turkey to meet to draw up new security guarantees for his country.

"The rules that the world agreed on decades ago no longer work," Zelenskiy said. "They do not keep up with new threats ... This is a cough syrup when you need a coronavirus vaccine."

World Bank President David Malpass told Zelenskiy on Saturday the bank was readying funding to Ukraine of up to $350 million.

(With inputs from agencies)

Washington accused Russian troops massed near Ukraine's border 'poised to strike' on Saturday. Russian President Vladmir Putin on Saturday observed military drills held by Russia's strategic nuclear forces.

Washington accused Russian troops massed near Ukraine's border 'poised to strike' on Saturday. Russian President Vladmir Putin on Saturday observed military drills held by Russia's strategic nuclear forces. The White House said that US President Joe Biden's national security team told him they still believed Russia could launch an attack in Ukraine "at any time" and he planned to convene his top advisers on Sunday to discuss the crisis. Foreign ministers from the G7 group of rich nations said they had seen no evidence Russia is reducing its military activity in the area and remained "gravely concerned" about the situation. Also Read | Russia invading Ukraine will invite bolstered NATO on Europe's eastern flank: Harris Kyiv and Moscow have traded accusations over fresh shelling near th border. France and Germany have urged all or some of their citizens in Ukraine to leave. US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has said that Russian forces were beginning to 'uncoil and move closer' to the border. "We hope he (Putin) steps back from the brink of conflict," Austin told a news conference in Lithuania, saying an invasion of Ukraine was not inevitable. Russia ordered the military build-up while demanding NATO prevent Ukraine from ever joining the alliance but says Western warnings that it is planning to invade Ukraine are hysterical and dangerous. Moscow says it is pulling back, but Washington and allies say the build-up is mounting. Also Read | Boris Johnson says threat to Taiwan if West does not support Ukraine Washington and NATO say Moscow's main demands are non-starters, but in Ukraine fears are growing over Putin's plans. Venting his frustration at a security conference in Munich, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the global security architecture was "almost broken". He urged the permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, Germany and Turkey to meet to draw up new security guarantees for his country. "The rules that the world agreed on decades ago no longer work," Zelenskiy said. "They do not keep up with new threats ... This is a cough syrup when you need a coronavirus vaccine." World Bank President David Malpass told Zelenskiy on Saturday the bank was readying funding to Ukraine of up to $350 million. (With inputs from agencies)

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Amid the ongoing war tensions between Ukraine and Russia, India issued an advisory for Indian nationals living in Ukraine. Students & non-essential workers are advised to leave.

India's advice for nationals in Ukraine: 'Students & non-essential workers advised to leave'

The Indian Embassy in Kyiv has issued an advisory to Indian nationals in Ukraine to leave the country temporarily in the midst of multiple war risks.

"In view of the continued high levels of tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine, all Indian nationals whose stay is not deemed essential and all Indian students, are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily," said the embassy in its new advisory.&nbsp;

"Available commercial flights, and charter flights may be availed for travel, for orderly and timely departure," it added.&nbsp; 
 
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For updates on charter flights, the embassy advised Indian students to contact their respective student contractors.

"Indian students are advised to also get in touch with respective student contractors for updates on charter flights, and also continue to follow the Embassy's Facebook, website, and Twitter for any updates, "it said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian Embassy in Kyiv has issued an advisory to Indian nationals in Ukraine to leave the country temporarily in the midst of multiple war risks. "In view of the continued high levels of tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine, all Indian nationals whose stay is not deemed essential and all Indian students, are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily," said the embassy in its new advisory.

The Indian Embassy in Kyiv has issued an advisory to Indian nationals in Ukraine to leave the country temporarily in the midst of multiple war risks. "In view of the continued high levels of tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine, all Indian nationals whose stay is not deemed essential and all Indian students, are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily," said the embassy in its new advisory. "Available commercial flights, and charter flights may be availed for travel, for orderly and timely departure," it added. Watch | Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Are Indians in Ukraine safe? WION interviews Indian Students For updates on charter flights, the embassy advised Indian students to contact their respective student contractors. "Indian students are advised to also get in touch with respective student contractors for updates on charter flights, and also continue to follow the Embassy's Facebook, website, and Twitter for any updates, "it said. (With inputs from agencies)

India asks citizens to leave Ukraine temporarily amid Russian conflict

South Korea has issued an emergency warning to urge the last remaining citizens to quickly leave Ukraine due to escalating military tension along the eastern border with Russia, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. 
 
The Korean Embassy in Ukraine stepped up its warning as shelling in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine intensified in new signs of fears that a war could start within days, reports Yonhap News Agency.

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A total of 68 Korean nationals were staying in Ukraine as of Saturday, which excludes diplomatic staff and 10 living in the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized from Ukraine in 2014, according to the Mnistry. 
 
Among them, 40 will depart Ukraine over the weekend, while the embassy will continue to persuade other citizens to flee the nation or move to the western region for their safety.

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The Embassy has been providing emergency kits and information about bomb shelters for the remaining citizens in case of contingency, it noted. 
 
The Korean Embassy has relocated its staff to temporary offices in Ukraine`s Liev on the western border and Przemysl in Poland`s southeastern region since February 16.

South Korea has issued an emergency warning to urge the last remaining citizens to quickly leave Ukraine due to escalating military tension along the eastern border with Russia, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

South Korea has issued an emergency warning to urge the last remaining citizens to quickly leave Ukraine due to escalating military tension along the eastern border with Russia, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. The Korean Embassy in Ukraine stepped up its warning as shelling in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine intensified in new signs of fears that a war could start within days, reports Yonhap News Agency. Also read | South Korea reports record high of 90,443 new Covid cases A total of 68 Korean nationals were staying in Ukraine as of Saturday, which excludes diplomatic staff and 10 living in the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized from Ukraine in 2014, according to the Mnistry. Among them, 40 will depart Ukraine over the weekend, while the embassy will continue to persuade other citizens to flee the nation or move to the western region for their safety. Also read | Ukraine crisis: Russia ‘welcomes’ India’s ‘principled and independent’ approach at UN The Embassy has been providing emergency kits and information about bomb shelters for the remaining citizens in case of contingency, it noted. The Korean Embassy has relocated its staff to temporary offices in Ukraine`s Liev on the western border and Przemysl in Poland`s southeastern region since February 16.

South Korea issues new warning to evacuate last remaining citizens from Ukraine

The assessments of US&nbsp;and British spies on Ukraine cannot be trusted as they made so many grave mistakes in the run up to the US-led invasion of Iraq, Russia`s first deputy permanent representative to the United Nations said on Sunday. 
 
"We don`t trust the US and British intelligence, they let us down, the whole world, on many occasions enough to remember weapons of mass destruction in Iraq," Dmitry Polyanskiy told Sky. 
 
Polyanskiy said no-one should try to tell Russia where it held military exercises on Russian territory.

The assessments of US and British spies on Ukraine cannot be trusted as they made so many grave mistakes in the run up to the US-led invasion of Iraq, Russia`s first deputy permanent representative to the United Nations said on Sunday.

The assessments of US and British spies on Ukraine cannot be trusted as they made so many grave mistakes in the run up to the US-led invasion of Iraq, Russia`s first deputy permanent representative to the United Nations said on Sunday. "We don`t trust the US and British intelligence, they let us down, the whole world, on many occasions enough to remember weapons of mass destruction in Iraq," Dmitry Polyanskiy told Sky. Polyanskiy said no-one should try to tell Russia where it held military exercises on Russian territory.

Russian diplomat says: US and British spies can't be trusted on Ukraine

France has asked its citizens to leave Ukraine as tensions rise. France is the latest country to ask its citizens to leave Ukraine. Meanwhile, NATO has relocated its staff from Kyiv to Lviv.

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There has been a rise in shelling in eastern Ukraine amid the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. This comes at a time when people were asked to evacuate the region.

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G7 foreign ministers met in Munich, Germany, and discussed the Russia-Ukraine crisis. U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined his international counterparts during the meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

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On the Day 2 of the Munich Security Conference, the West urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine. The world leaders converge as tensions spike. However, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky questioned NATO's intentions.

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Russia will be staging massive nuclear drills amid the ongoing issue with Ukraine, as per reports. Russian President Vladimir Putin will oversee the military drills.

Amid Ukraine issue, Russia to stage massive nuclear drills; Vladimir Putin to oversee

On the Day 2 of the Munich Security Conference, the West urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine. The world leaders converge as tensions spike.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky questions NATO's intentions at Munich Security Conference

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mocks West's war prediction at Munich Security Conference

Russia has launched massive nuclear drills amid the ongoing issue with the Ukraine crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin is overseeing the military drills.

Russia launches strategic Nuclear exercises

Donbas separatists order evacuation after shelling in the region. Russian President Vladimir Putin raised alarms over shelling in the region. Donbas separatists say Ukraine is preparing an offensive in the region.

Ukraine: Vladimir Putin raises alarm over shelling in Donbas

US President said he is convinced that Russia will invade Ukraine in the coming two days, as per reports. The comments by US President came after he spoke to NATO allies.

Joe Biden convinced that Russia has decided to invade Ukraine

On the Day 2 of the Munich Security Conference, the West urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine. The world leaders converge as tensions spike. However, China openly voiced support for Russia

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Leaders have gathered in Munich for the annual security conference, but this year the convention is taking place at a dire time. Russian troops have surrounded Ukraine from three sides, and NATO is struggling to make headway through diplomacy.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris addresses Munich Security Conference

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US President said the Russian attack on Ukraine is “imminent”. Meanwhile, The US and EU are preparing sanctions on Russia as tensions escalate over the Ukraine crisis.

The US, EU prepare sanctions on Russia as tensions escalate over the Ukraine crisis

Tensions have risen in eastern Ukraine after Russian-controlled separatists shelled a nursery school in Donbas and warned of escalation. Ukraine has also reported more ceasefire violations.

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Tensions have risen in eastern Ukraine as Russian-controlled separatists there shelled a nursery school in Donbass and warned of escalation. Also, the United States has warned that Russia is now preparing to launch an invasion in the coming days.

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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Germany. He will be attending the Munich security conference and a ministerial meeting on indo-pacific issues.

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Munich

US Vice President Kamala Harris met the NATO chief and discussed the Ukraine conflict. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated that US does not see any signs of de-escalations from Russia.

US Vice-President Kamala Harris meets NATO chief, discusses Ukraine conflict

Russia ordered the US deputy chief of mission to leave amid heightened tensions over Ukraine. Moscow justified the expulsion as a retaliatory move.

Russia expels the US Deputy Chief of Mission at US embassy in Moscow amid tensions over Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the United Nations Security Council regarding Russia's threat to peace and security and informed that Moscow is planning to manufacture a pretext to attack Ukraine.

Russia plans to manufacture pretext to attack Ukraine, says US State Secy Antony Blinken

Russia and US sparred at a UNSC meeting amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a challenge to Moscow to step back. However, Russia has now threatened military actions if its security demands not met.

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