The United States has ordered 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. Other US nationals in Ukraine have also been advised to leave, the US has also advised its citizens against traveling to Russia.

United States orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russia has accused NATO of ramping up Ukraine tensions with its latest deployment of troops. This after earlier NATO said that its allies have put forces on standby and sent ships and fighter jets to bolster Europe's Eastern defences.

NATO escalating Ukraine tensions with troops deployment, says Russia

The United States has ordered the departure of family members of staff at its Ukrainian embassy in Kyiv due to the continued threat of Russian military action.

US orders departure of Ukraine embassy staff and Kin over Russian threat

In what comes as a move to enhance&nbsp;defence, NATO on Monday said that it will be sending extra force, including ships and fighter jets, to eastern Europe as Russia continues to build up its troops near Ukraine. Several member countries of NATO have offered troops and equipment.

While Denmark is sending a frigate to the Baltic Sea and deploying F-16 warplanes to Lithuania, Spain will be sending ships to join NATO's standing maritime force, said NATO.&nbsp;

France is also ready to send its troops to Bulgaria.&nbsp;

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in a statement said that the 30-country military organization is all set to take all the required measures to protect and defend the allies. This includes reinforcing the eastern part of the Alliance.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-warns-russia-of-very-serious-consequences-if-it-installs-puppet-regime-in-ukraine-447008">Also read |&nbsp;UK warns Russia of 'very serious consequences' if it installs 'puppet regime' in Ukraine</a>

Earlier, a senior British minister said that Russia would face severe economic sanctions if it installs a puppet regime in Ukraine.

"There'll be very serious consequences if Russia takes this move to try and invade, but also install a puppet regime," British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab told Sky News.

US and NATO have repeatedly voiced concerns over Russia’s plan to invade Ukraine, a charge that Kremlin denies. However, there have been various reports, citing satellite images, indicating that Russia has amassed thousands of troops near the Ukrainian borders.

Earlier, Blinked had slammed Russia for justifying its troop build near Ukrainian borders. He also said that the NATO alliance is prepared to respond forcefully to any Russian aggression.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In what comes as a move to enhance defence, NATO on Monday said that it will be sending extra force, including ships and fighter jets, to eastern Europe as Russia continues to build up its troops near Ukraine.

In what comes as a move to enhance defence, NATO on Monday said that it will be sending extra force, including ships and fighter jets, to eastern Europe as Russia continues to build up its troops near Ukraine. Several member countries of NATO have offered troops and equipment. While Denmark is sending a frigate to the Baltic Sea and deploying F-16 warplanes to Lithuania, Spain will be sending ships to join NATO's standing maritime force, said NATO. France is also ready to send its troops to Bulgaria. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in a statement said that the 30-country military organization is all set to take all the required measures to protect and defend the allies. This includes reinforcing the eastern part of the Alliance. Also read | UK warns Russia of 'very serious consequences' if it installs 'puppet regime' in Ukraine Earlier, a senior British minister said that Russia would face severe economic sanctions if it installs a puppet regime in Ukraine. "There'll be very serious consequences if Russia takes this move to try and invade, but also install a puppet regime," British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab told Sky News. US and NATO have repeatedly voiced concerns over Russia’s plan to invade Ukraine, a charge that Kremlin denies. However, there have been various reports, citing satellite images, indicating that Russia has amassed thousands of troops near the Ukrainian borders. Earlier, Blinked had slammed Russia for justifying its troop build near Ukrainian borders. He also said that the NATO alliance is prepared to respond forcefully to any Russian aggression. (With inputs from agencies)

In a move to enhance defence, NATO sends extra force to eastern Europe

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

Ukraine's ambassador to Germany has welcomed the resignation of German navy chief however he says that the resignation is not sufficient to restore Ukraine's trust in Germany. Achim Schoenbach stepped down from his position of Germany's vice admiral on Saturday this came after he drew criticism for saying that Russian president Vladimir Putin deserved respect.

Ukraine's ambassador to Germany welcomes resignation of German navy chief Schoenbach

Ukraine's border cities are trying to remain vigilant amid invasion threats from Russia during the ongoing border conflict.

Ukraine's border cities remain vigilant amid invasion fears from Russia

The UK has accused Russia that it tried to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv. This comes amid rising fears of Russian invasion over Ukraine.

UK accuses Russia for allegedly trying to install pro-Russian leader in Kyiv

There is a new twist in the Russia-Ukraine saga that has been unfolding for weeks now, UK has accused Russia that it tried to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv.

The UK accuses Russia of trying to install an ally in Ukraine amid invasion fears

Germany, a key partner in the NATO alliance has reportedly blocked Estonia from sending military hardware into Ukraine, and it has done this by refusing to issue permits for the export of German-made weapons.

Germany blocks Estonia from sending military hardware into Ukraine amid tensions with Russia

The crisis in Ukraine is increasingly looking like a proxy war between an assertive Russia and Vladimir Putin and the NATO military alliance led by the US. Ukraine is at the heart of the crisis. In this background the comments of the German Naval Chief in New Delhi highlights the severity of the decision taken on Ukraine.

German naval Chief forced to step down after comments on Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his US counterpart Antony Blinken met on Friday in Geneva in order to discuss the situation in Ukraine and progress on Russia's security proposals. However, no major breakthrough yet. Now, they are stated to hold talks next week as well.

US & Russia to hold talks next week amid tensions over Ukraine invasion fears

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his US counterpart Antony Blinken met on Friday in Geneva in order to discuss the situation in Ukraine and progress on Russia's security proposals.

Lavrov-Blinken Geneva Meet: A 90-minute-long talks with no concrete breakthrough

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have held talks in Geneva over the Ukraine crisis.

Lavrov and Blinken discusses Ukraine crisis in Geneva

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the US is committed to the path of diplomacy and dialogue, but is also committed to a united, swift and severe response if Russia commits aggression against Ukraine.

Swift response if Russian troops move into Ukraine, says Antony Blinken

People of Kharkiv city, 30 kms away from the Russian border, have set up surveillance cameras on the miles long border fence to tackle any invasion by Russia. Residents say they are scared of the uncertainty looming overhead.

People of Kharkiv city set up surveillance cameras on miles long border fence with Russia

Geneva: Blinken, Lavrov plan to speak again after their high-stakes meet result in no breakthrough

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his US counterpart Antony Blinken met on Friday in Geneva in order to discuss the situation in Ukraine and progress on Russia's security proposals. However, no major breakthrough yet.

US, Russia to continue the dialogue as no major breakthrough in defusing Ukraine tensions yet

Decoding Russia's aggressive posturing: Troops stay put on Ukraine border amid escalating tensions

Geneva: No breakthrough reached during the US, Russia meet to defuse tensions over Ukraine

Russia hints at another round of talks after a high-stakes meet with no winners

Momentum is building for a conflict in Ukraine. A gaffe by Joe Biden has given Russia the upper hand. The US President suggested he would tolerate a "minor invasion" in Ukraine. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine crisis: Will Russia go to war?

Biden had seemed to suggest that a minor incursion by Russia into Ukraine would call for a weaker response from the United States and its allies. His statement has now led to a lot of confusion at a time especially when the allies are trying to present a unified front against Russia, the statement of course has not gone down well with the Ukrainian president.

‘Minor incursion by Russia could call for a weaker response,' Biden to clarify this statement

The US President gave an elaborate speech on Russia's intensions and suggested ' a minor incursion would call for a weaker response.' However his statement did not sit well with some allies.

US President Joe Biden gives elaborate speech on Russia's intensions

Germany has declined to join allies such as the US and UK in shipping weapons to Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says weapons exports to Ukraine aren't a good idea right now.

Germany refuses to supply weapons to Ukraine

The much-awaited meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is underway in Geneva over Ukraine border crisis.

Lavrov and Blinken meet underway in Geneva, leaders discuss Ukraine border crisis

US Secy of State Antony Blinken and the Russian FM Sergei Lavrov have landed in Geneva. The two leaders will meet today in a bid to defuse tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

US Secy of State Blinken, Russian FM Lavrov to hold talks to defuse tensions between Russia, Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to choose the "peaceful path" on Ukraine as he visited Kyiv on Wednesday.

US State Secy Antony Blinken in Ukraine, calls on Putin to choose 'peaceful path'

The American president Joe Biden has predicted that Russia will make a move on Ukraine however badness said that Putin may not want a full-blown conflict. The US president has warned that Russia would pay very dearly in case of a full-blown invasion.

Ukraine crisis: 'Putin might make a move on Ukraine,' Biden warns of 'disaster for Russia'

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Berlin for crisis talks on Ukraine. During a major speech he said that the US and its allies are seeking a diplomatic path to de-escalate tensions caused by Russia across Ukraine border.

Seeking diplomatic path to de-escalate tensions caused by Russia across Ukraine border, says Blinken

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