If Russia further invades Ukraine, the Biden administration could deprive it of a vast swath of low- and high-tech US and foreign-made goods, from commercial electronics and computers to semiconductors and aircraft parts, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Punishing Putin: How Biden could cut Russia off from world tech

Former US president Donald Trump hailed "genius" Russian leader Vladimir Putin for recognising two breakaway regions of Ukraine and sending in troops as "peacekeepers" to the areas.

Donald Trump praises Putin’s strategy in Ukraine, calls him a ‘genius’   

British health minister Sajid Javid on Tuesday (February 22) claimed that the "invasion of Ukraine has begun" as he said, Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent actions towards Ukraine show he has chosen confrontation with the West over diplomatic dialogue.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK minister claims that 'invasion' of Ukraine has begun

Former United States President Donald Trump weighed in on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and noted how it could have been handled if he was in power. Talking about his close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump on Tuesday (February 22) argued that the Ukraine crisis would not have happened under his administration.

Donald Trump tells how Russia-Ukraine crisis could have been handled differently if he was in power

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a tense exchange with his spy chief Sergei Naryshkin during a crucial meeting of the Russian Security Council on Monday (February 21).

Watch: Russian President Vladimir Putin's tense exchange with his spy chief over eastern Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated further after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. He recognised the two regions as independent on Monday (February 21) during a crucial televised address.

Vladimir Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine: Key points from his crucial address

President Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of Ukraine's separatist areas. The Russian leader is sending troops to Eastern Ukraine, but the big question is- Where will he stop? How far will he go?

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Is Vladimir Putin planning a full-scale invasion?

More than 2,000 ceasefire violations have been reported in eastern Ukraine. Washington believes Putin is using the Donbas hostilities as an excuse to invade. Russia is accusing the West of using Ukraine as a tool of conflict. Is war now inevitable? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: 2,000 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the French and German leaders on Monday that he planned to sign a decree recognising two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.

Explainer: What will Russian recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions mean?

The United States has credible information from intelligence sources that Russia is creating a hit list of “identified Ukrainians to be killed or sent to camps” in the event of an invasion, a top official told the United Nations.

Russia has ‘hit list’ of Ukrainians to be killed after invasion, claims US

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held an emergency meeting on Ukraine's situation as tensions between Moscow and Kyiv continue to mount. The session took place just after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered recognition of the independence of separatist regions Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine on Monday.

UNSC holds emergency meeting on Ukraine after Russia's latest action

The United States and the European Union are expected to impose sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two Moscow-backed rebel regions of Ukraine.

US, EU set to impose sanctions on Russia after Putin orders troops into two rebel regions of Ukraine

The Russia and Ukraine border tensions continue to escalate despite efforts to defuse it with diplomatic talks. In the latest development, the United States media reports cited intelligence inputs and stated that the Russian military has been ordered to 'attack' Ukraine.

Did Russia give orders to 'attack' Ukraine? US media cites intel inputs that were apparently known to Biden

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses the nation's top security officials during an Security Council meeting on Monday.

Russia has done all to use peaceful tools, says Vladimir Putin

US President Joe Biden seems to have agreed 'in principle' to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin 'until the moment' Ukraine invasion begins. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration has been clear that "we are committed to pursuing diplomacy until the moment an invasion begins.

Biden ready to meet Putin 'until the moment' Ukraine invasion begins

Emmanuel Macron called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a decision on meeting US counterpart Joe Biden in a summit proposed by France to ease soaring tensions over Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Macron proposes Biden-Putin summit to help defuse tensions

Amid rising Russia and Ukraine tensions, a blast was heard early on Monday in the centre of the city of Donetsk, which is held by Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, Reuters reported citing a witness.

Ukraine crisis: Explosion reportedly hits Donetsk airport area; Kremlin says Biden-Putin summit 'premature'

In a phone conversation on Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the need to speed up the search for diplomatic solutions to the worsening crisis in eastern Ukraine, according to the Kremlin.

Russia, France agree to work for an east Ukraine ceasefire; Joe Biden willing to meet Vladimir Putin

Amid escalating tensions and the war-like situation in eastern Europe, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov would meet on Monday, news agency AFP reported.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: French and Russian foreign ministers to speak on Monday

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

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

Russia on Saturday launched its “planned” nuclear drills hours after the US said that the Russian troops manned near Ukraine’s border are “poised to strike”. The drills come amid tensions boiling between the West and Russia over the Ukraine conflict.

Ballistic, cruise missiles in exercises: Russia flexes muscles as US says Moscow ‘poised to strike’

Ukraine on Wednesday initiated a discussion at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) about a recent statement made by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Donbass region. The 15-member council is all set to meet today to discuss the Ukraine crisis.

Ukraine calls for UNSC to discuss Donbass

Will Russia invade Ukraine tomorrow? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked his country's citizens to fly flags and sing the national anthem on Wednesday - as many reports claim Russia could launch an invasion tomorrow. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine-Russia conflict: Wednesday the day of attack?

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