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.

Ukraine reports more ceasefire violations as Donbas separatists order evacuation

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.

Day 2 of Munich Security Conference: West urges Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine

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.

Tensions in Eastern Ukraine escalates: Donbass separatists order evacuation

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.

Russia threatens military actions if security demands not met amid Ukraine crisis

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 US diplomat amid heightened tensions over Ukraine

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.

Russia, US spar at UNSC meeting on Ukraine crisis

Is Russia conducting a proxy war in Ukraine? Tensions in eastern Ukraine have risen dramatically after Russia backed separatists engaged in multiple shelling incidents in Donbas.

Shelling in Donbas: NATO fears false flag operation by Russian-backed separatists

After Russia threatened military actions if its security demands were not met, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's NATO bid process is stalled.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Our NATO bid process is stalled

While the purported Russian invasion plan of Ukraine on February 16 didn't materialize, the West remains alert, wary of Russian military build-up at the border.

The US denies Russia's claims of withdrawing troops as false amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis

The 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to meet today to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Ukraine has called for the UNSC to discuss Donbass.

United Nations Security Council to meet today to discuss Ukraine crisis

Ukraine is betting on drones to defend itself in case of a Russian invasion. The Turkish-made Bayraktar TB-2 is chief among them. Kyiv says this drone could offset the enormous military advantage that Moscow enjoys. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Ukraine bets on drones to 'outsmart' Russia

Trigger warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence, including that of sexual nature. Discretion is advised. As part of the 15-month war, dozens of women and girls were gang-raped by the tigrayan fighters in two towns in Ethiopia's Amhara region last year, Amnesty International said on Wednesday, a fresh example of the horrific toll endured by the region.

Revenge killing, gang-rapes; Amnesty international reports the horrific toll endured by Tigray

Ukraine is demanding evidence from Washington after US officials claimed that Russia will invade "any day". Western governments are also asking their nationals to leave Ukraine immediately. Palki Sharma tells you why Washington is drumming up panic.

Gravitas: US says Russian invasion "any day"

Russia has announced to pull back some of the troops near the Ukrainian border to their bases after completing drills, an indication of a possible de-escalation during the crisis with the Western nations.

Russia pulls back some troops from Ukraine border, Kyiv says ‘we will see, then believe’

The fears of a Russian invasion in Ukraine have been growing lately. This has led to a stand-off between Russia and the West. The situation has been turning critical with Russia amassing troops at Ukraine border and also sending troops to Belarus to exert pressure on Ukraine.

Will there be a war over Ukraine from Feb 16? Story so far of Russia-West stand-off  

United States has once again reiterated its warning that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment. In the latest, Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia other signatories to the Vienna Document signatories within 48 hours to address and discuss the current situation. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Kyiv warns of immediate sanctions if Russia attacks.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Kyiv warns of immediate sanctions if Russia attacks

Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba: Comments taken out of context

At least 10 countries have asked their citizens to leave Ukraine before tensions escalate further. These panicked warnings came after US issued a warning saying that Russia could attack Ukraine any day now. WION brings you more insights.

Ukraine vows to keep its airspace open as airlines weigh flight services to Kyiv

United States has once again reiterated its warning that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment. In the latest, Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia other signatories to the Vienna Document signatories within 48 hours to address and discuss the current situation.

The US reaffirms dire warning on the possible Russian invasion

Ukraine calls for a meeting with Russia within 48 hours as tensions mount

A hundred thousand Russian troops camped out at Ukraine's border. Kyiv has been seeking to shore up its military equipment if it ever needs to face a Russian invasion. Turkish drone to play a big role in Ukraine's offence

Turkish drone to play a big role in Ukraine's offence amid tensions with Russia

As Russian invasion fears loom, countries urge their citizens to leave Ukraine

Ukrainian PM urges people not to panic as nations ask their citizens to leave Ukraine

Watch ground report on the Georgia National Legion Head Quarters, where 17,000 foreign fighters from 27 nations are training in Ukraine against possible Russian invasion.

Ground report on the Georgia National Legion: 17,000 foreign fighters from 27 nations are in Ukraine

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