As tensions on the Russian Ukraine border continue to simmer, the united West has imposed stringent sanctions on Moscow.

West & US warn of penalties & sanctions against Russia amid invasion fears

Tensions are at an all-time high between Russia and Ukraine. Over 100,000 Russian soldiers have been amassed along Ukraine's Eastern border.

West & Russia amp up troop deployment as war tensions at an all-time high

Most people leave Ukraine's frontline villages amid war tensions with Russia

The United States has threatened to halt the opening of Nord stream 2 gas pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine. However, Germany has said that it would not rule out imposing sanctions on the project.

Amid conflict surrounding Russia & Ukraine, US warns that Nord Stream 2 project could be axed

Seeking to maintain pressure on Russia, US President Joe Biden has announced that he will soon send a small number of US troops to eastern Europe.

US will soon send a small number of troops to eastern Europe amid tensions with Russia over Ukraine

US will soon send a small number of troops to eastern Europe amid tensions with Russia

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: Amid tensions with Russia, US President Joe Biden said he would be moving a small number of troops to eastern Europe even as top US general Mark Miley said the consequences of going to war with Russia would be "horrific" for both sides.

Morning news brief: US to send troops to eastern Europe, Omicron subvariant more transmissible & more

NATO allies are putting their forces on standby, sending reinforcements to eastern Europe in response to Russia's buildup of troops on Ukraine's borders.

Why NATO is putting its forces on standby? Will it come for Ukraine's defence?

The standoff between Ukraine, Russia and the West continues. The American president Joe Biden has spoken to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and has assured support for Ukraine.

Amid standoff between Ukraine, Russia and the West, the US President Biden assures Kyiv of support

Officials from Russia and Ukraine met in Paris to diffuse tension. The United States is now busy issuing fresh warnings over invasion threats.

US answers to Russia's security demands as tensions mount over Ukraine

The latest round of talks between France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine was held in Paris over the Ukraine crisis. The meeting was held as a four-way discussion between the so-called 'Normandy group'.

Normandy Talks: Parties agree to truce in East Ukraine

In the face of a possible Russian invasion, Germany has refused to provide weapons to Ukraine. It has instead offered to send 5,000 helmets.

Germany offers to send 5,000 helmets instead of weapons to Ukraine amid possible Russian invasion

US embassy in Kyiv issues stark warning as Russia begins multiple Military exercises near Ukraine

The global energy market is under pressure amid rising political tensions between Russia and Ukraine. For the first time in seven years, oil prices touched ninety dollar dollars a barrel after surpassing ninety dollars for the first time since October 2014.

Oil prices touch $90 a barrel for the first time in 7 years amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Despite the rising tensions with Russia, Kyiv residents remain peaceful as Cafes and shops continue with daily footfall.

Ukraine: Kyiv residents remain peaceful even as tensions with Russia soar

Amid ongoing controversies over lockdown parties, UK PM Boris Johnson bats for the country to focus on the Ukraine crisis instead.

PM Boris Johnson: UK should focus on Ukraine crisis

A massive troop buildup and two major nuclear powers on either side, a lot can go wrong. So, Joe Biden dispatched his top cabinet members to Europe, America's defence and foreign secretaries.

With Russia at Ukraine door, US and EU look for options 

Normandy format talks held in Paris to diffuse tensions over Ukraine

US responds to Russia's security demands as tensions mount over Ukraine

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby has said that the US is aware of allegations of "unusual" Russian military activities near the Ukrainian border and will continue to speak with partners and closely monitor the region.

US monitoring reports of ‘unusual’ Russian troop activity near Ukraine: Pentagon

US says Russia to use force by mid-Feb amid Ukraine invasion fears

Even as talks between Russia and US & its NATO allies over Ukraine have hit a dead-end, Poland’s foreign minister has warned that Europe might dragged into war if the tensions are not defused soon.

With no breakthrough between US and Russia over Ukraine, Poland warns of risk of war

Amid the ongoing tensions over the Ukraine invasion threat by Russia, watch the WION explainer to understand more about the conflict.

War Clouds over Ukraine: Explained in One Minute

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