Ukraine
UPDATED: Ukrainian soldier detained after five shot dead at military plant
KYIV, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Ukrainian police on Thursday detained a National Guard soldier who shot security guards at a military factory…
On day of prayer for Ukraine, Pope recalls country’s historical suffering
VATICAN CITY, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Wednesday led a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine, calling for dialogue…
Ukraine diplomat sees little chance of war, but local conflict possible
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine is committed to seeking a diplomatic solution to the current tension with Russia, its ambassador to…
UPDATED: Kremlin says personal Putin sanctions would be politically destructive, not painful
MOSCOW/PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Russia warned on Wednesday that imposing sanctions on President Vladimir Putin personally would not hurt him but…
US seeks to protect Europe’s energy supplies if Russia invades Ukraine
Western leaders stepped up preparations for any Russian military action in Ukraine on Tuesday, with the United States focusing on how to…
U.S. puts 8,500 troops on alert to deploy amid Ukraine tensions
The U.S. military on Monday put about 8,500 troops on alert to be ready to deploy to Europe if needed, potentially on…
Military help might be needed to support Ukraine – EPP
The centre-right EPP Group has called for concrete help, including military, to support Ukraine in the face of possible aggression. In a…
Russia accuses West of hysteria as NATO sends reinforcements to eastern Europe
NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets, and could…
How a Russian-Ukraine conflict might hit global markets
A potential invasion of Ukraine by neighbouring Russia would be felt across a number of markets, from wheat and energy prices and…
UPDATED: US considering moving troops from Western Europe to Eastern Europe, NATO strengthens presence in eastern Europe
Jan 24 (Reuters) - The United States is considering transferring some troops stationed in Western Europe to Eastern Europe in the coming…
UK’s Johnson says intelligence is ‘gloomy’ over Ukraine invasion, no plans to send combat troops to Ukraine
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday the intelligence around a Russian invasion of Ukraine was…
UPDATED: U.S. and UK pulling diplomats and families out of Ukraine, EU to leave diplomats’ families in Ukraine for now
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Britain has started to withdraw diplomatic staff from the embassy in Ukraine, the BBC's diplomatic correspondent said…