Ukraine

Germany discussing sending more troops to Lithuania – defence minister

BERLIN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Germany is considering deploying additional troops to Lithuania, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said, as tensions remained high over Russia's military build-up near Ukraine. In an…

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Russian forces at 70% of level needed for full Ukraine invasion

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia has in place about 70% of the combat power it believes it would need for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is sending more battalion tactical…

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Putin to meet Macron, Biden to meet Scholz

MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron will discuss Russia's demands for security guarantees from the West during Macron's visit to Moscow…

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EU has ‘robust’ Russia sanctions ready if needed over Ukraine – von der Leyen

BERLIN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The European Union has prepared a "robust and comprehensive" package of sanctions to unleash on Russia if it continues its aggression towards Ukraine, EU Commission…

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U.S. warns Russia has formulated several options as an excuse to invade Ukraine

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Russia has formulated several options as an excuse to invade Ukraine, including the potential use of a propaganda video showing a staged attack, the United…

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UPDATED: Kremlin says U.S. troop boost fuels tensions in Europe

MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Russia accused the United States on Thursday of ramping up tensions and ignoring Moscow's calls to ease a standoff over Ukraine, a day after Washington…

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As U.S. pledges troops, France prepares Romania plans

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - France will on Thursday aim to refine plans to send troops to Romania as part of a future NATO mission as it seeks to give further reassurance…

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Erdogan visits Ukraine hoping to play mediator with Russia

ANKARA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine on Thursday after pitching Turkey as a mediator to ease tensions with…

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Factbox: Five potential flashpoints between Russia and Ukraine

MOSCOW/KYIV (Reuters) - Are Russian forces getting ready for war in Ukraine? That is certainly the fear among Western leaders and in Ukraine as Russia and the West prepare for…

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Austria’s RBI says Russia and Ukraine businesses running normally

VIENNA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Raiffeisen Bank International's operations in Russia and Ukraine have not been affected by tensions between the neighbours that have prompted Western sanction threats should Russia…

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U.S. willing to discuss troop and missile limits with Russia

MADRID, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Washington is willing to discuss promising not to deploy ground-launched missiles or combat forces in Ukraine if Russia agrees to do the same, according to…

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Kremlin says has plans in place to hedge against possible U.S. sanctions

MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia had plans in place to hedge against possible U.S. sanctions and to minimise their consequences and urged the…

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What’s NATO, and why does Ukraine want to join?

by Alastair Kocho-WilliamsProfessor of History, Clarkson University International concern about Russia’s provocative stance toward Ukraine continues, even as Russian President Vladimir Putin denies plans for an attack — and Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

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Defiant Putin says West has ignored Russia’s security concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Tuesday of ignoring Russia's security concerns and deliberately creating a scenario designed to lure it into war. In his first direct public…

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Ukraine announces plan to boost army, Europeans rally behind Zelenskiy

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a decree on Tuesday to boost Ukraine's armed forces by 100,000 troops over three years and raise soldiers' pay, as European leaders lined up to back…

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Ukraine has many friends, Russia is isolated, MEPs say

Members of the European Parliament have re-iterated their strong stance in defence of Ukraine's independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty, insisting the country had many friends within the international community as…

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White House reports surge in Russian troops in Belarus near Ukrainian border

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that Russia continues to surge troops near the Ukrainian border, and have been surging troops in Belarus. "It's not just words of course," Psaki…

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Kyiv-bound, UK’s Johnson vows to uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty

LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will vow to uphold Ukraine's sovereignty on a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday as part of the West's diplomatic efforts…

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Russia, U.S. clash at U.N. over Russia’s troop build-up near Ukraine

Tensions between Russia and the United States over Moscow's troop build-up near Ukraine spilled into the United Nations Security Council on Monday when diplomats for both countries fiercely outlined their positions. Russia failed to stop what it dubbed a "provocative"…

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NATO concerned over Europe’s energy security amid standoff with Russia

LONDON/MOSCOW, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Europe needs to diversify its energy supplies, the head of NATO said on Sunday, as Britain warned it was "highly likely" that Russia, the continent's…

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UK plans to broaden scope of sanctions it could apply to Russia -Truss

LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The British government will introduce new legislation this week to broaden the scope of sanctions it can apply to Russia in an effort to deter…

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U.S. Senate close to deal on legislation to sanction Russia – senators

WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. senators are very close to reaching a deal on legislation to sanction Russia over its actions on Ukraine, including some measures that may take…

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French, German ministers to travel to Ukraine for talks

PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - France and Germany's foreign affairs ministers will travel to Kiev for talks with their Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on Feb. 7-8, they said on Twitter.…

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Ukrainian troops train with new British arms amid Russia tensions

Ukrainian troops in furry black-and-white winter camouflage trained over the weekend firing anti-tank launchers delivered by Britain as part of Western efforts to help Ukraine defend itself from any Russian…

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Ukrainian reservists gear up in case of conflict with Russia

KYIV, Jan 29 (Reuters) - From Monday to Friday, Mykhaylo is a lawyer, Alexander is an IT programmer and Konstantin freelances in online advertising. On Saturday, the three came together…

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Britain considering major NATO deployment amid Ukraine crisis

LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Britain is considering making a major NATO deployment as part of a plan to strengthen Europe's borders in response to Russia massing troops on the…

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Russian gas supply halt would deal EU economic hit – Bruegel report

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union could cope with a short term halt to all Russian gas imports but doing so would have "profound economic consequences" and require emergency measures…

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Russian industry targeted, not consumers, if Biden export curbs imposed

The Biden administration plans to spare everyday Russians from the brunt of U.S. export controls if Russia invades Ukraine, and focus on targeting industrial sectors, a White House official said.…

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US troops heading to Eastern Europe to combat Ukraine crisis

President Joe Biden on Friday night announced he would soon send a small number of US troops to bolster the Nato presence in Eastern Europe amid a growing crisis in…

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Russian buildup at Ukraine border includes blood for wounded, U.S. officials say

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian troop buildup along its border with Ukraine includes supplies of blood for the wounded, three U.S. officials told Reuters, a detail reinforcing U.S. comments that…

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U.S, EU pledge cooperation on energy security amid Russia threat

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and his European Union counterpart Ursula von der Leyen pledged to cooperate on guaranteeing Europe’s energy security as well as Ukraine’s amid the…

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Ukraine’s president accuses Washington and media of fueling panic over Russia tensions

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday did not rule out a full-blown war with Russia but said Ukraine was not a sinking Titanic and accused Washington and media of fuelling panic…

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Taiwan president expresses ’empathy’ for Ukraine’s situation

TAIPEI, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday expressed "empathy" for Ukraine's situation due to the military threat the island faces from China, saying force was not…

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Sanctions on Russia only part of Western response in case of invasion, U.S. envoy says

BRUSSELS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Russia says it does not want war but has placed a "gun on the table" in its negotiations with the United States by massing troops…

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UPDATED: U.S., NATO responses did not address Russia’s main concerns, Putin tells Macron -Kremlin

MOSCOW, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that the United States' and NATO's responses to Russian proposals on security did not address…

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Ukraine and Russia report record COVID-19 cases

Ukraine saw a record daily high of 34,408 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on Friday, as the figure exceeded the previous high of…

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Biden warns Russia may invade next month

US President Joe Biden has warned there is a "distinct possibility" Russia might invade Ukraine next month, the White House says. Russia meanwhile says it sees "little ground for optimism"…

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Nothing is off the table, EU responds to question on halting Nord Stream 2

The gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 could be halted should Russia invade Ukraine, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen signalled , referring to the not yet operative pipeline meant…

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Europe is united in face of Russian threats – MEPs

Europe is united in face of Russian attempts to undermine European democracy, MEPs said today, as they re-iterated a common stand in front of Russian aggressiveness with increased military movements…

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Canada pledges non-lethal support for Ukraine, extends training mission

Canada said it would send non-lethal equipment to Ukraine, and help the Eastern European country gather intelligence and counter cyber attacks as Russia builds up its military presence on its…

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Russia likely to stay on diplomatic track for next two weeks – Ukraine

COPENHAGEN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Russia is likely to remain on a diplomatic track with Kyiv and the West for at least two weeks but will continue efforts to destabilise…

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Turkey’s Erdogan says Russia would be unwise to invade Ukraine

Russia would be unwise to attack Ukraine and in that case Turkey would do what is necessary as a NATO member, President Tayyip Erdogan said. In an interview with broadcaster…

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UPDATED: Russia says even idea of war with Ukraine is ‘unacceptable’

MOSCOW, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A Russian foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday that even the thought of a war breaking out between Russia and Ukraine was "unacceptable", the latest…

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U.S., China confer on Ukraine, urge de-escalation and calm

China has told the United States it wants to see all sides involved in Ukraine remain calm and avoid increasing tension while the United States stressed de-escalation and warned of…

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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 for unknown reasons, killing five people and injuring…

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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 to prevail over partisan interests to resolve the…

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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 Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, said on Wednesday, adding that…

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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 would be "politically destructive", after U.S. President Joe…

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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 protect energy supplies and Britain urging other European…

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EU well advanced to have strong deterrent measures against Russia

The European Commission has very much advanced its work to have strong deterrent measures ready if Russia continues its threatening actions against Ukraine, an EU spokesperson said on Tuesday. "The…

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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 very short notice, in the latest effort to…

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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 statement, the EPP said that unity and resolve…

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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 also send additional troops to its south-east flank,…

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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 the region's sovereign dollar bonds to safe have…

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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 weeks, a NATO diplomat told Reuters, amid escalating…

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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 gloomy but not inevitable, as he warned President…

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UPDATED: EU to support Kyiv with 1.2 bln euro financial aid package, Ready to impose “never-seen-before” sanctions on Russia

BRUSSELS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The European Union aims to help Ukraine with a 1.2 billion euro financial aid package to mitigate the effects of the conflict with Russia, which…

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