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Belarus

Belarus will fight alongside Russia in event of war, says Lukashenko

Belarus' leader also said that in the event of a conflict with Ukraine: "Everyone will lose."

Ukraine

'People in Ukraine are ready for war': Kyiv residents speak out

"Some people have started gathering food, some are cleaning their weapons and preparing for an attack" — Kyiv residents tell Euronews of their fears of a Russian invasion.

Ukraine

'Stakes couldn't be higher' over Ukraine, US tells UN Security Council

The US and Russia squared off as the UN Security Council meets for the first time since Russia's buildup of troops on Ukraine's border.

Bulgaria

Bulgarian PM Petkov says diplomatic solution is needed for Ukraine

Kiril Petkov said the Bulgarian government had decided to update the country's security strategy and to prepare a battalion military group under its command, for defence purposes only.

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Culture news

Fears of Russian invasion at centre of Ukrainian war drama 'Klondike'

"There was this dream that Europe and the world wouldn’t close its eyes and not see what was happening in Ukraine, they would do something," director Maryna Er Gorbach tells Euronews.

Europe News

Russian ambassador calls fears of invasion 'bluff' and 'hysterical'

"Russia has no plans to invade either Ukraine or any other country," Vladimir Chizhov tells Euronews, adding that "winter is not yet over."

Russia

Russia sanctions package for invading Ukraine 'includes Nord Stream 2'

Germany's top diplomat told the Bundestag on Thursday that Russia is facing "massive consequences" in case of aggression against Ukraine.

Ukraine

Macron says cost to Russia will be 'very high' if it attacks Ukraine

Speaking alongside Chancellor Scholz, the French president also said France and Germany were united in seeking to defuse the crisis.

Ukraine

Euroviews. Putin fears Ukrainian freedom and democracy, not NATO | View

Europe and the US must not play into Putin's hands by turning the current crisis into a tussle between geopolitical entities. This is and has always been about Ukraine's absolute right to freedom and self-determination, writes Oleksandr Sushko of the International Renaissance Foundation in Ukraine.

Ukraine

US puts troops on alert for deployment as Ukraine allies mull options

8,500 US-based troops were notified of potential deployment in Europe while Ukraine and others call the US embassy workers' family members' withdrawal "premature".

Europe News

EU reaffirms unity in Ukraine-Russia crisis amid reports of division

Josep Borrell said the bloc is "well advanced" in preparing sanctions in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

What is Nord Stream 2 and how does it link to Russia-Ukraine crisis?

Approval of the natural gas pipeline has been put on hold since last September.

Money

Bitcoin plunges to six-month low amid fears of a war in Ukraine

Confidence in crypto - already on edge over fears the US Federal Reserve will introduce new regulations - is jittery as a conflict looms in Ukraine.

Ukraine

NATO to boost military presence amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

The alliance will deploy more ships and fighter jets to reinforce "deterrence and defence," while the EU will provide Ukraine with a new financial assistance package worth €1.2 billion.

Germany

German navy chief quits over 'ill-considered' Ukraine-Russia comments

Vice-admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach said Ukraine would never regain Crimea from Russia, and described as 'absurd' Western views that Putin may invade Ukraine.

Ukraine

UK says Russia plotting to install pro-Moscow government in Ukraine

The UK government says it has intelligence information that Moscow is looking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv, a claim Russia has dismissed as nonsense.

Germany

Ukraine says Germany is 'encouraging Putin' over refusal to send arms

Kyiv has criticised Berlin after Germany's defence minister ruled out sending weapons and its navy chief — who has since resigned — said Ukraine would never regain Crimea.

Germany

US warns of 'massive consequences' if Russia invades Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the warning in the event of any Russian military incursion into Ukraine or any hybrid attacks on the country.

Ukraine

Moscow will only accept full NATO expansion ban, officials say

Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov allayed Western fears over an invasion of Ukraine but also said that Moscow expects firm guarantees from NATO and the West that the alliance will stop its eastwards expansion.

Ukraine

Russia moves troops west, could invade Ukraine at any point, US warns

US officials warned Russia could invade Ukraine "at any point", calling the situation "extremely dangerous."

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