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Russian lawmakers ask Putin to recognise breakaway Ukraine regions
Russia's Communist Party had submitted the draft resolution last month calling on Putin to formally recognise the self-proclaimed Luhansk and Donetsk republics. Experts have described Russian recognition of the Donbas as a possible prelude to an annexation of the region, the report said.
Biden speaks to Zelensky, reaffirms commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty
The White House said that during the call on Sunday, Biden made clear that "the US would respond swiftly and decisively, together with its Allies and partners, to any further Russian aggression against Ukraine". The two leaders further agreed on the "importance of continuing to pursue diplomacy and deterrence" over Russia's military move.
US orders evacuation of most diplomatic staff in Ukraine
In an updated travel advisory issued on Saturday, the State Department said passport, visa and other routine consular services will be suspended starting from Sunday, but the US will maintain a small consular presence in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv to handle emergencies, reports Xinhua news agency.
Russia could invade Ukraine any day now: US
An invasion could start with aerial bombing that would make departures difficult and endanger civilians, the BBC quoted the White House as saying on Friday. Moscow has repeatedly denied any plans to invade Ukraine despite massing more than 100,000 troops near the border.
'Blinken, Jaishankar discuss diplomatic efforts on Russian aggression'
The mention of Russian "aggression" in Price's statement assumes an ominous tone because Blinken said the same day that a Russian invasion "could begin at any time", even during the Beijing Winter Olympics now underway brushing aside speculation that Moscow would not launch an attack during the games. The Jaishankar-Blinken meeting took place as the White House unveiled its Indo-Pacific strategy that laid down "support India's continued rise and regional leadership" as one of its objectives.
Diplomatic efforts underway to defuse Russia-Ukraine tensions
Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), on Thursday met with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Brussels over Russia-Ukraine tensions, Xinhua news agency reported. Stoltenberg said in a press release that 'this is a dangerous moment for European security,' underlining that while NATO is prepared for the worst, it is still committed to finding a political solution.
Reviving diplomatic talks bring hopes of defusing Russia-Ukraine tensions
Vladimir Chizhov, Russia's Permanent Representative to the European Union, told the BBC that Russia still believes "diplomacy can help" ease the Ukraine tensions, reiterating that Moscow has no intention of invading any country, while warning that it is important not to provoke Russia into changing its mind.
Stakes 'very high' over Ukraine crisis, says Boris Johnson
Speaking in Brussels, Johnson said he hoped "strong deterrence" and "patient diplomacy" could find a way through the crisis but the stakes were "very high", the BBC reported.
QUAD displays America’s ‘Cold-War mentality’ aimed at triggering conflict with us: China
“China seeks peace, development, and cooperation. We advance the building of an Asia-Pacific security system that is open, inclusive, and not targeting any third country… We hope that the US and relevant countries can get a clear picture of the situation, feel relaxed, abandon the Cold War mentality," said Zhao Lijian, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.
Ukrainian, French leaders discuss Ukraine's peace process
At the talks on Tuesday, the Ukrainian President voiced the hope that the next meeting of leaders of the Normandy Four, which includes Ukraine, France, Germany and Russia, may take place "in the near future". "An important step in this direction is the intensification of dialogue at the level of political advisers. We hope that the meeting in Paris, which took place on January 26, 2022, and the upcoming talks in Berlin will bring us closer to holding the Normandy Summit".
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