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NATO Chief urges Russia to choose diplomacy in Ukraine crisis
"This is the most dangerous moment in European security for a generation," NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg said at the conclusion of an extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission in Brussels on Tuesday. "Europe and North America continue to stand strong together in NATO, committed to defend and protect each other," he added.
Ukrainian Prez expects no conflict with Russia
"We believe that there will be no large-scale war against Ukraine, and there won't be a wide escalation from the side of the Russian Federation," Zelensky said on Tuesday, adding that Kiev stands ready to impose a martial law if there is aggression against Ukraine. Earlier on Tuesday, Zelensky said he was weighing a request from the Foreign Ministry to sever diplomatic ties with Russia.
EU agrees Russia sanctions package, warns of further action
In a statement, von der Leyen on Tuesday said EU member states had given their political consent to a new package of sanctions against Russia following its recognition of the independence of the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. The package contains a number of "calibrated measures" targeting banks that finance the Russian military apparatus and contribute to the destabilisation of Ukraine, Xinhua news agency reported.
Open to debate with Modi on TV over differences: Imran
"I would love to debate with Narendra Modi on TV," Imran Khan said in an interview to Russia Today. The Pakistan Prime Minister has asserted that it would be "beneficial" for the 1.7 billion people in the subcontinent if differences (between Pakistan and India) are resolved through debate.Claiming that his government's policy is to have trade relations will all countries, Khan said.
Russia's parliament ratifies friendship treaties with 2 'independent republics' in Ukraine
Under the two treaties on Tuesday, Russia will foster closer cooperation with the "republics" when it comes to "strengthening peace", "enhancing security", and coordinating efforts aimed at settling regional conflicts. The agreements with both "republics" are concluded for a period of 10 years, and will be automatically renewed for successive periods of five years unless either party decides not to do so, Xinhua news agency reported.
Russia's upper house approves use of military abroad
"Senators unanimously supported the adoption of the relevant Resolution," said a statement published on the website of the Federation Council on Tuesday. Putin on Tuesday submitted a proposal that the Federation Council approve a resolution authorising the use of the armed forces of the Russian Federation abroad on the basis of the generally accepted principles and norms of international law, according to the Kremlin.
Ukraine to consider severance of diplomatic ties with Russia
The Ukraine President said this during a conversation with the media following talks with the President of the Republic of Estonia, Alar Karis, in Kyiv. "Immediately after our press conference, I will work on this issue. And not only this issue, but also our effective steps as regards the escalation on the part of the Russian Federation," he said.
Jaishankar hints at concerns over China at Asia-EU meet
Indian External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has hinted at security problems posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region at a conference on Indo-Pacific cooperation. "Today, we see challenges on that score with the clarity that proximity brings," Jaishankar said. He added: "And believe me, distance is no insulation. The issues we confront in the Indo-Pacific will extend beyond, even to Europe."
Russia has moved thousands of troops into contested areas in 12 hours
Ten thousand soldiers entered separatist-occupied areas overnight, a source with links to Ukrainian military intelligence told MailOnline, with 6,000 sent to Donetsk, 5,000 sent to Luhansk, and 1,500 to the city of Horlivka. "It is difficult to believe [Putin] could have moved that quickly - but he had a long time to prepare," the source said.
UK to begin 4th Covid dose for people aged above 75 in spring
The UK's vaccines advisers said an extra dose would help top up their protection against severe Covid-19, BBC reported. Many of the oldest received their latest shot back in September and immunity may now be waning, it said. Until now, only people with severely weakened immune systems had been eligible for a fourth dose.
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