Russians ridicule western media on ‘day of no invasion’
Officials and pundits mock forecasts that Russia would invade, as livestream of Kyiv shows light traffic As 16 February – the day when some briefings...
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Russia still building forces on Ukraine border, says top Nato official
Nato secretary general contradicts president Vladimir Putin’s claim of ‘partial’ withdrawal Russia is building up its military forces on Ukraine’s border with more troops on...
Ukraine crisis: country celebrates ‘day of unity’; Biden says west resolute against Russia invasion threat – live
President Zelenskiy urges citizens to keep patriotic spirit alive; Kyiv government vows to resist cyberattacks after banks and defence ministry targeted Russian pledge of troop...
Biden: Ukraine invasion still ‘distinctly possible’ despite Russian claims
Putin had claimed a ‘partial’ military withdrawal from border areas but US president says 150,000 troops remain Joe Biden has claimed that 150,000 Russian troops...
Seven dead and 17 missing as Spanish fishing boat sinks off Canada
Three crew rescued from life raft as international mission combs icy seas for survivors At least seven people have died and 17 are missing after...
Russia says it will withdraw some of its troops from Ukraine border
Move could be sign of de-escalation amid fears of invasion but size of planned withdrawal is unclear Ukraine crisis: live updates Russia’s defence ministry has...
Ukraine crisis: Scholz heads to Russia to meet Putin as US tells citizens in Belarus to leave – live news
German chancellor to meet Russian president as US warns invasion could come ‘at any time’ – follow all the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis...
Border Force picks up 67 people after Christmas Day attempt to cross Channel
Agents step in after incident involving two small boats in early hours of morning UK authorities have rescued 67 people who were attempting to cross...
Volcano-hit La Palma gets a piece of Spain’s biggest lotto
After volcanic eruptions and tourism woes, island gets some Christmas cheer as tickets scoop €400,000 After grappling with volcanic eruptions that dragged on for three...
Putin accuses west of ‘coming with its missiles to our doorstep’
Russian president again voices anger at Nato expansion and says he would be prepared to intervene in Ukraine Vladimir Putin has accused the west of...
