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Euro holds gains after hopes of easing in Ukraine tensions
The Russian defence ministry on Tuesday published footage to demonstrate it was returning some troops to base after exercises
US, allies ready to retaliate for Russian cyberattacks, say officials
One European diplomat said cyberattacks were a longstanding component of Russian strategy
'Deeply worried' UN chief says time to defuse Ukraine crisis
The United Nations has some 1,660 staff in Ukraine including 1,440 Ukrainians and 220 foreigners.
Germany loses patience with ex-chancellor's Russia lobbying
Germany's SPD has historically championed close ties with Russia
'Unite and fight': Ukrainians march in face of Russia threat
Washington has warned that war could break out any day.
Ukraine crisis overshadows Blinken bridgebuilding trip to Asia
Blinken spent much of his travel time liaising with allies and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, on the crisis.
NATO seeks new chief and women top candidates' list
After Brexit a British leader might not be welcomed by some EU capitals.
At UN, Russia, China call out 'unilateral' sanctions
Russia and China have long sought to get to ease UN sanctions on North Korea
Ukraine plays down Russian invasion fears as US sounds alarm
Kyiv -- backed up by some European allies -- has consistently sought to play down fears of an imminent attack.
Ukraine crisis reveals growing Republican rift on Russia
Republicans have been breaking with conservative orthodoxy to complain loudly that the United States should have no role in the crisis.
US rejects Russian demand for Ukraine to stay out of NATO
The United States remained convinced that Putin was poised to use force against Ukraine by mid-February.
US orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv
The State Department already advises against all travel to Ukraine because of the possibility of a Russian invasion.
Russia's central bank calls for crypto crackdown
The Bank of Russia called Thursday for reinforcing the ban on cryptocurrency payments, banning crypto-mining, and tightening laws on trading virtual money.
Iran announces new space Launch during nuclear talks
UN Security Council Resolution 2231 of 2015, endorsing the nuclear deal, imposed no blanket ban on Iranian rocket or missile launches.
Russian gas supplies to Europe under scrutiny
Some European states, such as Poland and Ukraine, have accused Moscow and Russian energy company Gazprom of cutting gas supplies to Europe
Putin warns West of military measures over Ukraine threats
Despite hinting at conflict, Putin insisted Russia wanted to avoid "bloodshed"
German Defence Minister says Russia cannot 'dictate' to NATO
The West has threatened Russia with harsh sanctions should its soldiers enter Ukraine.
EU threatens Russia sanctions as NATO backs Ukraine
On Thursday, the EU leaders agreed to renew for six months existing economic sanctions imposed on Russia in 2014
Russia vetoes UN resolution on climate change as global security threat
The US ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said there was "no justification" for Moscow's veto.
New German Chancellor Scholz makes European debut
In keeping with tradition, his first official trip will take him to France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron.
Biden warns Putin of unprecedented sanctions if Ukraine attacked
Biden said that in addition to economic measures, a new Russian attack on Ukraine would trigger a bolstered US military presence
EU, NATO vow action against hybrid threats on Baltic visit
Under the article in NATO's founding treaty, any member can convene a meeting of the alliance to consult when it feels its security threatened.
Poland likens border crisis to Cold War destabilisation
Polish media say at least 11 migrants have died since the crisis began over the summer.
First Iraqis return home from Belarus migrant stand-off
Polish media say at least 11 migrants have died since the crisis began in August.
Gas prices soar as Germany halts Nord Stream 2 approval
The pipeline was finally completed in September but is waiting for the approval process to be completed before it can go online.
US slams Russia for 'irresponsible' space missile test
The target of the missile was Cosmos 1408, a 1982 Soviet signals intelligence satellite that has been defunct for several decades
Fake witch doctor axes man to death during black magic ritual
A husband resorted to the occult to win his wife back but ended up dead from gruesome injuries to the head and neck.
EU readies Belarus sanctions over migrant crisis
Following pressure from EU diplomats, Turkey, one of the routes taken by migrants, has now banned Iraqis, Syrians and Yemenis from flying to Belarus.
Polish PM accuses Putin of masterminding Belarus migrant 'attack'
Thousands of migrants have crossed or attempted to cross from Belarus into the eastern EU member states of Latvia, Lithuania and Poland in recent months.
Climate 'reality check': 2021 global CO2 emissions near record levels
2021 emissions in the US and EU will drop 3.7 and 4.2 percent, respectively, and their share of global emissions will stand at 14 and 7 percent.