Independent Bureau

Russia invades Ukraine !

Zelensky has urged Russian citizens to oppose war, while Putin says "No Other Way" to defend Russia

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Putin orders troops in Eastern Ukraine, NATO warn of consequences

Russia said that the troops would engage in “peacekeeping” in the region, U.S. has warned that Russia is creating a pretext for...

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Germany halts the certification of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

After Putin ordered troops in Donetsk and Luhansk, Germany said it is halting the certification as it fears Russia will invade Ukraine

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E.U. delivers essentials to Ukraine under E.U. Civil Protection Mechanism

European Commission has announced to deliver the essential supplies to Ukraine amidst rising tensions over its borders with Russia

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Russian separatists evacuate civilians in Ukraine, fueling invasion fears

Separatists in Ukraine have started evacuating people from Donetsk and Luhansk, building a case for invasion by Russia

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U.K. issues red alert as Storm Eunice hits UK

U.K. Met Office has warned millions of people to stay indoors as Storm Eunice could bring wind gusts of up to 90...

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Putin and Scholz discuss Ukraine and strengthening of bilateral ties

Putin has said that Moscow does not want war and demanded surety that Ukraine will not join NATO

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Ukraine calls for an urgent meeting with Russia within 48 hours

The call for the urgent meeting came after the Foreign Minister of Ukraine said Russia had ignored formal requests to explain the...

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Russia announces withdrawal of some troops from Ukraine borders

The withdrawal of Russian troops comes amidst rising fear of Ukraine invasion

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U.K. exports to E.U. fell by £ 20 billion in 2021

Led by Brexit and COVID-19, U.K. exports caused a 12% fall in exports between January and December 2021 as compared with 2018

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Russia and U.K. accuse each other of not doing enough over Ukraine crisis

The two countries exchanged barbs and accused each other of ruining the de-escalation talks over the Ukraine crisis

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Russia to hold military drill in Belarus; may use it as smokescreen to invade Ukraine

Russia will soon begin 10 days of military drills, “Allied Drive”, in Belarus

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Macron, Putin find points of convergence over Ukraine crisis

During a joint Press Conference with Emmanuel Macron, Putin said that there is still scope for a diplomatic front

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European Commission to provide € 4 million to France under the EGF

The European Commission has announced to support former workers of vending machine company - Selecta in France who have lost their jobs...

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U.S. warns Russia is 70% ready to invade Ukraine

According to USA, Russia has assembled 70% of the military capability needed for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine

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Russia signs gas deal with China amid tensions with Europe

Russia has signed U.S. $ 117.5 billion gas deal with China over fears of losing European customers

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Turkey offers Ukraine-Russia peace talks, USA suspects false flag attack

U.S. warns Russia will fake Ukrainian attack to justify an invasion

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Energy bills to rise by 54% in U.K. from April 2022

U.K.’s energy regulator has said that people will have to pay an extra £ 693 a year on their energy bills

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European Commission to allow more power to Europol

The Europol regulation will allow Europol to step up its support to Member States in fighting serious crime

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Johnson to visit Ukraine over rising tension with Russia

Boris Johnson will travel to Ukraine for talks with the President of Ukraine – Volodymyr Zelensky

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UK gives green light to NHS funding

Johnson and Sunak confirm the rise in National Insurance by 1.25% to clear the NHS backlog

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Ukraine defies Biden, asks west to stop poking Russia

Zelensky has urged Biden and Macron to not create panic over threats of invasion by Russia

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Current Russian troop numbers insufficient for full invasion says Ukraine

Ukraine says Russia has not assembled enough troops to launch a full-scale invasion making a focused Russian attack more likely

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