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Ukraine tones down threat of Russia's military drills near its border

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed the goal of the drill was to train safe manoeuvring in areas with heavy shipping, establish communications, and organise air defence at sea.

Norway

Norway's PM says Russia build-up is 'a sign of weakness'

Norway’s prime minister, whose country borders Russia and is a founding member of NATO, said he believes it’s “a sign of weakness” that President Vladimir Putin has to express Moscow’s political views by an “extraordinary” military buildup.

Russia

Russia sanctions package for invading Ukraine 'includes Nord Stream 2'

Germany's top diplomat told the Bundestag on Thursday that Russia is facing "massive consequences" in case of aggression against Ukraine.

Ukraine

US puts troops on alert for deployment as Ukraine allies mull options

8,500 US-based troops were notified of potential deployment in Europe while Ukraine and others call the US embassy workers' family members' withdrawal "premature".

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Ukraine

Moscow will only accept full NATO expansion ban, officials say

Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov allayed Western fears over an invasion of Ukraine but also said that Moscow expects firm guarantees from NATO and the West that the alliance will stop its eastwards expansion.

Sweden

Sweden redeploys troops to the island of Gotland near Russia

Sweden reinforces its military presence on the island of Gotland, which is the closest part of the country to Russia.

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British soldiers jump into the icy water in Estonia.

British soldiers serving in the battle group of NATO's reinforced forward presence in Estonia ended the traditional winter course with an ice bath.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Ukraine talks fall flat and David Sassoli dies

High-level discussions between the US, Russia and NATO dominated headlines and failed to de-escalate the situation with Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine's Zelenskyy invites Biden and Putin to trilateral talks

A series of high-level talks this week over Russia's military buildup along the border with Ukraine has failed to bring any resolution.

Europe News

US urges Russia to make 'smart choice' to reduce Ukraine tensions

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman tells Euronews that it's up to President Putin to choose "diplomacy as opposed to deterrence".

Europe News

NATO and Russia agree to hold further meetings amid Ukraine tensions

The first meeting between both sides in over two years was held in Brussels on Wednesday.

Ukraine

Ukrainian army reservists train amid border tensions with Russia

Last summer, Ukraine's president established the reservist units to help defend the country in the event of a Russian invasion.

Ukraine

Russia and NATO meet as Moscow and Washington harden Ukraine stances

Ahead of Russia-NATO talks in Brussels on Wednesday and an OSCE meeting in Vienna on Thursday, Washington and Moscow both ruled out concessions or quick results.

Russia

Russian deputy MFA: 'Difficult, concrete' talks with US over security

After the meeting with his US counterparts in Geneva, Ryabkov demanded "ironclad assurances" that Ukraine would never become a member of NATO.

Switzerland

US and Russian officials meet in Geneva amid Ukraine tensions

Rising tensions over Ukraine are at the top of the agenda in talks taking place in Geneva between US and Russian officials. Worries have been mounting over Russia's military build-up close to its border with Ukraine.

Norway

Norwegian conscripts asked to return underwear due to supply shortages

Prior to the decision, conscripts were allowed to keep parts of their uniform, including underwear, once their military service was done.

Europe News

NATO 'must be prepared for failure' of Ukraine-Russia dialogue

Representatives from Moscow will be in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Ukraine at the NATO-Russia Council.

Europe News

Europe's week: Macron's mission and Ukraine-Russia tensions continue

The French President said he wants to 'piss off' the unvaccinated till the 'bitter end', while an EU foreign policy chief visited Ukraine's Donbas region for the first time since the conflict began.

World News

NATO and EU reject Russia's 'sphere of influence' claim over Ukraine

Concerns have been growing over Russia's military buildup near Ukraine's eastern border.

USA

Biden and Putin to talk on Europe's security before possible meeting

The White House says the two leaders will speak by phone on Thursday, ahead of January talks that Moscow says should be "serious" and not "blah blah "blah".