Page 16 - Latest Updates on NATO
Putin says Russia is open to diplomacy but won't compromise on its security
'Our country is always open to a direct and honest dialogue and ready to search for diplomatic solutions to the most complicated issues,' says Putin
 "Putin says Russia is open to diplomacy but won't compromise on its security")
NATO Chief urges Russia to choose 'path of diplomacy' in Ukraine crisis
The Chief of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has urged Russia to "choose the path of diplomacy" in the conflict with Ukraine.
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SWIFT and wide: How Western sanctions target Russia for Ukraine crisis
One of the harshest measures would be to disconnect the Russian financial system from SWIFT, which handles international financial transfers.
 "SWIFT and wide: How Western sanctions target Russia for Ukraine crisis")
Ukraine crisis: US targets Russian banks with new Western sanctions
The measures target Russian banks and sovereign debt, among other steps
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All you need to know about the escalating Ukraine-Russia crisis
Lawmakers in the Kremlin-controlled parliament are likely to rubber-stamp legislation authorising the use of troops in in the separatist regions, an area known as Donbas
 "All you need to know about the escalating Ukraine-Russia crisis")
China's embassy in Ukraine warns Chinese nationals to avoid unstable areas
China's embassy in Ukraine on Tuesday warned Chinese nationals and businesses in Ukraine against venturing to "unstable" areas, but didn't advised them to leave the country.
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Putin orders forces to 'maintain peace' in eastern Ukraine, worsens crisis
Russian leader's decision brings swift promises of new sanctions from the US and other Western nations.
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US, NATO must respond to Russia's security demands: Putin on Ukraine crisis
Russia's Vladimir Putin in his telephone conversation with French President Macron on Sunday stressed the need for the US and NATOmust respond to Russia's security guarantees demands seriously.
 "US, NATO must respond to Russia's security demands: Putin on Ukraine crisis")
Embassy in Ukraine advises Indian citizens to leave if stay not essential
According to an official document in 2020, Ukraine had a small but vibrant Indian community and there were about 18,000 Indian students studying in that country
 "Embassy in Ukraine advises Indian citizens to leave if stay not essential")
Don't slip into the 'lazy analogy' of referring Quad as Asian NATO: EAM
Jaishankar was speaking during a panel discussion on 'A Sea Change? Regional Order and Security in the Indo-Pacific' at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2022 on Saturday evening.
 "Don't slip into the 'lazy analogy' of referring Quad as Asian NATO: EAM")
German Chancellor calls for negotiated solution to Ukraine crisis
The conflict in Ukraine shows no sign of easing: Chancellor Scholz
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Live: Russia extends military drills; West worries invasion imminent
Live news updates: India on Sunday advised its citizens 'whose stay is not deemed essential' to leave Ukraine temporarily.
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Ukraine-Russia crisis: As the tension grinds on, what you should know
The United States upped its estimate of Russian troops for a possible invasion to as many as 190,000
Pro-Russia rebels evacuate civilians out of Ukraine amid growing crisis
The Kremlin declared massive nuclear drills to flex its military muscle, and President Vladimir Putin pledged to protect Russia's national interests against what it sees as encroaching Western threats
 "Pro-Russia rebels evacuate civilians out of Ukraine amid growing crisis")
Vice President Kamala Harris heralds NATO unity as Ukraine crisis grows
Vice President Kamala Harris heralded NATO unity during the escalating Ukraine crisis and warned Russia that the US and Western allies stood ready to respond with tough sanctions
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Ukraine crisis takes centre stage at Munich Security Conference
No Russian delegation will attend the conference, the Kremlin said last week - the first no-show in years, underscoring how much East-West relations have deteriorated
Ready for talks with Russia to achieve peace: Ukraine President Zelensky
Since November 2021, Kiev and some Western countries have accused Russia of assembling heavy troops near the Ukrainian border with a possible intention of invasion
 "Ready for talks with Russia to achieve peace: Ukraine President Zelensky")
Shelling breaks out in Ukraine amid dispute over troop count
Very high risk of Russian attack in several days: Joe Biden
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Russia misleading world on troop movements near Ukraine, says NATO
After a handful of positive signals from Russia that eased tensions earlier in the week, the pendulum appeared to be swinging in the opposite direction again
 "Russia misleading world on troop movements near Ukraine, says NATO")
Russian-backed rebels accuse Ukraine govt forces of mortar attacks
According the the RIA report, representatives of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic said Ukrainian forces used mortars, grenade launchers and a machine gun on Thursday
