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Russia still adding troops to Ukraine build-up: NATO Secretary-General
'What we see is that they have increased the number of troops and more troops are on their way. So, so far, no de-escalation,' says NATO Secretary-General
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Govt reportedly working on increasing flights between India and Ukraine
Earlier, Indian Embassy in Ukraine asked its citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily
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Russian pullout meets NATO scepticism, Ukraine defence website still hacked
Russia says video shows tanks leaving Crimea; Britain and US say pullout has yet to be confirmed
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Russia says video shows tanks, military equipment leaving Crimea
The video, published by the RIA news agency, showed dozens of military vehicles crossing the bridge at night
Vladimir Putin: Russia ready to discuss confidence-building measures
Putin said that Russia is ready to engage in talks on limits on the deployment of intermediate range missiles in Europe
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Things to know on hopes of averting war so far
In another possible sign that the Kremlin would like to lower the temperature, Russia announced that some units participating in military exercises would begin returning to their bases
US again warns Russia of 'severe consequences' if it invades Ukraine
White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that the US is actively working to reach a diplomatic solution to de-escalate the crisis
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Hungary will not accept extra NATO troops on country's soil: Ministry
The government of Hungary will not accept further NATO troops on the country's soil as part of maneuvers related to the Ukraine crisis, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade here said.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's woes follow him on diplomatic trip abroad
Johnson was trying to show NATO's resolve in response to Russia massing troops near its neighbour's borders. But faced questions about a police investigation into lockdown-breaching government parties
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NATO defence ministers may agree to plan to deter Russian threat
The strategy, which is confidential, goes beyond existing regional defence plans and aims to prepare for any simultaneous attack in the Baltic and Black Sea regions, possibly including nuclear weapons
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$549 mn planes sold as scrap: Ten ways US blew cash in Afghanistan
Watchdog set up by Congress spent 13 years documenting the successes and failures of America's efforts in Afghanistan.
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Russia to strengthen military capabilities to counter NATO threat
Russia has no other options than to strengthen its military capabilities amid an increasing threat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said
NATO nations expand defence clause to jointly respond to attacks in space
NATO leaders on Monday expanded the use of their all for one, one for all, mutual defence clause to include a collective response to attacks in space.
NATO countries ready to collectively respond to attacks in space
Article 5 of NATO's founding treaty states that attack on any one of the 30 allies will be considered an attack on them all.
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US military alliance pulling out of Afghanistan worrying for India: Experts
Joe Biden has announced that all American troops would be withdrawn from Afghanistan by September 11
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US President Biden announces complete troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
US president says his team is refining national strategy to monitor and disrupt significant anywhere they may arise.
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NATO chief dismisses early Afghan troop trainers pullout as deadline nears
President Joe Biden is reviewing his predecessor's 2020 deal with the Taliban, which includes a May 1 deadline for a final U.S. troop withdrawal
US House presents bill to terminate Pakistan as major non-NATO ally
The bill also notes that the US President cannot issue a separate designation of Pakistan as a Major NATO ally
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US NATO allies increase defence spending but still short of target
US allies in Europe and Canada have increased defense spending for a sixth consecutive year but most of them will still fail to achieve a NATO spending ambition by the target date of 2024
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NATO 'monitoring situation' after Iran General Qassem Soleimani's death
NATO maintains a limited presence in Iraq to train government security forces
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