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Ukraine-Russia crisis: Why war is looming in eastern Europe

The chill of war hangs over eastern Europe after diplomacy failed

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

Exclusive-U.S. to send 3,000 additional troops to Poland, officials say

The United States will send 3,000 additional troops to Poland, Poland's Defence Minister said late on Friday, confirming an earlier Reuters report, as Russia held military exercises in Belarus and the Black Sea following the buildup of its forces near Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 11, 2022

Russia committed to diplomatic outcome over Ukraine: Moscow’s ambassador to EU

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Russia's Permanent Representative to the European Union denied that the six Russian naval ships in the Black Sea have anything to do with Ukraine. Vladimir A. Chizhov also insisted that Moscow has no intention to make a move on Ukrainian territory and reiterated that…

France 24 · Feb 11, 2022

Ukraine says Russian drills in Black Sea made shipping 'virtually impossible'

Ukraine criticized Russian naval exercises near its southern coast on Thursday, saying the presence of warships were part of a "hybrid war" that had made navigation in the Black Sea and Azov Sea virtually impossible.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2022

Russia holds drills in Belarus as West warns of 'dangerous moment'

Britain said on Thursday the "most dangerous moment" in the West's standoff with Moscow appeared imminent, as Russia held military exercises in Belarus and the Black Sea following the buildup of its forces near Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2022

Six Russian warships heading to the Black Sea for ‘drills’, says Moscow defence ministry

Six Russian warships are heading to the Black Sea from the Mediterranean for naval drills, the Interfax news agency has said.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: Macron says resolution may take months

Ukraine news from February 8: After talks with Putin and Zelenskyy, French president offers his analysis of the crisis.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2022

Six Russian warships en route to Black Sea for drills

Six Russian warships are heading to the Black Sea from the Mediterranean for naval drills, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's Defence Ministry as saying on Tuesday, in what it said was a pre-planned movement of military resources.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2022

Ukraine news - live: Russia sends six warships to Black Sea as Biden threatens to scrap Nord Stream 2 pipeline

Naval drills are part of a ‘pre-planned movement of military resources’, Russia says

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

France hopes to seal Romania 1.2 billion euro warship deal quickly

France hopes a deal to sell four warships to Romania for 1.2 billion euros ($1.35 billion) will be concluded soon as the two sides look to ensure security in the Black Sea, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Thursday.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2022