US-led west’s real agenda in Ukraine crisis The latest news barrage in the Ukraine crisis suggests both elements of possible war and hopeful signs of peace.... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
World NATO chief condemns Putin's recognition of Ukraine separatists BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of... Published 22 Feb, 2022 01:29am
World Putin recognises Ukraine rebel regions as independent Putin announced his decision in phone calls to the leaders of Germany and France, who voiced disappointment, the Kremlin said Updated 22 Feb, 2022 09:50am
World Russian troop withdrawal depends in part on NATO pullback, Belarus says MOSCOW: Belarus said on Monday that the withdrawal of Russian troops from its territory would depend to a large... Published 21 Feb, 2022 01:41pm
World Russia has lists of Ukrainians 'to be killed or sent to camps', US warns UN WASHINGTON: The United States has warned the United Nations it has information that Russia has lists of Ukrainians... Published 21 Feb, 2022 12:02pm
World Putin blames Kyiv for escalation, but says diplomacy should 'intensify' MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Kyiv for a military escalation in east Ukraine in a call with French... Published 20 Feb, 2022 09:25pm
World Russia holds nuclear drills, US says Russian forces ‘poised to strike’ Ukraine DONETSK, Ukraine/MOSCOW: Russia’s strategic nuclear forces held exercises overseen by President Vladimir Putin on... Published 20 Feb, 2022 05:55am
World NATO urges more Russia talks to defuse Ukraine crisis MUNICH: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Saturday he had sent a letter to Russian Foreign Minister... Published 20 Feb, 2022 05:55am
World Post-Soviet military bloc says it could send peacekeepers to Donbass if needed MOSCOW: The head of a Russia-dominated military alliance that is sometimes called Moscow's answer to NATO has said... Published 19 Feb, 2022 08:04pm
World Germany to put its troops in NATO's quick reaction force on higher alert BERLIN: Germany will put its troops in NATO's quick reaction force on higher alert, enabling them to deploy more... Published 19 Feb, 2022 12:59am
World Ukraine crisis takes centre stage at Munich Security Conference BERLIN/MUNICH: World leaders converge this weekend on Germany for the annual Munich Security Conference which will ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 11:33am
World At UN, US warns Russia planning to attack Ukraine in 'coming days' UNITED NATIONS: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken laid out at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday how... Published 18 Feb, 2022 10:30am
Opinion Putin makes inroads in pressure campaign against West, Ukraine Russian leader Vladimir Putin has secured some wins in his confrontation with the West over Ukraine, but it’s too... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Business & Finance Rouble weakens MOSCOW: The Russian rouble and stocks slipped in volatile trade on Thursday after Russian-backed rebels and ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
World Russia to continue security talks with West MOSCOW: Russia will continue talks with the West on all aspects of its security proposals, Foreign Minister Sergei... Published 17 Feb, 2022 03:30pm
World US accuses Russia of deploying thousands more troops to Ukraine border WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday dismissed reports that Russia was withdrawing troops from Ukraine's... Published 17 Feb, 2022 10:40am
Print US, Nato say Russia is building up troops near Ukraine MOSCOW/KYIV: The United States and NATO said Russia was still building up troops around Ukraine on Wednesday despite... Updated 17 Feb, 2022 09:40am
Business & Finance Dollar eases as investors keep eye on Ukraine NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar index was down slightly for a second straight sesson on Wednesday as investors watched for... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
Business & Finance Sterling edges up after UK inflation soars to nearly 30-year high LONDON: Sterling edged up versus the dollar and euro on Wednesday after data showed inflation in Britain at a nearly... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
World Ukraine marks 'Day of Unity' as NATO warns on Russia pullback KYIV: Ukraine staged military drills and defiant displays of flag-waving patriotism on Wednesday as NATO warned... Published 16 Feb, 2022 05:06pm
Markets European shares rebound LONDON: European stocks pulled back some of their recent losses on Tuesday following reports that some Russian ... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
Print Russia-Ukraine tensions deepen MOSCOW: Russia said on Tuesday some of its troops were returning to base after exercises near Ukraine and mocked... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
Business & Finance Dollar slips, euro gains NEW YORK: The US dollar eased and the euro strengthened on Tuesday as Russia said some of its troops were returning... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
Business & Finance Rouble leaps after Russia says some troops are returning to bases MOSCOW: The rouble rose more than 2% versus the dollar on Tuesday as Russia said some troops near Ukraine were... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
World Russia says it will keep talking for now as Ukraine hints at concessions MOSCOW/KYIV: Russia suggested on Monday that it was ready to keep talking to the West to try to defuse a security... Published 14 Feb, 2022 10:58pm
World Russia, amid ongoing drills near Ukraine, says ties with US are 'on the floor' MOSCOW: Despite a recent uptick in bilateral dialogue, relations between Moscow and Washington are "lying on the... Published 14 Feb, 2022 02:23pm
World Ukraine could drop NATO bid to avoid war, ambassador tells BBC Ukraine could drop its bid to join NATO to avoid war with Russia, the BBC quoted the country's ambassador to Britain... Published 14 Feb, 2022 12:18pm
World Germany leader heads to Kyiv to calm 'critical' Russia war threat KYIV: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lands in Kyiv on Monday before visiting Moscow to try to head off a "very... Published 14 Feb, 2022 10:47am
World 'Terrible timing': Brazil's Bolsonaro to visit Russia RIO DE JANEIRO: Ignoring US concerns, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is due to arrive in Russia Tuesday for an... Published 13 Feb, 2022 11:03am
World Putin gave no indication in Macron call he’s preparing invasion PARIS: Russian President Vladimir Putin gave no indication in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on... Published 13 Feb, 2022 05:48am