Germany halts approval of gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 after Russia’s actions
Germany on Tuesday halted the certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline designed to bring natural gas from Russia directly to Europe.
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U.S. warns that Moscow has compiled lists of Ukrainians to target after invasion
Russia has compiled lists of Ukrainians to target after an invasion, a U.S. official has claimed, as Putin mulls officially recognizing Ukraine’s breakaway regions.
Biden convenes National Security Council on Ukraine crisis
The Kremlin has denied that the more than 150,000 Russian troops outfitted with advanced military equipment along Ukraine’s borders are preparing for an attack.
NATO’s chief says Russia could invade Ukraine ‘without any warning at all’ as Putin tests missile launches
The NATO comments came as Russia’s military launched ballistic and cruise missiles in a show of its nuclear readiness.
Russia now has over 150,000 troops near Ukraine, U.S. official says, amid reports of more attacks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that Russia plans to “manufacture a pretext for its attack” on Ukraine.
Tesla CEO Musk accuses SEC of calculated effort to ‘chill’ his right to free speech
The filing comes more than a week after Tesla disclosed that the SEC issued a new subpoena to Tesla in November 2021.
NATO says Russia is increasing troop numbers at Ukrainian border, calls for talks
NATO has accused Russia of increasing its troop count at the Ukrainian border a day after Moscow claimed it had begun withdrawing some of its military units.
Russia says it’s begun partial troop pullback from Ukraine border; NATO urges caution
Russia’s Defense Ministry has announced it is sending some troops at the Ukrainian border back to their bases.
Russia’s Lavrov calls for more talks as Ukraine crisis escalates
Russia’s foreign minister has reportedly suggested to President Vladimir Putin that Moscow uses diplomacy to obtain concessions from the West.
White House national security advisor describes what Russian attack on Ukraine might look like
National security advisor Jake Sullivan said that in the past 10 days the Kremlin has accelerated its extraordinary military buildup along Ukraine’s border.