In the US responses to Russia's security proposals, there are rational grains on secondary issues - Lavrov
The US is ready to discuss the withdrawal of exercises and the maximum approach distance of aircraft and ships
The US responses to Russian proposals on security guarantees "cast a shadow over the fence," but they have topics that can be discussed, such as the INF Treaty and verification measures, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Lavrov announced the continuation of work on the analysis of the responses of the United States and NATO
Russia will take retaliatory measures if it fails to reach an agreement with the West on security guarantees, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.
Putin in conversation with Macron: The US and NATO responses on security guarantees do not take into account Russia's fundamental concerns
Moscow will carefully study the written responses of the United States and NATO, after which it will decide on its further actions
The issue of providing Russia with long-term, legally secured security guarantees was the main topic of a lengthy telephone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and France, Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron, the Kremlin's press service reported.
The State Duma stated that Russians living in the DPR and LPR can be called up to serve in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
In this case, they will take it on the territory of Russia, said the first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and relations with Compatriots Viktor Vodolatsky
Russians permanently residing in the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), if desired, can be called up for military service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Viktor Vodolatsky, first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots, told TASS on Saturday.
The hype in the Western media around Russian-Ukrainian relations has reached insanity - the Russian Foreign Ministry
The Russian Foreign Ministry commented on Saturday evening on the anti-Russian plot of the Swiss TV channel SRF "Russia is pulling its troops to the border with Ukraine," assessing it as "another horror story for an ignorant audience."
Ukraine's possible entry into NATO will really undermine relations between Russia and the West - Lavrov
They want to "tighten" Ukraine into NATO, its entry into the alliance will really undermine relations between Russia and the West, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
The UK is stepping up diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis - Prime Minister
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to intensify diplomatic measures to resolve the situation around Ukraine while strengthening the "policy of containment" of Russia, a representative of Johnson's office in Downing Street said in a statement.
London does not rule out any options for helping Ukraine if Russia attacks it - the head of the British Foreign Ministry
The British authorities are considering all options for sanctions
The British authorities in the event of a "Russian attack on Ukraine" will be ready to consider any options for helping Kiev, British Foreign Minister Liz Truss said on Sunday.
A number of factors may lead to a reaction of NATO in the development of the situation around Ukraine - Stoltenberg
NATO's response to the development of the situation around Ukraine may follow due to a number of factors, Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
France wants to resolve the Ukrainian crisis through dialogue, but allows military buildup in Romania
French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly spoke in favor of dialogue and a diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis, while recalling France's readiness to deploy a military force in Romania.
The United States described two weeks before the start of the war in Ukraine
Popular Mechanics: eight warning signs will indicate the proximity of the war in Ukraine
Kyle Mizokami, a columnist for the American magazine Popular Mechanics, described what would happen in the two weeks preceding the start of a possible war in Ukraine. In his opinion, eight warning signs can indicate the proximity of the conflict.
US Secretary of Defense discussed the situation around Ukraine with colleagues from Germany and France - Pentagon
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discussed issues related to the situation around Ukraine during telephone conversations with his German counterpart Christine Lambrecht and French Florence Parly, according to press releases distributed by the Pentagon.
The French Foreign Minister is confident that there are no differences between EU members regarding the reaction to the "Russian aggression"
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said that he sees no contradictions between the EU countries regarding the reaction to Russia's possible actions against Ukraine, either in terms of economic sanctions or in military terms.
The Foreign Ministers of France and Germany will visit Ukraine on February 7-8
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced a visit to Kiev with his German counterpart Annalena Berbock on February 7-8 and confirmed his intention to seek de-escalation around Ukraine within the Normandy format.
Biden said he would begin transferring additional troops to European NATO countries
US President Joe Biden said that he intends to send additional military personnel to the territory of NATO countries in Eastern Europe soon, Western media reported. According to them, Biden explained that he would do it "in the near future."
The Pentagon has revealed the composition of the backbone of the American forces to be sent to Europe
Pentagon: elite airborne units will form the backbone of American forces in Europe
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby revealed the composition of the backbone of the American forces that are preparing to be sent to Europe. His words are transmitted by RIA Novosti.
US and British transport planes made at least 15 flights to Ukraine in January to deliver weapons
Heavy transport aircraft of the United States and Britain, since the second half of January, have made at least 15 flights to Ukraine for the supply of weapons and military equipment, it follows from the monitoring of Western aviation resources.
Zelensky and Biden did not share the day of the "Russian" invasion
Negotiations between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Vladimir Zelensky and Joe Biden, which took place on January 27, turned out to be unsuccessful.
The United States will continue to provide assistance to Ukraine - Pentagon
More than 8 thousand American troops are ready to be sent to the "eastern flank" of NATO, but not to Ukraine
The United States will increase military assistance to Ukraine in light of Russia's continued buildup of armed forces on the Ukrainian borders, which is causing concern in Washington, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.
NATO Combat Group exercises to begin in Estonia
Joint exercises of the NATO combat group stationed in the country with Estonian servicemen on conducting combat operations in winter conditions will begin in Estonia.
