Berlin Could Halt Nord Stream 2 if Russia Attacks Ukraine, German Chancellor Says - Sputnik International

A Russian invasion of Ukraine would prompt Berlin to consider halting and sanctioning the Nord Stream pipeline, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said.

US talks to EU energy firms on contingency gas supply in case of Russia conflict – EURACTIV.com

The US government has held talks with several international energy companies on contingency plans for supplying natural gas to Europe if conflict between Russia and Ukraine disrupts Russian supplies, two US officials and two industry sources said.

Washington Says US Prepared 18 Response Scenarios in Case of 'Russian Invasion' of Ukraine | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- The US prepared 18 response scenarios in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine as the West fears it might do, Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland stated.

She refused to elaborate on what exactly they were, but promised that Washington and its allies are ready to inflict high costs on Russia if it acts aggressively, Sputnik reported.

"I would simply say that our commitment and the conversation that we have with our allies is around inflicting very sharp pain very fast, if Russia makes this move in any form," Nuland said.

The under secretary added that specific sanctions imposed against Russia by the US and European partners might be different. She explained that some things are not as easy to do for the Europeans as they are for the US and vice versa.

Nuland also commented on the talks between the US and Russia that took place on January 10. The under secretary noted that Washington believes the path to a diplomatic resolution of the ongoing tensions remains open and praised the talks as the first step.

She stressed that the US and Russia had "heard each other out" during these talks, but added that reaching any agreement will "need more time". The under secretary noted that the White House is currently working on a written response to Russian representatives on the results of the talks.

US says Russia is planning sabotage to justify invasion of Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English

 

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U.S. and Russia Vow to Keep Talking as Differences Remain

 

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Negociaciones Rusia-Estados Unidos | "No haremos ninguna concesión" advierte Moscú

 

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UK military official presents Cabinet with action options for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - TASS

UK Chief of the Defense Staff Tony Radakin said he presented the British government with possible scenarios of military action in case of Russia’s hypothetical invasion of Ukraine.

UKRAINE-KRISE: Baerbock und Blinken warnen Putin – "Wir sind mehr als einfach nur Alliierte"

 

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Zelensky says he discussed with Biden joint actions on preserving peace in Europe - TASS

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky discussed with his US counterpart Joe Biden joint actions on ensuring peace in Europe, the prevention of the further escalation of tensions as well as the issues of Kiev’s domestic policy in a phone conversation on Sunday. He posted a corresponding statement on his Twitter page.

EU Thinks Russias SWIFT Cutoff Problematic As US Pushes To Finalize Sanctions - Reports - UrduPoint

The EU considers a cutoff of Russia from the SWIFT global payment system problematic as the US pushes them to finalize an array of sanctions against Moscow to be implemented in the event the latter invades Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

Russia Ukraine: Massive consequences if Moscow invades, G7 says - BBC News

The G7 group of rich democracies has warned Russia of "massive consequences" if it invades Ukraine.

Ukrainian navy ship close to Russian waters off Crimea & refusing to change course – Moscow — RT

 A Ukrainian navy vessel, named the Donbass, has set course to pass through Russian territorial waters off the coast of Crimea and is ignoring warnings to turn around, border officials have reported.

US Prepared For All Contingencies, Robust Response Against Russia - White House - UrduPoint

The United States does not plan to send troops to Ukraine but the US administration is prepared for all contingencies including a robust response to counter a potential Russian offensive if necessary, White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday.

US may slap Russia with sanctions not imposed in 2014 - White House official - TASS

In case of a Russian invasion into Ukraine, the United States will be ready to impose serious economic sanctions against Moscow, from which Washington refrained earlier, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters.

Ukraine could be ‘next Afghanistan’ – US Senator — RT

 A Russian invasion of Ukraine could quickly turn into a catastrophic and bloody disaster like Afghanistan, a leading American senator has said just months after a hurried US withdrawal left Kabul in the hands of the Taliban.

Ukraine : la "ligne rouge" de Moscou refusé par J. Biden

 

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Russia tells US it will respond to any 'geopolitical games' in Ukraine • FRANCE 24

 

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NATO top diplomats discuss anti-Russian sanctions in case of ‘aggression against Ukraine’ - TASS

The foreign ministers of NATO member states met in Riga to discuss the possibility of imposing economic sanctions and political restrictions on Russia in case of a presumed "aggression against Ukraine," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters.

Kiev’s attempt to use force in Donbass would be step to new disaster - Kremlin spokesman - TASS

Attempts by the Ukrainian authorities to resolve the conflict in Donbass by force would be a move towards another disaster, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Channel One on Thursday.

French Foreign Ministry Urges Russia To Return To Discussions On Normandy Format Meeting - UrduPoint

The French Foreign Ministry called on Russia to "return" to discussions on the meeting in the "Normandy format."