US, NATO To Conduct Military Drill In Mediterranean Monday Through February 4 - Pentagon - UrduPoint

The United States will participate in a NATO exercise in the Mediterranean Sea that will begin Monday and last until early February, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday.

Ukraine Hits Back at Biden | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lashed out at hints from his US counterpart Joe Biden that the West may not follow through with a strong response in the case of a “minor” attack by Russia.

Lavrov reveals outcome of security talks with Blinken — RT

Washington has pledged to respond in writing to Moscow’s proposed security guarantees, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced following talks with his American counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Slovak economy minister against prolonging Crimea sanctions – EURACTIV.com

In a December interview, economy minister Richard Sulík stated that he does not consider sanctions effective and thinks Russia will not return Crimea to Ukraine. The latter part of the statement recently caused tension between Ukraine and Slovakia. Sulík’s statement was, however, twisted by Russian news agency TASS.

US clears Baltic states to send US-made weapons to Ukraine – EURACTIV.com

The US State Department has cleared Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to send US-made missiles and other weapons to Ukraine, three sources familiar with the decision said, as President Joe Biden predicted Russia would move on Ukraine.

US clears Baltic states to send US-made weapons to Ukraine - The Jerusalem Post

The US State Department has given the go-ahead to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to send U.S.-made missiles and other weapons to Ukraine, three sources familiar with the decision said, as President Joe Biden predicted Russia would move on Ukraine.

Internal rifts loom as Germany ponders arms exports to Ukraine – EURACTIV.com

After the German government initially refused to supply Ukraine with defensive weaponry, German politicians are pushing to reconsider the position. The biggest EU country has also hinted it might now support exports of certain weaponry to Ukraine via NATO, which it has previously blocked.

Turkey: Russia-NATO Council meetings were disrupted with the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2015 - AA

A “serious and genuine conversation” is underway between Russia and Western countries, and Turkiye is willing to contribute to the elimination of differences between Russia and Ukraine, Turkiye’s presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said Tuesday.

UPDATE - UK Begins Anti-Tank Weapon Deliveries To Ukraine - UrduPoint

The UK military has airlifted a batch of light anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

NATO Military Buildup near Belarusian Borders Won’t Go Unnoticed by Russia: Envoy - Other Media news - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The buildup of NATO forces near the borders of Belarus will not be left unnoticed by Russia, Russia’s new Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov said.

UK gives Ukraine anti-tank weapons as Canada sends special forces | Military News | Al Jazeera

The United Kingdom has begun supplying Ukraine with anti-tank weapons and Canada has reportedly deployed a small contingent of special forces to Kyiv amid concerns of a possible invasion by Russia.

West has amassed nearly 30,000 troops near Belarus’ borders: Lukashenko

Western nations have stationed nearly 30,000 troops, equipment and weapons on Belarus’ western borders, President Alexander Lukashenko said Monday. 

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.

Peskov Says 'There's Too Much Tension' on Russia's Border With Ukraine - Sputnik International

There's too much tension on Russia's border with Ukraine, which is why Moscow insists on a direct response to its proposals on security guarantees, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has told CNN.

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.

Stoltenberg: NATO's Already Decided to Make Ukraine, Georgia Members, Didn't Say When It'll Occur - Sputnik International

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has stated that the alliance has already made the decision that Ukraine and Georgia will become members of the bloc. In an interview for the Italian news outlet La Repubblica, Stoltenberg said that the decision had been made in 2008 during a summit of NATO states.

Russia Launches Military Drill with over 10,000 Soldiers near Ukraine's Border - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The Russian Defense Ministry Thursday announced the start of military exercises with the participation of more than 10,000 soldiers near the border with Ukraine.

NATO Not to Compromise on Open-Door Membership Policy, Stoltenberg Says Ahead of Russia Talks - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – NATO will never compromise on its open-door membership policy, the organization's head Jens Stoltenberg said during a joint press conference with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba ahead of the NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting in Brussels on Monday.

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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.