Russia says Ukraine, NATO ‘continuing military preparations’ | Al Jazeera

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine simmered on Wednesday, as Moscow accused Kyiv and NATO of continuing military preparations amid heightened concern over possible hostilities in the conflict-stricken Donbas region.

Russian security service briefly detains Ukrainian diplomat | Al Jazeera

Russia’s FSB security service briefly detained a Ukrainian diplomat in St Petersburg, Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Saturday, in the latest flare-up of tensions between the neighbouring countries.

NATO Urges Russia to Allow Access to Ukrainian Ports on Sea of ​​Azov - FARS

(FNA)- NATO is concerned about Russia's plans to restrict access to a number of areas of the Black Sea, calls for free access to Ukrainian ports on the Sea of ​​Azov, as well as freedom of navigation, NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu stated on Friday.

Ukraine stellt Ultimatum: NATO-Mitgliedschaft oder atomare Bewaffnung – Was sagt Bundesregierung?

 

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Russia to close parts of Black Sea, Kerch Strait for 6 months | Daily Sabah

Russia will restrict the sailing of foreign military and official ships in parts of the Black Sea until October, a Russian news agency reported on Friday, in a move that is likely to further exacerbate tensions with Ukraine and its western allies.

Ukraine-Russia tensions: Zelensky, Macron and Merkel hold security talks

 

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Turkey Says Not Picking A Side in Ukraine-Russia Conflict - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Turkey is not picking a side in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.

L'Otan appelle Moscou à mettre fin à l'escalade militaire en Ukraine

 

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Russia vows to ensure its citizens’ safety if situation deteriorates in Ukraine - TASS

Russia will do everything possible to guarantee its security and the safety of its citizens, should the crisis in Ukraine drastically deteriorate. However, Kiev and its Western patrons will bear full responsibility for any escalation, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters Tuesday.

Lavrov Warns Turkey and Other Countries Not to Support Kiev's 'Militaristic Sentiments'

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Moscow wants no war with Ukraine but cares for Russian-speaking residents: Kremlin - China.org.cn

Russia does not seek a war with Ukraine but is concerned for the Russian-speaking population in the country's eastern Donbass region, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday.

Turkey-Ukraine Defense Cooperation Not Directed Against Third Countries - Erdogan - UrduPoint

Turkish-Ukrainian defense cooperation is not directed against third countries, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.

Pentagon urges Russia to be more transparent over Ukrainian border situation - TASS

Russia should show more transparency regarding its actions near the border with Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby told reporters on Friday.

Two US warships to sail in Black Sea until early May: Turkish ministry - World News

Two U.S. warships will sail in the Black Sea, a Turkish Foreign Ministry official said on April 9, stressing that Washington notified Ankara 15 days ago through diplomatic channels in line with the Montreux Convention.

Putin Tells Erdogan About Moscows Stance On Internal Ukrainian Crisis - Kremlin - UrduPoint

Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined Moscow's stance on the internal Ukrainian crisis to his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during a phone conversation on Friday, the Kremlin said.

Le président Volodymyr Zelensky attendu sur le front dans l'est de l'Ukraine

 

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 Le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky s'est rendu, jeudi, sur la ligne de front du conflit avec les séparatistes prorusses. 

If Zelensky launches a full-scale war in Donbass, Russia will intervene & it will mean the ‘end of Ukraine’, warns key Putin aide — RT

 

Russia will be forced to protect the residents of Donbass if Ukraine launches full-scale hostilities against the region. That’s according to Dmitry Kozak, President Vladimir Putin’s deputy chief of staff, who is himself Ukrainian.

Russia Moves Warships to Black Sea for Drills - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday it was moving more than 10 navy vessels, including landing boats and artillery warships, from the Caspian Sea to the Black Sea to take part in exercises, Interfax news agency reported.

Kiev Says Statements About Ukrainian Armys Offensive In Donbas Winding Up Situation - UrduPoint

The statements about Kiev's offensive in Donbas are "winding up the situation", Ukraine is following a political and diplomatic path, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov, said.

Lavrov: Moscú lamenta la reacción de Occidente a las acciones de Kiev en torno a Donbass

 

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