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G7 leaders call on Russia to withdraw troops at Ukraine's eastern border, in Crimea

G7 leaders call on Russia to withdraw troops at Ukraine's eastern border, in Crimea

They view Russia as a party to the conflict in eastern Ukraine rather than as a mediator.

19:59, 13.06.2021

Russia to pull more border guards to Ukrainian border

Russia to pull more border guards to Ukrainian border

The decision has been made allegedly "after Ukraine's unfriendly actions."

15:40, 27.05.2021

Russia continues keeping troops, arms near Ukraine's border – Commander-in-Chief

Russia continues keeping troops, arms near Ukraine's border – Commander-in-Chief

Khomchak says Russia-Belarus joint drills pose a potential threat.

09:50, 19.05.2021

U.S. defense intelligence chief comments on Russia's military build-up near Ukraine

U.S. defense intelligence chief comments on Russia's military build-up near Ukraine

He says the presence of Russian-led forces in eastern Ukraine remains a viable coercive tool.

11:50, 30.04.2021

Zelensky: Withdrawal of Russian troops should be measured by results

Zelensky: Withdrawal of Russian troops should be measured by results

The Ukrainian leader says peace in eastern Ukraine will guarantee security on the continent.

14:50, 28.04.2021

Russia releases footage of troop withdrawal from Crimea after military build-up

Russia releases footage of troop withdrawal from Crimea after military build-up

The Ukrainian border patrol chief says it is too early to confirm that Russia will pull back its forces from all the borders with Ukraine.

12:45, 28.04.2021

U.S. seeing some Russian personnel withdrawing from Ukraine's border – media

On April 22, Russia announced it would begin the withdrawal of troops, which had taken part in military exercises in occupied Crimea and near the borders of Ukraine.

12:30, 24.04.2021

Russia's army units previously fighting in Donbas deployed in occupied Crimea

The servicemen have reportedly worked out combat training tasks at the Opuk training ground in Crimea.

14:00, 16.04.2021

UK's Foreign Office summons Russia ambassador over Kremlin's malign activity

The UK backs the actions announced by U.S. President Biden in response to Russia's recent activity.

12:20, 16.04.2021

Biden reiterates U.S. support for Ukraine (Video)

The U.S. leader says now is the time to de-escalate.

11:30, 16.04.2021

No grounds for military emergency in Ukraine yet – Parliament speaker

Razumkov says the parliament will take a "unanimous or almost unanimous position" on the issue.

11:05, 16.04.2021

Merkel to join Zelensky-Macron talks on Russia's military build-up – media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with his French counterpart on April 16.

16:05, 15.04.2021

Ukraine FM Kuleba warns Russia against crossing "red line"

The minister insists there must be consequences.

15:15, 15.04.2021

Ukraine's envoy on Russia's build-up: Either joining NATO or restoring nuclear status

Melnyk says Ukraine's accession to NATO is the only way to prevent a military attack from Russia.

14:50, 15.04.2021

Huge build-up of Russian military hardware spotted by OSCE monitors in occupied Donbas

The OSCE SMM's UAVs have spotted 269 pieces of various types of weapons and military hardware.

12:45, 15.04.2021

U.S. cancels warships deployment to Black Sea – media

U.S. officials said that Turkey may have misunderstood the initial notification and the deployment was never confirmed.

12:20, 15.04.2021

Merkel, Biden call on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine's border

The chancellor and the president stressed the importance of close coordination and cooperation.

10:40, 15.04.2021

Military build-up near Ukraine: Kremlin comments on U.S. statements

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday had a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

16:05, 14.04.2021

Poland, other EU members want more sanctions against Russia – journalist

Seven other EU member states support Poland's position.

15:15, 14.04.2021

Finland's president expresses concern to Putin over military build-up near Ukraine

Niinistö raised the need for dialogue and actions to reduce tensions.

14:50, 14.04.2021

Borrell, Blinken discuss Russia's military build-up near Ukraine

They expressed their deep concern over the large ongoing build-up of Russian military forces on Ukraine's borders.

11:30, 14.04.2021

NATO chief urges Russia to end military build-up near Ukraine

He says it is "unjustified, unexplained, and deeply concerning."

14:50, 13.04.2021

G7 foreign ministers call on Russia to cease provocations against Ukraine

They have reaffirmed their unwavering support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

12:20, 13.04.2021

Zelensky on Russia's military build-up: 'They want the West to be frightened'

The Ukrainian leader sees it as "a kind of test."

11:05, 13.04.2021

Huge Russian troop camp near Ukraine's border shown from inside (Video)

The number of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine is growing.

16:30, 12.04.2021

Intelligence warns Russia building up strike force around Ukraine

Such movements were observed in 2014-2015 before a direct incursion into Ukrainian territory.

15:55, 12.04.2021

Ukraine not to retake Donbas militarily – Zelensky's spokeswoman

Mendel says Ukraine has been using all possible diplomatic leverage.

15:15, 12.04.2021

Russia's military buildup near Ukraine 'deliberate show of force' – Reuters sources

Moscow is doing it openly, deliberately uncovering tanks in the daytime.

19:45, 10.04.2021

Germany expresses concern over Russia's military buildup near Ukraine

The German government has informed Moscow about its concern.

16:05, 07.04.2021

Russia continues pulling military hardware toward Ukraine's border (Video)

The convoys were spotted in Russia's Voronezh region and Krasnodar Krai.

14:50, 07.04.2021

Zelensky urges NATO to expand military presence in Black Sea region

Zelensky also briefed Stoltenberg on Russia's buildup of troops near Ukraine's borders and their increased readiness for the offensive.

16:20, 06.04.2021

Ukraine's delegation to TCG initiates emergency meeting

The Russian mercenaries have killed three Ukrainian soldiers and another four wounded since March 30.

14:50, 06.04.2021

U.S. asks Russia to explain 'provocations' on Ukraine border – media

The United States is concerned by any effort by Moscow to intimidate Ukraine.

10:40, 06.04.2021

Kremlin tries to explain military build-up near Ukraine

Earlier, footage was shared that might be proof that Russia has been deploying convoys of military equipment toward the Ukraine border.

14:50, 05.04.2021

NATO says it is concerned about Russian military build-up near Ukraine – media

NATO says Moscow is undermining peace efforts in eastern Ukraine.

14:50, 02.04.2021

Russia upping military presence "even in the Arctic": OSINT group

The expert explains buildup of Russian troops along Ukraine borders.

09:40, 20.02.2020

Russia continues building up military groups near Ukraine borders – Defense Minister Poltorak

Poltorak says there are no signs of improvement in the military and political situation.

15:28, 24.04.2019

Ukraine builds up troops, air force grouping on potentially threatening directions from Russia – Poroshenko

Ukraine has also formed a number of new combat brigades and military units of operational, logistic and technical support.

13:31, 26.02.2019

Ukraine briefs Germany on Russia's missile systems in Crimea, offensive forces near Ukrainian border

Petrenko informed the German side about the security situation.

12:50, 30.01.2019

Russian threat highest since 2014: Ukraine military chief – media

Russians had more than doubled to 250 from 93 machines within the space of two weeks from mid-September to October 1.

09:46, 05.12.2018

Military expert says Putin not to withdraw from Crimea any time soon

Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Ihor Romanenko, Candidate of Military Sciences, Doctor of Technical Sciences, professor, ex-deputy chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, says Russia has significantly increased its ground forces, navy, and air force potential in Crimea over the four years since the peninsula's annexation, according to Glavred.

15:00, 28.12.2017