Russia's primary objective to replace Ukrainian government, expert says
An expert told Forces News installing a "puppet government" in Ukraine is Russia's "primary objective".
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Ukraine Putin has gone 'full tonto' over Ukraine, Defence Secretary says
Ben Wallace said the Russian president has made the mistake of having no allies in his actions.
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Ukraine Vladimir Putin approved to use military force outside of Russia
It comes after Putin called for an end to Ukraine's efforts to join NATO and the recognition of Crimea as part of Russia.
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Ukraine PM: Putin's decision to recognise separatist Ukraine states 'a very ill omen'
Boris Johnson was considering whether the actions could trigger the imposition of fresh sanctions on Russia.
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Ukraine Attack on Ukraine 'highly likely' despite possible Putin-Biden talks, Truss warns
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned the price of invasion for Russia must be set "intolerably high".
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Russia Elements of Russian playbook becoming evident, PM's official spokesman says
Prime Minister's spokesperson said Russia "intends to launch an invasion and President Putin's plan has, in effect, already begun".
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Ukraine Russia extends military drills near Ukrainian border
The exercises were initially set to finish on Sunday.
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Ukraine Ukrainian military officials come under shelling attack on front as invasion fears increase
It happened in war-torn eastern Ukraine, where the West fears a spike of violence might be used as a pretext for a Russian invasion.
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Ukraine PM says shock will echo around the world if Russia invades Ukraine
Boris Johnson said the "disaster" of a war in eastern Europe could still be avoided by diplomatic means.
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Russia Are the latest Russian videos evidence of a de-escalation?
Intelligence analysts are using so-called 'open source intelligence' to get to the bottom of Russia’s true intentions.
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Russia Russia continuing military build-up around Ukraine, NATO chief says
Jens Stoltenberg said NATO had seen no evidence of a Russian withdrawal and warned the country faces a "high price" if it invades.
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Russia Russia says it's pulling some troops back from Ukraine border
Russia has amassed an estimated 130,000 troops along its border with Ukraine, but has repeatedly denied it is planning to invade.
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Russia PM: 'Mixed signals' from Moscow but diplomacy over Ukraine remains option
Boris Johnson suggests there is a "diplomatic opening" to resolve the crisis without a war.
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Russia Ukraine crisis: What is happening behind closed doors?
Former defence secretary, Sir Michael Fallon tells Forces News what sorts of things are discussed when NATO defence chiefs meet.
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Russia UK and US leaders agree 'crucial window for diplomacy' remains amid Ukraine-Russia tensions
It comes after a call took place between the Prime Minister and US President Joe Biden.
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Russia UK to deploy a 'small number' of troops to Lithuania amid migrant crisis
The Defence Secretary said both countries share concerns on the migrant crisis and "Russia's military build-up on Ukraine's border".