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 A Russian invasion of Ukraine could lead to largest conflict since WW2, PM warns
Boris Johnson admitted hard-hitting financial sanctions may not be enough to prevent invasion.
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Russia US reassures Baltic nations amid warning Russia is 'poised to strike'
It comes as Western officials have warned that Moscow could invade Ukraine at any time.
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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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Navy Why does the Royal Navy patrol the North Atlantic and why is Russia a threat?
Lima Charlie: What is it that the Royal Navy is protecting?
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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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Estonia 'Shouldn't underestimate' importance of British Army's Estonia deployment
1 Royal Welsh have been training in Sennelager, Germany, before joining the Royal Tank Regiment in Estonia amid tensions involving Russia.
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RAF Johnson visits RAF base as situation at Ukraine-Russia border remains 'very grim'
During the Prime Minister's visit to RAF Waddington, he said an invasion of Ukraine would result in a "bloody and protracted conflict".
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Russia Russia accused by UK and US of continuing military build-up near Ukraine
The UK's military intelligence chief said there have been sightings of extra armoured vehicles, helicopters and a field hospital.
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Army UK troops expected to return to Ukraine if security conditions are met
Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said "it's an expectation" UK troops will return once "conditions are met".
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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 Defence Secretary: Russian forces could overwhelm Ukraine
Russia says some of its troops stationed near Ukraine are returning to their bases and has repeatedly denied it is planning to invade.
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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.