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 Russia's a credible force set to do something imminently, defence minister warns
Minister James Heappey spoke about the urgency of the Government's advice for UK citizens to flee Ukraine amid fears of a Russian invasion.
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Russia Ukraine crisis at 'critical juncture' as PM joins efforts to bring Russia 'back from the brink'
Downing Street said the Prime Minister will work with allies to "get Russia to step back from the brink" of war in Ukraine.
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Russia How could the weather influence any potential Russian invasion of Ukraine?
Many fear Russia may use tank warfare if it invades Ukraine, with hard, frosty ground more suitable than sludgy mud.
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Russia Russian invasion of Ukraine 'highly likely', Defence Secretary says
Ben Wallace said there is a "whiff of Munich in the air" - referring to the failure to prevent the Second World War.
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Russia UK troops training forces in Ukraine to leave this weekend
It comes after the Foreign Office told Britons in the country to leave immediately over growing concerns of a potential Russian invasion.
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USA Biden and Putin plan high-stakes phone call in bid to resolve Ukraine crisis
The timing of any possible Russian military action remains a key question.
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Russia Britons told to leave Ukraine immediately amid threat of invasion by Russia
The warning came after Boris Johnson voiced fears for the security of Europe.
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Aircraft RAF fighters welcome US B-52 bombers back to Europe as Russia tensions build
The American Bomber Task Force was joined by Typhoons ahead of joint training missions.
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Russia How might UK Forces be used to bolster European security amid Russia concerns?
It comes as NATO holds its breath over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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World UK sending more military equipment to Ukraine
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the equipment is "purely defensive" and "pose no threat to Russia".
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Russia More UK troops go on standby amid Russian invasion fears
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has warned Europe could be facing its "most dangerous moment" in the next few days.
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Russia Europe likely facing most dangerous moment over Ukraine crisis, Johnson warns
The Prime Minister expressed concern that "something absolutely disastrous could happen very soon indeed".
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Russia Ukraine invasion will only strengthen NATO, Prime Minister warns Putin
Boris Johnson said he hopes Moscow realises its aims "would not be served by inflicting still greater destruction and bloodshed on Ukraine".
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Navy All six Royal Navy destroyers in port amid tensions with Russia
The Defence Select Committee was told in November 2021 that all of the warships would have their defects repaired by 2028.