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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China Lives of Australian Poseidon aircrew risked by Chinese laser, officials say
Australian defence chiefs say a Chinese navy ship fired a laser at one of their surveillance aircraft.
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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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World What are international sanctions and how do they work?
How to economically deter a country from misbehaving.
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Technology UK and Japan join forces to develop cutting edge jet sensor system
Joint work on the cutting-edge system will help the Armed Forces better detect lethal threats from air, land and sea.
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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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Tri-Service UK moves to become third-biggest global defence spender, new report states
According to a new International Institute for Strategic Studies report, the UK's 2021 defence budget was $71.6bn.
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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 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 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.