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Netherlands Halts Visas at Moscow Embassy After Diplomat Expulsions

The embassy made the “tough and sad decision” to halt visa services after its entire visa section was expelled.

Russia’s U.S. Ambassador Decries Banking ‘Blockade’

"In effect, the embassy is under a blockade by the U.S. government agencies," Ambassador Anatoly Antonov told state television.

Retaking initiative

UN Chief to Meet Putin in Russia, Zelensky in Ukraine

Putin has not taken Guterres's phone calls since the UN chief said the invasion violated the UN charter.

diplomatic cuts

Russia Closes Baltic Consulates, Expels Staff

The move comes in retaliation to similar Russian consulate closures by Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

curbed enthusiasm

Russian Negotiator Says Too Early for Top Meeting on Ukraine

He said he did not share the "optimism" of Ukraine's negotiators on the possibility of talks between Putin and Zelensky.

Russian, Ukrainian Negotiators Begin Talks in Istanbul

"The whole world is waiting for good news from you," Turkey's Erdogan told the delegations.

Russia Accuses U.S. of Hindering Ukraine Talks

"It's hard to avoid the impression that our American colleagues are holding [the Ukrainians'] hand," Lavrov said.

Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish Ministers to Meet Thursday

Turkey has sought to mediate between Russia and Ukraine and offered on several occasions to host talks at leaders' level or technical discussions.

'blame-shifting'

China Denies Asking Russia to Delay Invasion Until After Olympics

Beijing has taken a cautious line over the actions of its close ally.

Ukraine Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Russia as Invasion Progresses

Zelenskiy made the declaration in a live televised address, comparing Russia to Nazi Germany.

'ready for negotiations'

Moscow Says Still Ready for Ukraine Talks With Blinken

Lavrov had said on Monday that he was set to meet with Blinken on Thursday.

LAST-DITCH ATTEMPT

Moscow and Kyiv Call for Talks Amid Intense Shellfire

Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy held separate calls with France's President Emmanuel Macron.

reactive training

Ukraine Stages Drills as NATO and U.S. See no Russia Pullback

Ukraine's President watched troops training with some of their new Western-supplied weapons.

Ukraine Seeks Urgent Russia-OSCE Meeting Over Troop Buildup

The request comes after Russia failed to respond to Kyiv’s request for detailed explanations on its military activities near Ukrainian borders.

'Diplomacy and Deterrence'

Biden, Zelenskiy Pursue 'Diplomacy and Deterrence' in Ukraine Crisis

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke at length Sunday with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky about Russia's military buildup along Ukraine's borders....

Biden Warns Putin Ukraine Attack Would Bring 'Severe Costs'

Efforts to defuse the crisis in Ukraine via a frenzy of telephone diplomacy failed to ease tensions Saturday.

CRITICAL SITUATION

Putin Says Ready for Compromise After Talks With Macron on Ukraine

The French president flew to Moscow at the start of a week of diplomacy aimed at easing fears of a Russian invasion of its pro-Western neighbor.

U.S. Says 'Not Sending Forces to Start a War' With Russia

The U.S. has deployed 3,000 additional soldiers to Germany and Eastern Europe over the Ukraine standoff with Moscow.

DIPLOMATIC AMBITIONS

Ukraine Says Diplomatic Solution More Likely Than Russian Attack

The statement came after the U.S. said its intelligence showed Moscow was preparing a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

continued dialogue

Russia, U.S. Agree to Talk Security Demands Next Week

Russia's foreign minister spoke with his U.S. counterpart as tensions flare over Ukraine.

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