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Moscow Says West, Ukraine Threaten Russia Security

Putin declined to say whether Moscow planned to move troops across Ukraine's border as the West has been alleging for weeks.

Putin Accuses West of 'Escalating Situation' in Ukraine

Western countries have for days raised alarm over Russian military activity near Ukraine.

Russia Shutters NATO Missions Over Delegation Expulsions

The move comes amid a new diplomatic low between Russia and the West.

NATO Says Had to React to Russian 'Malign Activities'

NATO said on Wednesday it had stripped eight members of the Russian mission to the Alliance of their accreditation.

Ukraine Launches Military Drills with NATO

Ukraine's tensions with Russia remain high over the Kremlin-backed insurgency in the country's east.

show of solidarity

Ukraine Marches With NATO Allies on 30th Independence Anniversary

Most of the marching Ukrainian soldiers had fought against pro-Russia separatists in an ongoing conflict in the eastern Donbass region.

Russian Warships to Reinforce Black Sea Forces Amid U.S.-Led Drills

The vessels will join forces activated for training checks against the backdrop of NATO’s Sea Breeze drills.

no eye in the sky

Putin Exits Open Skies Treaty, Mirroring U.S. Departure

The pact allows members to conduct joint unarmed short-notice observation flights over each others' territories.

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Putin Submits Open Skies Treaty Withdrawal Bill

The U.S. exited the Open Skies Treaty in November, citing Russian violations that Moscow denies.

Moscow Takes Measures in Response to 'Threatening' NATO Actions

NATO on Tuesday told Moscow to end its "unjustified" buildup of troops along the border with Ukraine.

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Ukraine Urges NATO to Speed Up Membership in 'Signal' to Moscow

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that NATO membership for Ukraine would do no good in resolving the eastern Ukraine conflict.

shadowed flights

NATO Performs 10 Interceptions of Russian Jets in Single Day

The Western military alliance said it scrambled its jets in response to an “unusual peak of flights” by Russian fighter jets and bombers.

Russia Deploys All Black Sea Submarines as NATO Kicks Off Drills

Russia's deployment during the Romania-led “Sea Shield 21” exercises is “unprecedented,” a commander said.

Russia Warns Retaliation if Bosnia Joins NATO

Russia's Embassy in Sarajevo warned that joining NATO would force Bosnia “to take a side in this military-political confrontation.”

close encounter

Russian Bomber Low-Passes U.S. Destroyer in Black Sea

Russia’s move threatens to further fuel tensions with NATO allies in the region.

Continent's Security Architecture

The Open Skies Treaty: NATO's Eyes Over Russia

Washington has said Moscow had "weaponized" the treaty to target "critical infrastructure" in the U.S. and Europe.

Another Goodbye

Bulgaria Expels Russian Military Attache for Spying

Bulgaria has expelled a Russian military attache after prosecutors opened a probe against him for spying on U.S. troops in the E.U. and NATO member states...

rare appearance

Russian Navy to Join NATO Countries for Joint Exercises in 10-Year First

The last time the Russian Navy operated together with NATO ships was in 2011.

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Russia Bolsters Military Forces in Baltic Exclave Amid NATO Fears

A Russian naval admiral accused NATO of deploying an armored tank and several battalion-tactical groups to Kaliningrad's borders.

Russia Will Remain 'Chief Threat' to NATO Through 2030, Report Says

The high-level report urges NATO to continue pursuing “the dual-track approach of deterrence and dialogue” with Moscow.

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