Europe
Factbox-NATO troops and possible reinforcements in Eastern Europe, Baltics
PRAGUE (Reuters) - The United States has announced plans to send nearly 3,000 extra troops to Poland and Romania to shield NATO allies in Eastern Europe from a potential spillover…
White House cybersecurity official in Europe warning of Russian hacks
LONDON (Reuters) - Russia could use cyberattacks as part of its efforts to destabilise and further invade Ukraine, a White House cyber official visiting her European counterparts said on Wednesday.…
White House official to discuss Ukraine cyber security with European allies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House cyber security official will meet European counterparts this week to discuss the threat of cyber attacks against Ukraine by Russia, the White House said.…
Risk of Ukraine energy shock poses fresh test for pragmatic Qatar emir
By Michael Georgy DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar's crisis solving skills face a new diplomatic challenge on Monday when its emir meets President Joe Biden to examine a possible role for…
Russia to challenge NATO on security pledge – Lavrov
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will ask NATO to clarify whether it intends to implement key security commitments, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday, after Moscow said the alliance's response…
Britain considering major NATO deployment amid Ukraine crisis
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is considering making a major NATO deployment as part of a plan to strengthen Europe's borders in response to Russia massing troops on the border with…
U.S. urges China to use influence with Moscow over Ukraine
By Gabriel Crossley, David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday called on China to use its influence with Russia to urge a diplomatic solution to…
Russia will go further if my country falls, says Ukrainian film director
By Gabriela Baczynska KYIV (Reuters) - A Ukrainian film director who was jailed by Russia after opposing Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea said on Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin will…
Weakest link?-Russian Gas Puts Europe In a Bind
Escalating tensions between the West and Russia over Ukraine have raised concerns about vital Russian oil and gas flows to Europe, prompting the United States to offer reassurances that it…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
West Africa Coups Show Limits of Diplomacy
Earlier this month, West African countries slapped tough economic sanctions on Mali to punish coup leaders seeking to extend their hold on power, and to halt a run of military…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
Britain hints at Putin sanctions, drawing warning from Kremlin
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Wednesday it was not ruling out personal sanctions against President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine, drawing a warning from the Kremlin that such a…
Factbox-Where NATO forces are deployed
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets. Here is an overview of where NATO…
