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Putin 'orders' troops to invade Ukraine: US intel

Russia is now poised to strike, according to US intelligence.

Why Ukraine matters: What to know about the crisis with Russia

New York Times: Here's how the country ended up at the centre of a global crisis.

Massive Ukraine explosion, rebels declare full military mobilisation

Rebel leaders in Ukraine have called the situation "critical" and announced mobilisation.

EU chief: Russia could be cut off from markets, tech goods

The EU has threatened Russia with sanctions if it invades Ukraine.

Ukrainian president calls on Putin to meet amid fear of invasion

Russia and Ukraine have both blamed the other for escalating violence.

Ukraine rebels order troop mobilisation amid invasion fears

The long-simmering separatist conflict could provide the spark for a broader attack.

Biden 'convinced' Russia will invade as Ukrainian rebels evacuate civilians

The US accuses Russia of using 'false-flag' attacks as a pretext for invasion.

Market close: Investors fret over potential Russian invasion

Local stocks gave up recent gains as tension mounts in the Ukraine.

US says 'every indication' Russia prepared to invade Ukraine

The US government has issued some of its starkest warnings yet about what's next.

An undiscovered coronavirus? The mystery of the 'Russian flu'

New York Times: Scientists grasp for any example that could anticipate future of Covid.

Biden: US has not verified claim of Russia troop withdrawal

The attack comes after weeks of rising fears that Russia is set to invade its neighbour.

He knows Putin well. And he fears for Ukraine

New York Times: The Finnish president is not optimistic about the prospects for peace.

Flights to Ukraine halted or redirected

US intelligence says Russian invasion could be any day - Ukraine leader calls for calm.

Kiwi on Ukraine front line: Invasion would be 'very bloody, very brutal'

An assault on capital Kiev could see urban warfare on scale not seen since WW2.

Ukraine crisis concerns sees global stocks fall

There are nervous eyes on the escalating situation in Ukraine.

Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion

Biden has warned that the US would respond 'decisively' against Russia if they invade.

Ukraine crisis: US to evacuate embassy in Kyiv as invasion 'imminent'

The move comes ahead of a feared Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine crisis: New Zealanders urged to leave immediately

The warning comes as fears of a Russian invasion escalate.