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US and allies debate the intelligence on how quickly Putin will order an invasion of Ukraine – or whether he will at all

As Russia masses tens of thousands of troops on its border with Ukraine, along with tanks, artillery and missiles capable of striking the capital, officials in Washington, Kyiv and across Europe are debating the likelihood and timing of an invasion. In one camp, officials in Washington, London and within Ukraine’s …

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NATO’s Door Open To Georgia But Political Reforms Needed, Envoy Says

NATO will not compromise on its open-door policy under pressure from Russia, but prospective members like Georgia must make significant domestic reforms and resolve territorial disputes to join the club, a top alliance official said. Javier Colomina, NATO’s special representative for the South Caucasus and Central Asia, said that Georgia …

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Russian FM Lavrov: Moscow Doesn’t Want War, But Won’t Allow to Ignore Its Interests

Earlier this week, Russia received written responses from the US and NATO to the security guarantee proposals presented by Moscow last month in an effort to de-escalate tensions with the West over Ukraine. Speaking to four major Russian radio stations on Friday, two days after the US and NATO provided …

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