Ben Wallace to meet Russian counterpart amid fears Ukraine invasion could be ‘imminent’
The Russian defence minister has accepted the UK Defence Secretary's invitation to discuss the situation, it is understood.
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RAF Exercise Red Flag: RAF in US for combat drills
RAF Typhoons will join combat aircraft from the US and Royal Australian air forces.
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Russia US and Russia's top diplomats agree to keep talking amid Ukraine tension
It comes amid fears Russia will invade Ukraine after massing tens of thousands of troops at the border.
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Russia Biden: New warning to Russia over invading Ukraine
The president said if any "Russian units move across the Ukrainian border, that is an invasion" and Moscow would "pay a heavy price".
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Russia Biden: Putin will pay dear price if Russia invades Ukraine
The US President said he is "not so sure" if Russian President Vladimir Putin is "certain what he is going to do".
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NATO What military support has the UK given Ukraine?
In 2014, in response to Russia's annexation of Crimea and the crisis in Eastern Ukraine, allies significantly stepped up their support.
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Iraq Anniversary drone attack on Iraqi base foiled
One of the wings of the drones reportedly had "Soleimani's revenge" painted on it, referring to assassination of Iranian commander.
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USA Biden vows to respond 'decisively' if Russia invades Ukraine
The US president held talks with Ukraine's leader over Russia's build-up of troops near its border.
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NATO Finnish leaders firm on country's right to join NATO
The country's president and prime minister both used New Year messages to reiterate the country's right to join the military alliance.
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Russia Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine after Biden threatens sanctions
The two leaders spoke for nearly an hour on the phone on Thursday amid growing alarm over Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine.
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Russia Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine tensions
A Russian troop presence near the border with Ukraine has sparked political condemnation and fear of an invasion.
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USA Reports US aircraft carrier remaining in Mediterranean amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
US outlets suggest USS Harry S Truman and her carrier strike group will hold off on original plans, maintaining a presence to reassure Euro ...
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Iran Talks on Iran's nuclear programme resume in Vienna
Iran is insisting that the United States and its allies promise to allow it to export its crude oil.
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USA US F-35s arrive at RAF Lakenheath as base upgrades continue
The Suffolk airbase is home to the US Air Force's 48th Fighter Wing currently using F-15 jets.
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Technology Drone swarms take over mock city in US
The American military's research and development unit set up a fake town to experiment with hundreds of unmanned systems.
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Technology US Navy uses laser weapon to destroy floating target
The USS Portland successfully test-fired its laser weapon demonstrator at a floating target in the Gulf of Aden, the US Navy said.