Ukrainian and US officials have been sounding alarms about a build-up of Russian troops along Ukraine's border.

Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine and would NATO defend it?

At the end of last year, Ukrainian and US officials began sounding alarms about a build-up of Russian troops along Ukraine's border.

What has come from talks between the US and Russia on Ukraine?

NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg said there was "no room for miscalculation when it comes to NATO's willingness and commitment to defend all allies."

NATO 'Hopes for the best but preparing for the worst' amid Russia tensions

The Russian president warned Nato against further expansion.

Vladimir Putin accuses US of 'standing with missiles on our doorstep' 

"Armed conflicts, bloodshed is not our choice, and we don’t want such developments," the Russian president said.

Putin blames West for tensions as fears grow over troops at Ukraine border

Acting US Ambassador Philip T Reeker had strong words on the build-up of Russian troops on the border of Ukraine, appearing not to rule out military action.

US diplomat refuses to rule out military action amid Ukraine and Russia tensions

As the US and Russian presidents met, Ukrainian officials grew anxious about the tens of thousands of Russian troops that have been deployed near their border.

Biden and Putin square off for two-hour call as Ukraine tensions mount

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, walks under a camouflage net in a trench as he visits the war-hit Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

The numbers and types of Russian troops at the border with Ukraine seem, to many experts, to have gone beyond those needed for exercises.

Ukraine reacts to fears of Russian invasion as troops build up at the border

Thousands of Russian troops who were taking part in exercises near its border with Ukraine are still there, prompting concerns over a potential invasion.

'Russia doesn’t threaten anyone' - despite thousands of troops on Ukraine border

An activist who ran a group in Ukraine helping Belarusians fleeing persecution has been found dead in Kyiv, police said as they launched a murder investigation.

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There are some familiar names on Ukraine's side - and England will be wary of an upset in Rome.

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Gareth Southgate has said being away from home is not a disadvantage, telling a pre-match press briefing: "It's good to come away from Wembley". 

'Good to come away from Wembley' says Southgate as England arrive in Rome

ITV News puts the focus on Andriy Shevchenko’s side ahead of Saturday's quarter-final clash with England.

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At one point, the assailant threw explosives out of a bus window, but no-one was hurt. He also fired several shots at a police drone.

Ukraine hostage-taker surrenders with bus passengers unharmed

The babies were born to surrogate mothers in Ukraine and are due to be collected by parents from the UK and other countries.

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