Ukraine's president lashes out at West for giving 'green light to further bombing of Ukrainian cities and villages'; Blinken says no-fly zone could 'lead to a full-fledged war'

Russia president says he is still open to 'diplomatic solutions' after Blinken cancels Lavrov meeting; Australia, Japan join with US and EU sanctions on Moscow

Speaking with Macron, Putin blames escalation on 'provocations by Ukrainian security forces'; Zelensky calls for immediate ceasefire; Blinken warns Kyiv on 'brink of invasion'

Military says Putin to monitor the large-scale exercise on Saturday, as tensions with West at highest level since Cold War

Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells UN Moscow could order assault in 'coming days' after 'staged' attack: 'I am here today not to start a war, but to prevent one'

Washington says 7,000 more soldiers sent with 150,000-plus now surrounding country; Blinken: Putin 'can pull the trigger' any day; Russia-chaired Security Council to meet

US says Putin can 'pull the trigger' at any time; NATO chief says more Russian troops are heading to the border; Ukraine holds military drills

US Secretary of State uses personal experience in bid to convince longtime ally that America has its back as China flexes its might in the region

US top diplomat, says diplomatic channels remain 'open' to avoid conflict but would require Russia to 'deescalate'; Biden, Putin to hold high-stakes call

Bennett's comments come as the Vienna talks aimed at salvaging the moribund 2015 accord enter a critical phase