The Latest Breaking News from Kremlin

Russia's 9K720 Iskander missile - nicknamed Alexander the Great - can allegedly fire with a 2-5 metre precision from 310 miles and would be crucial preceding a lightning assault

Diplomatic efforts to resolve regional tensions ongoing but military forces in place in the event that conflict should erupt

Although Russia on Wednesday said military drills in Moscow-annexed Crimea had ended and that soldiers were returning to their garrisons, the NATO chief said it seemed that Russia was continuing its military build-up. As US reports suggested Russian forces could attack as early as February 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…

Ukraine was on a knife-edge amid fears of an early hours invasion from Russia despite recent claims coming from Moscow that they maybe deescalating and easing tensions

US president says 150,000 Russian troops remain despite Kremlin’s claims, in televised address ahead of Wednesday’s ‘day of unity’

The buildup of Russian forces near Ukraine's border has led to fears of a new war. But the conflict is hardly new, and nor are Russia's objectives. Ukraine, which has been indirectly controlled or directly repressed by Moscow-based governments for centuries, wants Nato to protect it from future Russian incursions,…

Republicans released their own Russia sanctions bill after Senate Democrats made a counteroffer on Monday, likely ending talks.

Analysis: recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk’s independence would be seen as considerable escalation

UK prime minister makes comments shortly after emergency Cobra meeting on the situation