Top officials take part in discussions as threat of Russian invasion grows; embassy staff will be reinforced to boost consular services for Israelis wishing to leave country

Washington says it is bracing for the worst, urges all Americans to leave the country within 48 hours

With US predicting hostilities could break out on Wednesday, diplomatic efforts to prevent war intensify, but several nations pull their people out of Ukraine

Soldiers will join 1,700 American servicemen already in Poland; Biden's national security adviser warns Putin could give order to attack at any moment

'We are in the window when an invasion could begin at any time should Vladimir Putin decide to order it,' says Biden's national security adviser

Foreign Ministry announces that families of diplomats will be evacuated, urges Israelis in the Eastern European country to consider leaving

In Romania, Jens Stoltenberg urges Moscow 'to de-escalate and to engage in good faith' as military alliance bolsters presence in Eastern Europe

NATO leaders condemn exercises, Kyiv denounces maneuvers as 'psychological pressure'; Kremlin insists Russian troops in Belarus will go home after the drill

Following meeting with Russian leader, French president says 'upcoming days will be crucial,' it's Europe’s duty to find diplomatic solution and rebuild ties with Moscow

At the same time, US president and NATO allies make clear there are no plans to send troops to aid the former Soviet republic against Russian forces