Vitaly Klitschko says he hopes diplomatic efforts will avert an attack, warning that 'if not, we have to take weapons in our hands'

Amid Ukraine crisis, Spanish newspaper publishes purported text of Washington offering 'reciprocal transparency measures' to Moscow on missile base activity

Lavrov, Blinken hold 'fairly candid' phone call on Ukraine tensions, as Russian FM claims 'the West doesn't want to fulfill its obligations' in ensuring Russia's security

Phone call between Blinken and Lavrov is latest in flurry of diplomatic meetings between senior diplomats from Moscow, Brussels and Washington over fears of looming conflict

As lawmakers mull type and timing of penalties, Washington's UN envoy says Moscow to be pressed hard during Security Council meeting on Monday

During phone call with French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, Dmytro Kuleba stresses importance of being 'vigilant and firm' during negotiations with Moscow

Toting a sniper rifle and promising to defend her home, Mariana Zhaglo says there are many women like her in the country

As Russian troops amass on the Ukrainian border, Joseph Weisberg, author of 'Russia Upside Down,' argues that a little empathy - and eased sanctions - could go a long way

French officials take a more conciliatory tone during crisis than US and UK counterparts, claim Russian leader expressed 'no offensive plans' in call with French president

Russian foreign minister says US sanctions would amount to complete severing of ties; comments come after Biden warns Kyiv of 'distinct possibility' Moscow could invade