Moscow accuses Kyiv of having 'rejected' talks to negotiate a solution to conflict, as Ukraine's army says it is holding back an assault on the capital

Authorities advise local press to stick to the state-sanctioned version of events in Ukraine

Russia says Ukraine has 'plunged deeper into chaos;' Western countries continue to relocate embassies as Russian lawmakers approve use of force abroad

Upper house of parliament gives President swift unanimous approval for move that could herald a larger assault on Ukraine as Putin urges recognition of Crimea as Russian

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

Ukrainian military says kindergarten was hit, accuses Russian-backed forces of 'special cynicism'; Russian separatists claim Kyiv is escalating the conflict

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

Deployment includes nuclear-capable bombers, fighter jets carrying state-of-the-art projectiles in apparent showcase of Russian ability to counter US forces in region

Scholz's visit comes amid growing fears of Russian invasion, as US and NATO warn Putin of 'heavy price'

'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