Russian spokeswoman warns relations are near a 'point of no return' as America, EU tighten screws on Russian economy in response to invasion of Ukraine

Meanwhile, UK and North European allies say strong sanctions needed on 'Putin's inner circle'

Lavrov says Russia willing to talk to Kyiv if it lays down arms; angrily dismisses reporter asking why troops entering capital

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

UK's Johnson calls crisis most dangerous moment for continent in decades, dispatches soldiers to Poland as icy talks with Moscow flounder; Biden urges Americans to leave Ukraine

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

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

Foreign Minister Lavrov says top officials will advise Putin on next steps when it gets US response to demands, but West still concerned Moscow planning to invade

In Geneva, Blinken says sides 'on a clearer path to understanding each other’s positions' amid bid to put off feared Russian invasion; Lavrov: meeting 'constructive and useful'

Biden administration providing Kyiv further $200 million in defensive military aid amid concerns of Russian invasion; US says Putin plans to increase military presence near border