UPDATE: Tensions escalate between Russia, NATO & allies over Ukraine

1/18/2022- 4:19 p.m.

Latest details regarding strained relations in Eastern Europe include:

▪️Ukrainian president claims Russia could invade to protect its citizens in the war-torn Donbass

▪️White House press sec. warns an “extremely dangerous situation” is building on the Russian-Ukrainian border

▪️US sec of state expresses Washington’s “unshakeable commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty,” during phone call with Russia’s foreign minister

▪️NATO sec. general calls on “Russia to reverse its decision to cut diplomatic ties” with the alliance

▪️Canada deploys small contingent of special forces to Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons

▪️UK sends C-17 transport aircraft to the country, reports indicate advanced NLAW missile systems on board

▪️Russia’s ambassador to Belarus accuses NATO of “building up forces and resources” at Russian border

▪️Russia and US’ top diplomats set for crisis talks in Geneva Friday

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