Ukraine-Russia live updates: Moscow presses demands to block Ukraine from NATO
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists traded accusations of violating a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine, a potential flash point as Western officials amplified claims that Russian forces were preparing for a possible attack on Ukraine.
Diplomatic efforts to avert a potential war were in motion on multiple fronts. In Moscow, Russia stood firm on its demands that Ukraine be blocked from future NATO membership. A written response by the Kremlin said U.S. rejection of Moscow’s terms could bring “the implementation of military-technical measures.”
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Ukraine said shelling from separatists hit a kindergarten in Stanytsia Luhanska, blowing a hole in the side of the building. Three adults suffered concussions, officials said. No children were reported injured.The Russia government said it expelled the second-ranking U.S. diplomat, deputy chief of mission Bart Gorman. A senior State Department official said Gorman departed last week.Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the world faces “a moment of peril” and proposed meeting his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, next week in Europe.President Biden said the threat of a Russian invasion remains “very high” and that Russia may be creating an excuse with a “false flag operation.”Russia and Western officials offer contrasting narratives about Russian forces near Ukraine: Moscow saying troops are leaving and U.S. and NATO officials insisting Russian military strength has grown to more than 150,000 troops.
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