 | Russia denies looking for pretext to invade UkraineRussia has denied having plans to attack its neighbor and in turn accused the Ukrainian leadership of hatching plans to use force to reclaim control of rebel-held territories. |
 | Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin to hold call as Ukraine-Russia tension smoldersThe call comes in the backdrop of Russians moving an estimated 100,000 troops towards Ukraine and Putin stepping up his demands for security guarantees in Eastern Europe. |
