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NATO and Russia end talks in Brussels, with relations said to be at a critically low level.

Week of diplomacy aimed at easing Russia-Ukraine tensions looks set to fail as fears of escalation rise.

NATO warns Russia it will not compromise on the alliance’s principles, but invites Moscow to more talks over Ukraine.

Founded in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization now has 30 members and a budget of 1.56 billion euros.

Meeting at NATO’s HQ in Brussels includes top Russian officials and comes during a week of high-stakes talks in Europe.

Tensions over Ukraine show no sign of abating as diplomatic talks get under way.

Russia and US discuss Ukraine frictions and European security at talks in Geneva with no sign of progress.

US open to talks with Russia on curtailing missile deployments and military manoeuvres, officials say.

Russian FM says diplomats, military officials will participate in discussions prompted by tensions over Ukraine.

Russia wants NATO and the US to reduce their presence in eastern Europe as tensions rise over Ukraine.

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