JanuSweden has reportedly rolled out tanks onto the streets of Gotland on Friday in response to "Russian Activity" that had been observed by the Swedish military. JanuInternet has reportedly been severed in Tonga following the eruption of the undersea volcano Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai. JanuRussian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov stated "Even if Ukraine does not become a member of NATO, deployment of the alliance's offensive weapons on Ukrainian territory is also a 'red line' for Russia". JanuThe Russian Embassy in the United States put out a tweet saying that the 'continuous accusations' against Russia on preparation for invasion pretext are unfounded. JanuUkraine says that they suspect a hacker group linked to Belarus intelligence hacked into its government websites and shut them down. JanuA report by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine stated that militants in Horlivka in Donetsk Oblast eastern Ukraine released toxic ammonia gas into the atmosphere on January 14th. JanuThere is reportedly currently a hostage situation at the Beth Israel Temple in Colleyville, Texas involving a gunman and an unknown amount of hostages. A fire also broke out near the Abu Dhabi airport. JanuThe UAE says that three people were killed when three fuel trucks exploded after 3 Houthi drones attacked. JanuThe UK Defense Secretary has stated that there will be consequences if Russia invades Ukraine and that Britain would 'stand up to bullies' no matter how far away the conflict is. JanuThe hostages at the Beth Israel Temple in Colleyville, Texas have been freed and are safe and the gunman has been killed.
Janu*Updated* Multiple blasts have been reported in Karrada, Baghdad in Iraq: new information added. JanuThe NYT reported that Russia hinted that if its demands are not met then it may move nuclear missiles closer to the United States after Russia warns it may decide to deploy its military to Cuba or Venezuela and build Naval bases there. JanuThe Russian Embassy has put out a tweet quoting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stating that Reaching an agreement depends on the United States and that Russia will not wait forever. JanuCanada has put out a travel alert advisory telling its citizens to avoid air travel to Ukraine due to ongoing Russian aggression and military buildup. JanuIranian backed Houthis have reportedly attacked UAE with drone strikes causing multiple tankers to explode.
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JanuNATO has signed a deal with Ukraine to 'deepen' cyber cooperation between the two countries after the latest cyber attack on Ukrainian government websites, and worries about a coming full scale Russian invasion on the country. JanuThe White House has repeated its warning of 'severe economic consequences' from both the United States and Western allies if Russia decides to invade Ukraine.