Diplomatic talks with Russia: What you need to know about the standoff over Ukraine
CBSN
Delegations from the United States, NATO and other international partners will meet overseas this week for several rounds of high-stakes diplomatic talks with Russia, as Moscow continues its military buildup and other destabilizing activities near its border with Ukraine.
Over the past several months, Russia has massed more than 100,000 troops at Ukraine's eastern border and, according to U.S. officials, mounted an aggressive influence campaign. Its actions have prompted concerns among Western and Ukrainian officials that an invasion could occur as soon as this month.
The United States, the G7, NATO and the European Union have each warned of massive economic consequences to a Russian invasion. The U.S. has also said it would continue bolstering Ukraine's military defenses, and that NATO would move to reinforce its eastern flank.
