Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as diplomacy steps up
ABC News
Diplomatic efforts to head off what U.S. officials have warned could be an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine entered a new round on Monday
BERLIN -- Diplomatic efforts to head off what U.S. officials have warned could be an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine entered a new round on Monday. Russia's top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin to continue talks and Germany's chancellor met the Ukrainian president.
Britain's prime minister said Europe is “on the edge of a precipice,” citing an American warning that Russia could invade Ukraine in the next 48 hours. But he said there's still time for Putin to “step back.”
In an appearance orchestrated for TV cameras, Russia's foreign minister argued that possibilities for talks haven't been exhausted. That seemed designed to send a message that Putin himself believes hopes for a diplomatic solution haven't yet faded.
Here’s a look at what is happening where and why:
