Ukraine Tensions Increase, Talks Stalled, US Warns Of 'False Flag Op'

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are at their highest level in recent weeks as diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis have failed to deliver signs of de-escalation.

• Russia says that talks with NATO have failed to address Russian security concerns.
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, following the breakdown of talks, that Moscow has "run out of patience" with the West. Lavrov’s comments came shortly after a cyberattack on Ukrainian government websites.
• The US has since warned that Russian operatives may preparing to stage a 'false flag operation' Ukraine to establish a pretext for invasion.