US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as well as leaders of several European countries, the European Union and NATO have discussed developments in the situation around Ukraine, including sanctions against Russia in case the conflict escalates.

Bob Dylan sold his entire catalogue of recorded music to Japan's Sony Corporation in July last year.

Members of the foreign policy committees of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party have called on the government to impose economic sanctions on Russia if it "invades" Ukraine.

The Paraguayan Football Federation has lodged a complaint with FIFA against CSKA Moscow.

North Korea has conducted another test launch of two cruise missiles.

The next Council of the European Union foreign ministers may take place in Kiev in order to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine.