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Servicemen of Ukrainian Military Forces walk as they keep their position on the front line with Russia backed separatists, near Novolugansk, in the Donetsk region, on Feb 17, 2022. - AFP

Servicemen of Ukrainian Military Forces walk as they keep their position on the front line with Russia backed separatists, near Novolugansk, in the Donetsk region, on Feb 17, 2022. - AFP

US President Joe Biden announced tough new sanctions against Russia for "beginning" an invasion of Ukraine but said there was still time to avoid war, even as Vladimir Putin signalled plans to send troops beyond Russia's borders. - AFP Pic

Russian President Putin on Monday recognised two "republics" in Ukraine held by pro-Moscow separatist rebels, and ordered the deployment of troops there.

Servicemen of Ukrainian Military Forces walk as they keep their position on the front line with Russia backed separatists, near Novolugansk, in the Donetsk region, on February 17, 2022. - AFP Photo

People hold signs and participate in a protest in Grand Central Station in the borough of Manhattan against war in Ukraine on Feb 19, 2022 in New York City. - AFP

AntiWar Demonstrators Rally At NYC's Grand Central Station - AFP

Ukrainians attend an open military training for civilians organized by Right Sector activists in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb 13. The Malaysian Embassy in Kyiv is closely monitoring the safety of all 20 Malaysians in the country amidst rising tension between Ukraine and Russia. - EPA Photo