Tensions rise between Turkey and the US after the American ambassador to Ankara met with the opposition candidate ahead of crucial elections angering President Erdogan.

The Chinese peace plan on Ukraine urges both sides to agree to a gradual de-escalation and warns against the use of nuclear weapons.

Diplomatic cables made publicly available by WikiLeaks show that US officials were aware of Russia’s sensitivities regarding NATO expansion, according to an article.

China has accused the United States of being the main instigator of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine that began on February 24.

Russia, China and several other countries have criticized the eastward expansion of NATO.

The conflict in Ukraine has raised the prospects of an all out confrontation between nuclear armed states with Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, warning of the likelihood of World War III breaking out.

Washington and its NATO allies have targeted Russian financial institution, high net worth individuals, with sanctions and asset freezes, while Germany has put the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline on hold.