Russia to begin "creating counter-threats" should NATO not accept Russian proposals of security guarantees. https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/defcon-4-european-crisis-reports-only.15408/post-124167

Poll: Do you believe the current tensions between NATO and Russia is something you need to worry about? Take poll at https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/do-you-believe-the-current-tensions-between-nato-and-russia-is-something-you-need-to-worry-about.15443/

United States warns against travel to Ukraine due to threats from Russia (as well as Covid) - https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/defcon-4-european-crisis-reports-only.15408/post-124273

DEFCON Warning System – Update 12/20/21 - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/12/21/defcon-warning-system-update-12-20-21/

Report that Russia and the United States are to begin talks on security guarantees - https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/defcon-4-european-crisis-reports-only.15408/post-124421

Putin and Xi Show United Front Amid Rising Tensions With U.S. - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/12/23/putin-and-xi-show-united-front-amid-rising-tensions-with-u-s/

NORAD Tracks Santa is about to begin! https://www.noradsanta.org

https://twitter.com/NoradSanta #NORADTracksSanta

Reports of Russia pulling troops away from Ukraine border are likely misinterpreting the data. Necessary forces are still in place. - https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/discussion-eastern-european-crises.15363/post-124656

DEFCON Warning System Digest – Ask Me Anything 2021 - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/12/29/defcon-warning-system-digest-ask-me-anything-2021/

The United States and Russia discuss nuclear war and how it must be avoided over Ukraine. The idea that nuclear war was even brought up indicated at least one side is seeing the potential for military conflict.

China and Russia Military Cooperation Raises Prospect of New Challenge to American Power - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2022/01/06/china-and-russia-military-cooperation-raises-prospect-of-new-challenge-to-american-power/

NATO rules out Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members. #Ukraine

DEFCON Warning System – Update 1/11/22 - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2022/01/11/defcon-warning-system-update-1-11-22/

#Ukraine #Russia #China

Talks between United States and Russia yield no result. Rhetoric ratcheting up again.

Talks between NATO and Russia end with no progress and no call for new talks, though Russia says there are talks going on at various levels.

Iran’s “Nuclear Blackmail”: Iran Has No Interest in Negotiating a New Nuclear Deal - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2022/01/13/irans-nuclear-blackmail-iran-has-no-interest-in-negotiating-a-new-nuclear-deal/

NATO says that it is ready to put "concrete [security] proposals" forward to Russia.

United States accuses Russia of preparing a false-flag attack in Ukraine to justify invasion.

We remain at DEFCON 4. Don't let the war-porn and fearmongers try to convince you that hostilities are about to break out tomorrow. Too many people out there feed on that for reasons of notoriety and money making. #Ukraine #Russia #NATO

Iran, US Lock Horns Over Sanctions Relief, Nuclear Curbs in Vienna Talks - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2022/01/18/iran-us-lock-horns-over-sanctions-relief-nuclear-curbs-in-vienna-talks/

Russia moves more troops westward amid Ukraine tensions - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2022/01/19/russia-moves-more-troops-westward-amid-ukraine-tensions/