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Would Russians Embrace War?

Why an Attack on Ukraine Might Erode Putin’s Support

Foreign Affairs

Russia has been at war with Ukraine for years – in cyberspace

The build up of Russian forces along Belarus’ 665-mile border with Ukraine is a physical manifestation of Russia’s intense interest in the region. Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, and now Russian President Valdimir Putin appears intent on pulling Ukraine under Russia’s influence and denying it a close relationship with the…

The Conversation

Borderlands: Fear, uncertainty and life on Ukraine’s front line

Amid fears of a Russian invasion, war-weary residents ask what the future holds for the region – and for their lives.

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A journey across Ukraine: The ruinous price of invading

A 435-mile drive across the Ukraine’s southern coast reveals what Russia would face if they invaded, and why so many believe it just can’t happen. Marc Champion reports

The Independent UK

Commentary: Putin is testing America’s commitment to Ukraine, and our allies are watching

Seven years after Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and the United States’ reaffirmation to support Ukraine’s territorial integrity, more than 127,000 Russian troops are positioned on Ukraine’s eastern border. Russia could double that number “in relatively short order” according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Warnings of imminent invasion, including…

Chicago Tribune

Russia confirms 12-year sentence for alleged Ukrainian spy - TASS

A court in Crimea has rejected an appeal by an alleged Ukrainian spy and confirmed his 12-year prison sentence, the TASS news agency reported on Friday, citing Russia's FSB security service.

Reuters

Why Ukrainians are ready to fight for their democracy

Eight years since the Russian annexation of Crimea, Ukraine is facing another threat from its eastern neighbour. Russia has amassed an estimated 130,000 troops and military equipment along its borders in recent weeks.

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Russia's potential invasion of Ukraine has been years in the making. Here's how an armed conflict could play out

As the world watches closely for an escalation in tensions between Russia and Ukraine, experts weigh in on what the first signs of an invasion would look like.

ABC News

In Ukraine, U.S. reaps what it sowed

U.S. media spins a one-sided narrative of Russian aggression — but decades of U.S. meddling is what got us here

Salon

Inside Ukraine, ordinary citizens are preparing for possible invasion by Russia

In sub-zero temperatures, in the woods outside of Kyiv, the men and women of Ukraine's Territorial Defence Force prepare for an invasion they fear is coming.

ABC News

Putin's not entirely wrong on Ukraine

Vladimir Putin is an amoral opportunist — but he's right that America and its allies double-crossed him on NATO

Salon

Russian buildup at Ukraine border includes blood for wounded, U.S. officials say

A Russian troop buildup along its border with Ukraine includes supplies of blood for the wounded, three U.S. officials told Reuters, a detail reinforcing U.S. comments that Russia "clearly" now has the capability to move on its neighbour.

Reuters

What is happening between Russia and Ukraine and how does it impact Ireland?

The Department of Transport issued a Marine Notice advising all seafarers to remain a safe distance away from the exercises as fishermen say the Russian ambassador has reassured them that the exercises will be safe

Irish Mirror

Latest Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy urges no ‘panic’ over tensions

Latest Ukraine news from January 28: President calls on the West to avoid creating ‘panic’ as Russia tensions simmer.

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine crisis: Russia ‘not optimistic’ but will keep talking with west – as it happened

Russian president Vladimir Putin is being briefed on a US paper reaffirming support for Ukraine’s right to pursue Nato membership

France 24

Ukraine in the middle: What endgame for Russia in stand-off with the West?

As Antony Blinken responds in writing to Russia's demands for an overhaul of Eastern Europe's security architecture, in the same breath he urges American citizens in Ukraine to leave. This Wednesday's "Normandy Format" talks, including France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine, serve as a reminder that Ukraine has already lost its…

Reuters

Russia will go further if my country falls, says Ukrainian film director

A Ukrainian film director who was jailed by Russia after opposing Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea said on Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin will wreak chaos and destabilisation further west if Ukraine falls.

The Conversation

Russia's recent invasions of Ukraine and Georgia offer clues to what Putin might be thinking now

Given that Russia has amassed 100,000 troops along its nearly 1,200-mile border with Ukraine, a look at two recent invasions by Russia against neighboring territories offers insight to what a possible new invasion would entail if diplomacy is unable to ease the growing tensions.

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Al Jazeera

Infographic: Military capabilities of Russia and Ukraine

The threat of conflict looms in Eastern Europe with more than 100,000 Russian troops amassed along the border with Ukrai

Zenger

VIDEO: Ass Got To Hurt: Would-Be Assassin Taken Down In Gun Battle With Russian Agents

Hitmen were allegedly hired by a hotel tycoon's brother, who wanted to take over his business.

ABC News

As war fears mount in eastern Europe, what are the key reasons for Russia to invade Ukraine?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has long believed that Russia and Ukraine should be reunited as one country and has seen his past aggressions in the region result in renewed popularity at home.

Evening Standard

Ukraine invasion would be disastrous – PM warns Putin

I won’t pretend to be a foreign policy expert and have no idea if Russia intends to invade Ukraine (again, that is. It annexed Crimea and supported proxy forces in the eastern Donbas region in 2014.)

France 24

‘We’re at war’: The ‘Lithuanian Elves’ who take on Russian trolls online

For "Hawk", Russia declared war against Europe already seven years ago, when it first threatened Ukraine and invaded and annexed the Crimean peninsula. Since then, the war never really ended, at least not online. In Lithuania, Russia’s neighbour and the first Soviet republic to declare its independence from the bloc…

The Guardian - UK

German navy chief quits after saying Putin deserves respect over Ukraine

Kay-Achim Schönbach said it was ‘nonsense’ that Russia wanted to invade its neighbour and that Kyiv would never win back Crimea

Reuters

German navy chief resigns over Putin comments

Germany's navy chief stepped down on Saturday after drawing criticism for saying Russian President Vladimir Putin deserved respect and that Kyiv would never win back annexed Crimea from Moscow.

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