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Russia has enough troops ready to take Kyiv, says former Ukraine defence chief

White House believes Moscow has amassed at least 70% of firepower needed for mid-February invasion

The Guardian - UK

Satellite images show troop deployment to Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of Russian drills

Satellite images by a private U.S. company published on Sunday showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War.

Reuters

Kremlin Is Top Destination for Spooked European Leaders

Rarely in recent years has the Kremlin been so popular with European visitors. French President Emmanuel Macron arrives Monday. The Hungarian prime minister visited last week.

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Kremlin is top destination for spooked European leaders

The Kremlin has become a top destination for European leaders spooked at the prospect of war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

German Leader’s Stance on Russia Looms over 1st Visit to US

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is flying to Washington this week on a mission to reassure Americans that his country stands alongside the United States and other NATO partners in opposing any Russian aggression against Ukraine. Scholz has said that Moscow would pay a “high price” in the event of an…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Officials Say Russia Preparing Full-scale Invasion of Ukraine

Russia has stepped up preparations for an all-out invasion of Ukraine but it is not clear if Moscow has decided to take such a step, US officials have said citing intelligence assessments. Russia has assembled 110,000 troops along the border with its pro-Western neighbor but US intelligence has not determined…

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Ukraine crisis: Russia has in place 70% of military needed for full invasion – US officials

Fears an attack could lead to 50,000 casualties as US troops arrive in Poland and French and German leaders prepare to visit Kyiv and Moscow

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UK and France agree Nato must ‘unite against Russian aggression’

Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron discuss worrying development of Ukraine crisis in phone call on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Russian Bombers Fly over Belarus amid Ukraine Tensions

Russia on Saturday sent a pair of long-range nuclear-capable bombers on patrol over its ally Belarus amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said the two Tu-22M3 bombers practiced interacting with the Belarusian air force and air defense during a four-hour mission. The flight followed several similar patrols…

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Johnson and Macron agree to fight against ‘malicious Russian activity’

The two leaders spoke on Saturday, Downing Street said.

The Independent UK

Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions

Russia has sent a pair of long-range nuclear-capable bombers on patrol over its ally Belarus amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia wins China’s backing in NATO showdown over Ukraine

Beijing agrees with Moscow that US-led NATO military alliance should not admit new members.

Al Jazeera

Macron Hopes for Rewards but Faces Risks in Moscow Trip to See Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday hoping to ensure Europe gets a say in broader US-Russian negotiations over Ukraine, but risks embarrassment if he returns empty-handed. France, Russia and Ukraine have had numerous phone conversations over the past 10 days…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukrainian Troops Hold Drills with US Missiles as Military Aid Shipments Continue

Ukrainian troops on Friday trained at the Yavoriv military base in western Ukraine, using anti-tank missiles, launchers and other military hardware delivered by the United States as part of a $200 million security package. Soldiers, some in white camouflage gear, fired missiles or stood observing, while military vehicles drove across…

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The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine crisis: how is India affected? | Worldview with Suhasini Haidar

Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar takes a closer look at Russia-NATO tensions over Ukraine, and what it could mean for India

Al Jazeera

Ukraine crisis: Who are the Russia-backed separatists?

About 4 million live in two pro-Russia statelets, including fighters who were born in Ukraine and Russian volunteers.

Daily Mirror

Moscow TV warns of 'imminent offensive' by Ukraine amid fake war pretext claims

It comes as Russia continues to pour troops and heavy military equipment into areas on the border with Ukraine as tensions simmer in the region

Tribune News Service

Putin and Xi close ranks against the West on Ukraine and Taiwan

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping closed ranks against the U.S. and its allies on key security issues as they declared that there’s no limit and “no forbidden zones” in the friendship between Russia and China.

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EU calls Russia closure of Deutsche Welle bureau 'unacceptable'

The EU on Friday slammed Russia's decision to close the Moscow bureau of German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, calling it "unacceptable" and "a bad development".

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine crisis: When oil prices climb, Putin gets bolder

Past conflicts show a strong correlation between high oil prices and Russia’s willingness to invade its neighbours.

Reuters

Olympics-Beijing Games burst into life under shadow of COVID and conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened a Beijing Winter Olympics on Friday that not only bear the mark of the global coronavirus pandemic but are also mixing sport and global politics as few others have since the era of the Cold War.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received the backing of his Chinese counterpart amid fears in the West that Moscow is preparing for military action against Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

France's Macron to Meet Putin in Moscow Next Week, Will Travel to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Feb. 7 and the leader of Ukraine on Feb.

France 24

Ukraine crisis highlights stark divisions among France's presidential candidates

The spectre of Russian invasion is fanning fears of war in Eastern Europe. In France, the Ukraine crisis is a hot political topic for the candidates jockeying for position ahead of April's presidential election. After all, Paris holds the rotating presidency of the European Union for the first six months…

Reuters

China, Russia partner up against West at Olympics summit

China and Russia on the opening day of the Winter Olympics declared a "no limits" partnership, backing each other over standoffs on Ukraine and Taiwan with a promise to collaborate more against the West.

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