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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…

France 24

Review: Strangers on a train in 'Compartment No. 6'

A train ride from Moscow to the arctic port city of Murmansk would not seem like the most likely setting for anything as warm as Finnish filmmaker Juho Kuosmanen’s “Compartment No_ 6.”

The Independent UK

Australians in Ukraine describe 'two different realities' as life continues amid threat of Russian invasion

For many people in Ukraine, life is continuing as normal, with some believing the West is "overreacting" to Russia's mobilisation of troops on its border. But analysts warn the threat of an invasion is real.

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US delivers response to Moscow's demands on Ukraine and NATO, after Russia warns of 'retaliatory measures'

The United States delivers written replies to sweeping Russian security demands, a key step in a fragile diplomatic process as Russia stages new military drills on land and sea near Ukraine.

ABC News

NATO and US warn Russia to 'de-escalate immediately' as threat of war looms

A written response to Russia's security demands was issued to Moscow today calling on Russia to "de-escalate the situation" as a threat of invasion on Ukraine increases

Daily Mirror

Norway's PM says Russia build-up is `a sign of weakness'

Norway’s prime minister says he believes it’s “a sign of weakness” that President Vladimir Putin has to express Moscow’s political views by an “extraordinary” military buildup

The Independent UK

What Sanctioning Putin Might Mean in Practice

The United States and Britain have said they would consider imposing personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin if Moscow invades Ukraine. What would that entail? Tantamount to severing ties? Personal sanctions typically feature measures like foreign asset freezes and travel bans. Imposing such punitive measures on Putin would likely be…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Russia could use 'deception' tactic to keep NATO guessing, security experts fear

Around 126,000 Russian combat troops are gathered close to the Ukraine border, along with 30,000 pro-Moscow separatists in contested Donbas. Nato is bolstering its deterrence in the Baltic Sea region

Daily Mirror

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.

Reuters

Russia, Ukraine Hold Talks as US Warns of Invasion

Top officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Paris on Wednesday for talks to defuse tensions on their border, a meeting seen as a positive step by France despite fresh warnings from the US that Moscow was preparing military action. The meeting in the French capital between the Kremlin's deputy…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. envoy hands over written responses to Russia's security demands

U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan on Wednesday handed over Washington's written responses to a sweeping set of security demands that Moscow has made of the West, Russia's Foreign Ministry said.

Reuters

US to answer Russia demands on Ukraine on Wednesday. Moscow signals it will reject response

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday was set to provide Russia a written response that rejects most of its demands over Ukraine, as the Kremlin signaled that such a rebuff is certain to escalate the crisis.

Los Angeles Times

Negotiating parties in Paris talks commit to upholding ceasefire in eastern Ukraine

Advisors to the heads of state of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to uphold a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine after holding talks in Paris. The negotiations to defuse the crisis came as the US and NATO delivered written responses to Moscow’s raft of security demands…

France 24

Ukraine news - live: De-escalate immediately, Nato warns Russia as it responds to Putin’s security demands

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Explainer-How Western sanctions might target Russia

Western countries have threatened to impose new financial and economic sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine.

Reuters

Cyber-attack briefly takes down Ukrainian ministry's promotional website

Unidentified hackers briefly took down a promotional website for Ukraine's foreign ministry for several hours on Wednesday, the ministry said, amid increased tensions between Kyiv and Moscow over a massive build-up of Russian forces near their borders.

The Independent UK

Russian dirty money and ‘close ties’ to Tories will thwart UK response to Ukraine invasion, experts warn

Russian dirty money in London – and “close ties” to the Tory party – will hinder the UK’s pledges to get tough with Moscow if it invades Ukraine, US experts are warning.

The Conversation

Ukraine: Russians I met recently in St Petersburg believe there will be no invasion – foreign policy expert

While preparing for a trip to Russia in late December 2021, I was half-joking to friends that my return to the UK could well be delayed either by COVID or a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The threat of an imminent war was permeating the western media by that stage, so…

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia explained: A simple guide to what’s going on

Western powers are ramping up preparations for a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Vladimir Putin is vehemently opposed to neighbouring Ukraine signing up to the military alliance

The Guardian - UK

Focused Russian attack on Ukraine seen as more likely than full-scale invasion

Officials and experts say several elements missing for full-scale invasion despite recent troop movements

The Guardian - UK

US holds firm on Ukraine’s right to join Nato in its response to Russian demands

US officials also offer negotiate on European security with Moscow but won’t move on most contentious issue

Al Jazeera

4 things to know about the proposed sanctions against Russia

The US and UK have doubled down on their threats to include personal measures targeting Putin if Russia attacks Ukraine.

Reuters

Explainer-Why is Russia's Putin drawing "red lines" over Ukraine?

Ukraine has become the main flashpoint in Moscow's relations with the West, with Russian troops massed near its border and NATO's forces on standby in case Russia attacks its neighbour.

The Independent UK

Russia threatens retaliation if Ukraine demands not met

Russia has warned it would quickly take “retaliatory measures” if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands and continues their “aggressive” policies

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