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As it happened: US to impose sanctions on breakaway Ukraine regions following Russian recognition

US President Joe Biden will soon move to prohibit US investment and trade with the self-declared republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, the White House said Monday, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he would recognise the separatist areas as independent nations. Read about the day's events…

France 24

Qatar Gas Summit Set to Kick off in Doha on Tuesday

Qatar is preparing for the launch of its sixth summit for the 11-member Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) on Tuesday at a time when the world is witnessing an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, which threatens Europe’s gas supply. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Algeria’s President…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kremlin: Putin and Biden could meet or talk but no firm plans yet

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden could set up a call or meeting any time but there were no concrete plans yet for a summit.

Bangkok Post

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Sumit stuns world silver-medallist, 3 other Indians lose openers in Strandja Memorial

NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Sumit Kundu (75kg) upstaged world championship silver-medallist Dzhambulat Bizhamov of Russia to enter the second round but three others lost their opening bouts in the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The Times of India

Fears war 'inevitable' as mysterious symbols seen on Russia's tanks near Ukraine may be sign of attack

Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said the prospect of an armed conflict is now “the expectation” with hopes fading for a diplomatic settlement

Irish Mirror

Biden-Putin meeting discussed as Ukraine war fears loom

The U.S. and Russian presidents have tentatively agreed to meet in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to stave off Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

EU warns of sanctions if Russia recognises Ukraine breakaway regions

The European Union joined calls on Monday for Russia not to annex or recognise breakaway Ukrainian regions, threatening to impose sanctions should Moscow do so.

Reuters

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Images Show New Russian Troop Deployments near Ukraine

Satellite images show new deployments of Russian troops and military equipment near the Ukrainian border, a US company said Sunday evening.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK business activity strongest since June, led by travel and leisure; prices surge – as it happened

Eurozone growth also booms, as European stock markets are mixed amid rising tensions on the Ukraine-Russia border

The Guardian - UK

Putin, Biden agree 'in principle' to Macron-brokered Ukraine summit

US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have accepted in principle to hold a summit, so long as Moscow does not invade Ukraine, the French presidency announced Monday following a frantic round of diplomacy.

Radio France Internationale

Vladimir Putin's six options for Ukraine as Russia launches ‘Operation Z’

Russian President Vladimir Putin could soon launch a full or partial invasion, batter Ukraine with false flag attacks, fully or partially withdraw, or leave to separatists

Daily Mirror

Putin orders Russian forces to Ukraine rebel regions

Ukriane-Russia crisis news from February 21: Russian president says troops to ‘maintain peace’ in Donetsk and Luhansk.

Al Jazeera

Vladimir Putin’s plan to invade Ukraine appears to have already begun, says Downing Street

No10 has warned that ‘elements’ of the Russian ‘playbook’ for an attack are starting to ‘play out in real time’

Evening Standard

Putin, Biden Agree in Principle to Summit as Ukraine Tensions Soar

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to a summit -- to be held only if Moscow does not invade Ukraine, France announced Monday following a frantic new round of diplomacy to avert an all-out war. Both leaders have said yes in principle to the…

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Oil Steadies after Swings as Ukraine Crisis, Iran Nuclear Talks Weigh

Oil prices calmed down after fluctuating initially on Monday, as investors eyed contrasting scenarios of tighter Russian energy supplies due to the Ukraine crisis and more crude coming to the market on a possible nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. Brent crude futures and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…

The Guardian - AU

Luhansk and Donetsk regions recognised as as independent states by Russia – as it happened

Russian president has recognised Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states: Zelenskiy says ‘we are not afraid’. Follow the latest updates

Wales Online

Ukraine crisis: Boris Johnson welcomes Biden and Putin peace talk agreement

Ukraine is currently surrounded on three sides by about 150,000 Russian soldiers

The Guardian - UK

Russia is creating lists of Ukrainians ‘to be killed or sent to camps’, US claims

Leaked letter from US ambassador to UN warns of ‘human rights catastrophe’ in event of invasion

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The Independent UK

Asian shares mostly lower as investors eye Ukraine crisis

Asian shares are mostly lower after a retreat on Wall Street, as investors watch for developments in Ukraine after Russia rescinded earlier pledges to pull tens of thousands of its troops away from Ukraine's northern border

Reuters

Exclusive-U.S. plans to cut ties with targeted Russian banks if Ukraine is invaded - sources

President Joe Biden's administration has prepared an initial package of sanctions against Russia that includes barring U.S. financial institutions from processing transactions for major Russian banks, three people familiar with the matter said.

Bangkok Post

Putin, Biden agree in principle to summit on Ukraine

PARIS: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to a summit, to be held only if Moscow does not invade Ukraine, France announced Monday following a frantic new round of diplomacy to avert a war.

Axios

U.S. tells UN Russia making list of Ukrainians "to be killed or sent to camps" after invasion

The U.S. ambassador to the UN made the allegations in a letter obtained by WashPost tonight.

The Independent UK

Ukraine news – live: Putin orders troops into rebel-held territories, as PM calls Cobra meeting on sanctions

Putin told his security council it was necessary to consider the requests from the pro-Russia rebels

Tribune News Service

Biden, Putin agree in principle to France’s summit proposal

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have “accepted the principle” of a summit on the condition that Russia doesn’t invade Ukraine, according to a statement from France.

Tribune News Service

Biden, Putin agree in principle to France’s summit proposal

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have accepted in principle a French proposal for a diplomatic summit, France said, potentially offering fresh hope for a peaceful solution to pull Russia and Ukraine back from the brink of war.

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