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Russia Begins Joint Military Drills with Belarus

Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills Thursday despite concerns in Western countries that Moscow is plotting a major escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. The exercises, scheduled to continue until February 20 in Belarus, had begun and would center around "suppressing and repelling external aggression," Russia's defense ministry said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian shares mostly higher after Wall Street tech rally

Asian shares are mostly higher as investors try to gauge U.S. inflation, tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the impact of the pandemic

The Independent UK

World news snapshot: A 'freedom convoy' converging on Brussels, a woman passenger shot and killed in a car in San Francisco and advice to Ukraine citizens in case of war

Reports include Russia's approach to climate change and a homeless woman found dead on a beach in Australia

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Chronic anxiety, mass rallies and a desperate hunt for bomb shelters — life in Ukraine

As Russia and Belarus begin 10 days of military drills, the mood in the Ukranian capital is tense — but resilient Kievites are determined not to let fear win. Olga Tokariuk reports

Evening Standard

Intelligence officials identify Russian efforts to interfere in Australian politics

Russia has been identified as one of the main countries attempting to interfere in Australia’s democracy, with intelligence agencies monitoring continuing efforts by Moscow to influence politics here.

ABC News

In Siberia, a crypto boom made of ingenuity, defiance and DIY

Fuelled by cheap electricity and Chinese hardware, households across the region are furiously mining cryptocurrency as a crackdown looms

Financial Times

'Don't trust Vladimir Putin and don't be afraid of him', says former Ukraine president Petro Poroshenko

Ukraine's former president Petro Poroshenko tells 7.30 no-one should trust Russian President Vladimir Putin, nor should they be afraid of his "blackmail" attempts. Mr Poroshenko also says Ukraine needs anti-aircraft weapons from the West.

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Russian painting vandalised by ‘bored’ gallery guard who drew eyes on it

Anna Leporskaya’s Three Figures sent for restoration after guard doodled on it with a ballpoint pen on his first day

The Guardian - AU

EXPLAINER: The drug behind Russia's Olympic skating case

The first big doping case at the games involves one of its biggest stars

The Independent UK

From Russia, With Love: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Buoyant Again On Regulatory Hope And BlackRock Crypto Foray

Major coins rose Wednesday night, with Ethereum gains exceeding those of Bitcoin at press time. The global cryptocurrency market cap increased 1.5% to $2 trillion.

Benzinga

Olympics Live: Russian skater positive for banned medication

Olympic figure skating favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the team gold medal that she helped win earlier this week

The Independent UK

UK food prices could soar due to Russian ban on key chemical

The country's exports of ammonium nitrate stopped on February 2 and will not resume until April 2

Wales Online

Report: Valieva tests positive for banned heart medication

Olympic favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the team gold medal that she helped win earlier this week

The Independent UK

Vandal drew eyes on $1.4 million Russian painting

A security guard on his first day on the job has vandalised a famous and valuable piece of art, drawing eyes on an abstract painting worth $1.4 million.

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Pentagon says Russia deploying more troops to Ukrainian border

The Pentagon says Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent more soldiers to the Ukranian border, warning "every day he adds to his capabilities".

Foreign Affairs

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The Perils of Macron’s Shuttle Diplomacy

Daily Mirror

UK puts 1,000 troops on standby ready to deploy if Russia invades Ukraine

On Thursday Boris Johnson will go to Brussels and Warsaw to stress the need to hold firm on NATO's principles, and discuss ways that Britain can provide military support

The Independent UK

Reporters: US military blocking access to troops in Europe

Reporters covering the Pentagon and U.S. military are protesting what they say is a refusal to allow access to the thousands of U.S. troops being deployed in Europe in response to rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine

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The Guardian - UK

UK prepares 1,000 troops in case of refugee crisis if Ukraine invaded

Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer to separately visit Nato headquarters amid whirlwind diplomacy in face of Russian threats

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson flies to Poland as more UK troops go on standby for eastern Europe

The PM will stage a show of support for the key Nato ally amid warnings of a humanitarian crisis if Russia invades Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

John Shuster rink tops Russian curlers to open gold medal defense

BEIJING — It's been a good ride for Team Shuster. Since the Minnesota-based foursome won an Olympic gold medal in 2018, they've appeared on late-night TV, rung the bell at the New York Stock Exchange and met countless celebrities.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: religious discrimination bill passes, Covid fines ‘imbalance’, Perth festival

Thursday: The Coalition has passed the controversial legislation through the lower house. Plus: Perth prepares for festival opening despite border closures

The Guardian - UK

Can Ukraine and Russia be persuaded to abide by Minsk accords?

Analysis: As Macron tries to revive 2015 agreement, Ukraine believes it is impossible to fulfil as it could hand power to Russia

The Hindu

The French format: On Macron’s shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine

If Normandy Format talks could be convened, it would be a breakthrough for Russia, Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

British Envoy in Moscow to Try to Ease Ukraine Crisis

Britain’s top diplomat flew Wednesday to Moscow, seeking to defuse tensions raised by Russia's military buildup near Ukraine and warning that an invasion would bring “massive consequences for all involved.” “Russia has a choice here.

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