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China’s Xi Meets More Heads of State in Winter Games Diplomatic Push

Chinese President Xi Jinping met the leaders of several more countries on Saturday as Beijing used the start of the Winter Olympics to score diplomatic points amid simmering tensions with the United States. Following a groundbreaking agreement with Russia on Friday over Taiwan and against NATO expansion, Xi held meetings…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

The two leaders spoke on Saturday, Downing Street said.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of civilians including grandmother receive combat training in Ukraine amid Russian invasion fears

Hundreds of civilians including a grandmother have received combat training in Ukraine amid fears of an imminent Russian invasion.

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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

Putin 'Falls Asleep' At Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony; Many Observers Think It Was Intentional

Vladimir Putin was seen taking a snooze during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics Friday as Ukraine’s national team marched through the stadium. The Russian President was caught on camera in his chair with his eyes closed as the Ukrainian athletes were introduced, and their national anthem was loudly played in…

Benzinga

First U.S. reinforcement troops arrive in Poland, more expected

The first U.S. troops reinforcing NATO allies in Eastern Europe amid a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border arrived on Saturday at Rzeszow military base in southeastern Poland.

Reuters

Russian Naval Ships Arrive at Syria's Tartus

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that six amphibious assault ships of the Russian Northern and Baltic Fleet had arrived at the Russian Navy's logistics center in Tartus, western Syria. In a statement, the ministry's press office said that the naval task force is made up of the large amphibious assault…

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How the growing Russian ransomware threat is costing companies dear

With KP Snacks the latest cyber-attack victim, firms must learn to defend themselves against a mounting menace

The Guardian - UK

Covid news: UK reports 259 deaths; Turkish president tests positive – as it happened

New Zealand and Russia both report record number of daily coronavirus cases

The Guardian - UK

Russian aggression in Europe would impact China's interest all over the world: US

The United States has passed on a clear message to China that a conflict in Europe would also impact China's interests all over the world, reported NHK News.

Dynamite News

Xi says China, Egypt hold 'similar visions and strategies'

Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country and Egypt share similar visions and strategies in defending their own interests

The Independent UK

Israeli Foreign Ministry Summons Ukrainian Ambassador

Israel summoned on Thursday Ukraine’s ambassador to Tel Aviv, Yevgen Korniychuk, for criticizing Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s remarks about the Russia-Ukraine crisis. “I was deeply appalled by Lapid’s recent remarks regarding his vision of the ‘Russia-Ukraine conflict,’” he wrote on a Facebook post. “I would like to remind the minister…

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Winter Olympics day one: China win first gold, ice hockey and more – as it happened

Rolling report: Norway have won two of the first three golds in Beijing, with moguls and ski jumping coming up. Join our writers for updates

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan condemns ‘contemptible’ timing of China-Russia partnership

Taipei says Russia’s declaration that the island is part of China increases people’s ‘disgust’ of Beijing’s ‘arrogance’.

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EXPLAINER: Ukraine not joining NATO so why does Putin worry?

At the core of the Ukraine crisis is a puzzle: Why would Russian President Vladimir Putin push Europe to the brink of war to demand the West not do something that it has no intention of doing anyway

Reuters

Taiwan condemns 'contemptible' timing of China-Russia partnership

Taiwan on Saturday condemned as "contemptible" the timing of China and Russia's "no limits" partnership at the start of the Winter Olympics, saying the Chinese government was bringing shame to the spirit of the Games.

The Hindu

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Blinken seeks to keep pressure on China in trip to Australia and Fiji

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to push back on “aggression and coercion” in the Indo-Pacific region during a trip to Australia and Fiji next week, a sign the administration is keeping China high on its agenda even as it finds itself focused on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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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

Reuters

Xi had opportunity to urge Putin to pursue Ukraine diplomacy in meeting -U.S. official

A meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing should have been an opportunity for China to encourage Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine, the U.S. State Department's top diplomat for East Asia, Daniel Kritenbrink, said on Friday.

Zenger

Russian Forces Shadow NATO Ships In Mediterranean As Prospect Of War Looms

Diplomatic efforts to avert armed conflict gain momentum with Turkish, German, French leaders more involved.

Reuters

ISIS raid gives Biden a foreign policy win as Ukraine, midterms loom

The U.S. raid in Syria that led to the death of Islamic State's leader is a much-needed national security win for President Joe Biden after the messy withdrawal from Afghanistan while he tries to project an image of strength in a standoff with Russia over Ukraine, analysts said.

Al Jazeera

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.

Reuters

U.S. soldiers expected to land in Poland on Saturday -defence sources

The first main U.S. forces are expected to arrive in Poland on Saturday, defence sources told Reuters on Friday, in order to reinforce NATO's eastern flank as the West and Russia wrangle over Russia's military presence near the Ukrainian border.

The New Daily

Giant snowflake lights up a stripped-back Winter Olympics opening ceremony

A giant snowflake has been lit to signal the official start of the Winter Olympics in Beijing during a stripped-back opening ceremony which had been

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