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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

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

On the front line: Inside the Ukrainian border city with strong ties to Russia

Kharkiv lies just 25 miles from the Russian border and many there have sympathies with their neighbouring ‘brothers’, World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta reports from inside the city

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Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin he faces personal sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine

US President Joe Biden said there would be 'enormous consequences' for the world if Russia invades Ukraine. He added Vladimir Putin could face personal sanctions in the event of an invasion

Daily Mirror

Beijing Olympics could affect Russian thinking about Ukraine invasion - U.S. diplomat

The Beijing Winter Olympics could affect the timing of any Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Wednesday, adding that Chinese President Xi Jinping would not be happy if the two were to coincide.

Reuters

Biden ‘stands by’ pledge to nominate Black woman to supreme court, White House says – as it happened

President urged to make good on promise to pick Black woman to fill vacancy, with Stephen Breyer to retire as justice – follow the latest

The Guardian - US

Russia has reached the point of no return in its conflict with Ukraine

The international crisis created by Russia over NATO’s eastern expansion has brought Europe to its most critical moment since the dissolution of the state of Yugoslavia in the early 1980s.

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Ukrainian general hints at potential date when Russia could launch attack

Ukrainian Lieutenant-General Oleksandr Pavliuk said February 20 is a date that's being considered for when Vladimir Putin sends troops into the country due to the Beijing Winter Olympics

Daily Mirror

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 Independent UK

It's just a 'panic attack' – Russian media blames US for escalating Ukraine crisis

As Western news outlets warn of a “countdown to war,” Kremlin-controlled Russian television has a different take, accusing the U.S. of “hysteria” in its insistence that President Vladimir Putin is about to invade Ukraine.

The Conversation

Russia's recent invasions of Ukraine and Georgia offer clues to what Putin might be thinking now

Given that Russia has amassed 100,000 troops along its nearly 1,200-mile border with Ukraine, a look at two recent invasions by Russia against neighboring territories offers insight to what a possible new invasion would entail if diplomacy is unable to ease the growing tensions.

The Conversation

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

The Guardian - UK

Russia puts brother of jailed Putin critic Navalny on wanted list

Authorities want Oleg Navalny’s suspended sentence to be converted into jail time

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Britain Hints at Putin Sanctions, Drawing Warning from Kremlin

Britain said on Wednesday it was not ruling out personal sanctions against President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine, drawing a warning from the Kremlin that such a move would be destructive. US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on Putin if Russia invades 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

Roll Call

As Congress contemplates, White House issues sanctions threat to Russia - Roll Call

Foreign Relations chairman sees 'no lack of resolve' among senators to pass sanctions bill against Russian officials

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U.S. urges de-escalation over Ukraine, offers Russia diplomatic path

The United States said on Wednesday it had set out a diplomatic path to address sweeping Russian demands in eastern Europe, as Moscow held security talks with Western countries and intensified its military build-up near Ukraine with new drills.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia map: Where could invasion take place and what is the situation along the border?

Vladimir Putin facing international calls to stand down troops as fears persist that he intends to invade western neighbour state

Evening Standard

Tom Newton Dunn: Can the Tory party’s love affair with Boris Johnson survive cake-gate?

MPs know their golden boy is turning toxic, yet they still hope they’ll get back the vote winner they fell for

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden threatens Putin with personal sanctions over Ukraine

US makes preparations to avoid European gas crisis if flow from Russia is cut, while talks aimed at defusing tensions continue. Plus, 224 new species found

The Independent UK

UK not ruling out support for sanctioning Putin if Russia invades Ukraine

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says the UK and its allies need to show they are united to help deter a Russian incursion.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Bolstering NATO is the prudent move

Russia has created a crisis by deploying more than 100,000 troops on Ukraine's eastern, northern and southern borders.

Daily Mirror

Russia's terrifying 'war toys' - including robot tanks and flying Kalashnikovs

Tensions continue to mount with fears Russia is poised to invade Ukraine, but Vladimir Putin's war arsenal may look a lot different to the past, with an emphasis on self-firing weapons and robot tanks

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