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Fate of Belarusian skier banned over political views in hands of ski body, IOC says

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday it was up to the International Ski Federation (FIS) to decide whether to take action in the case of a Belarusian cross-country skier who was barred from competition over what her family said were its political views.

Reuters

Biden tells US citizens to leave Ukraine as military drills increase fears of Russian invasion

Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills on Thursday, scheduled to continue until February 20. The exercises have raised concerns in Western countries, with fears that Moscow is plotting a major escalation in the conflict in Ukraine. Follow the day's events as they unfolded.

France 24

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…

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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

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".

ABC News

Skier flees country with family over political views after Winter Olympics ban

Darya Dolidovich had hoped to be skiing for her country at the Winter Olympics this month, but instead has fled with her family over worries about her family's safety.

Daily Mirror

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

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Democratic governors lift indoor mask mandates despite CDC guidance – as it happened

Kathy Hochul announces policy will expire as of Thursday as cases decrease but will keep masks in school for now – follow the latest politics news

The Guardian - US

Belarus military drills to begin as Russia ratchets up Ukraine tensions

Satellite imagery shows much Russian hardware has been moved to locations close to Ukraine border

The Guardian - UK

Russia warns UK to stop ‘pointless’ sanctions threats ahead of talks on Ukraine

Russian ambassador to London says meetings will probably be ‘fairly short’ if UK threatens sanctions again

The Independent UK

Russian war games in Belarus designed to ‘send Ukraine a message’

Experts raise alarm over imminent drills which NATO says mark the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War.

Al Jazeera

Vast drills spotlight Russia's grip on Belarus during standoff with West

Russia launches the active phase of vast military exercises in Belarus on Thursday, a display of strength that shows how Moscow's tightening grip on Minsk has given it enhanced capabilities in its standoff with the West over Ukraine.

Reuters

Exclusive-Belarusian skier flees country after ban for political views

A Belarusian cross-country skier has fled the country with her family because of fears of reprisals by authorities after she was barred from competition over the family's political views, she and her father said.

Reuters

Belarus leader downplays possible deployment to Syria

Belarus’ authoritarian president says he has no intention of sending troops to Syria to serve alongside Russian forces in the country but is holding the door open for a potential deployment of military medics there

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about the fears of war

A new day of high-stakes diplomacy beckons as European leaders try to reinvigorate stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Macron claims Putin gave him personal assurances on Ukraine

French president’s statement that Russian leader vowed not to escalate crisis met with scepticism in Kyiv

Reuters

NGOs ask EU to stop Poland building border wall in primeval forest

More than 150 non-governmental organisations are asking the European Commission to intervene to halt the construction of a wall on the Polish-Belarusian border running through protected areas, including one of Europe's last primeval forests.

The Guardian - UK

‘A 1938 moment’: Lithuanian PM warns about Russian troops in Belarus

Ingrida Šimonytė says threats from Moscow and Beijing mean west cannot be mired by self-doubt and division

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The Times of India

International friendlies will help in preparation for Asian Cup qualifiers, say Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh

NEW DELHI: Indian football team's senior players Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu feel the upcoming international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus will be a "perfect opportunity to test our skills" ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers.

Reuters

Ukraine's army plans drills with drones, anti-tank missiles from Feb 10

Ukraine's army will conduct military drills from Feb. 10 to Feb. 20 in response to Russian exercises in Belarus near the Ukrainian northern border, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said late on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

In limbo: the refugees left on the Belarusian-Polish border – a photo essay

Offered a new route into Europe by the Lukashenko regime, thousands of asylum seekers are now stranded on the EU’s frontier

Asharq Al-Awsat

Belarus to Send 200 Troops to Syria Alongside Russians

Belarus plans to deploy up to 200 troops to Syria to serve alongside Russian forces in the country, according to a Russian government document released Monday, a move strongly condemned by Belarus' opposition leader. A draft agreement between Russia and its ally Belarus endorsed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin…

The Guardian - UK

UK to send troops to Poland amid concern about Russian buildup

Britain and Poland ‘stand side by side’ as concern mounts about possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

Radio France Internationale

Macron in Moscow: Is Putin planning a war or is Ukraine a game of brinksmanship?

French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday at the start of a week of intense diplomacy over fears Russia is preparing an invasion of its pro-Western neighbour Ukraine. Moscow calls the fears "hysteria", but just how worrying is the build-up of Russian troops?

The Independent UK

Belarus to send 200 troops to Syria alongside Russians

Belarus is planning to deploy up to 200 troops to Syria to serve alongside Russian forces in the country

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