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Russian threat is forcing a rewrite of US defense plans - Roll Call

U.S. defense planners and lawmakers are readjusting their plans and budgets after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Roll Call · Feb 25, 2022

Commentary: Sanctions alone won’t deter Russia. NATO must step in

In justifying his invasion into Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has consistently pointed to one culprit as the main driver for the crisis: NATO’s expansion into Eastern Europe and its military cooperation with Ukraine, including providing billions of dollars in training and equipment.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally as Traders Weigh Russia Sanctions

Equities bounced back Friday from the previous day's rout with investors taking their lead from a rally on Wall Street after Washington decided against imposing the stiffest sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to send troops into Ukraine sent shockwaves through Asian and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022

Biden adds sanctions targeting Russia as Ukrainians shift to war footing

WASHINGTON — With Russia poised for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration Wednesday stiffened economic sanctions targeting Moscow, and the Ukrainian president made a televised appeal for peace in a dramatic last-minute effort to avert war in Eastern Europe.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2022

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Pull Back Again As Russia-Ukraine Crisis Intensifies, Appetite For Risk Shrinks

Major coins dropped Wednesday evening as the geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe worsened. The global cryptocurrency market cap fell 2.9% to $1.8 trillion at press time. ​​

Benzinga · Feb 24, 2022

How could the US aid Ukraine if Russia invades?

Washington said to be considering sending thousands of US troops to Nato allies in Eastern Europe

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

How could the US aid Ukraine if Russia invades?

Washington said to be considering sending thousands of US troops to Nato allies in Eastern Europe

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine as fear of war grows

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the specter of war on Monday by ordering troops into separatist areas of eastern Ukraine in his most dangerous provocation yet with Washington over the fate of a nation that could redraw the map of Eastern Europe and upset the decadeslong security…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 22, 2022

Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine, fear of war grows

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the specter of war on Monday by ordering troops into separatist areas of eastern Ukraine in his most dangerous provocation yet with Washington over the fate of a nation that could redraw the map of Eastern Europe and upset the decadeslong security…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 22, 2022

Envoy vows evacuation help for Thais in Ukraine

The Ukraine embassy in Bangkok says its government will help evacuate Thais living in the Eastern Europe country if tensions with Russia intensify.

Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2022