The Latest Breaking News from Europe

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

Qatar says "almost impossible" to quickly replace Russian supplies to Europe

Neither Qatar nor any other single country has the capacity to replace Russian gas supplies to Europe with liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the event of disruption due to a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Qatar's energy minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2022

Russia approves use of armed forces abroad as US says invasion of Ukraine ‘underway’

In Kiev, the government threatened to break off relations with Russia

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Snooze on the move: Why sleeper trains are the future of transcontinental travel

Nodding off in London and waking up in Istanbul? Sign me up, says Lucy Thackray

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

The United States has announced the first wave of sanctions on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. Here what's next

Joe Biden has announced sweeping sanctions after Russia sent troops into eastern Ukraine, "a flagrant violation of international law" that "demands a firm response". These are the next steps.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022

What is Nord Stream 2 - the $11bn gas pipeline between Russia and Germany at centre of Ukraine tensions

Following Vladimir Putin’s decision to deploy troops into parts of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the country will be putting the operating licence for Nord Stream 2 on ice.

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2022

How Ukraine crisis threatens even higher oil, gas and food costs

NEW DELHI: Tensions over Ukraine are ratcheting up, with the prospect of sanctions on Russia threatening to further raise prices of commodities key to the global economy.

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2022

NATO's real purpose as Russia moves thousands of troops into Ukraine-held zones

NATO, the longstanding postwar alliance designed to bring stability to Europe, is at the centre of the ongoing tensions surrounding Ukraine and Russia - here's everything you need to know about it

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2022

Nord Stream 2 is put on hold as West rebukes Putin over Ukraine

The U.S. and Europe unveiled a limited range of sanctions in response to Russia’s latest escalation over Ukraine, with Germany going the furthest by opting to halt the Nord Stream 2 pipeline’s certification process following President Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops to two self-proclaimed separatist republics.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2022

Russian troops move into eastern Ukraine, EU says, as fear of war grows

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian troops have moved into eastern Ukraine, rumbling across the border into areas held by pro-Moscow rebels, the European Union’s top diplomat said Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 22, 2022