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Morrison government considers extra visas for Ukrainians, sends diplomats to Poland

The Morrison government is considering a range of visa options for Ukrainians who might have to flee their country, as it prepares for the possibility of a major Russian invasion in eastern Europe.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2022

Ukraine crisis: Putin recognizes breakaway regions, Biden orders limited sanctions – 5 essential reads

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a provocative address that could be construed as a pretext to war, claimed on Feb. 21, 2022, that all of Ukraine belongs to Russia and formally recognized the independence of two breakaway regions in Ukraine that are largely controlled by Moscow-backed separatists. His government then…

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2022

Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine

KHARKIV, Ukraine — In an almost-hourlong address that alternated between furious anti-Western rhetoric and the excoriation of Ukraine as a puppet nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognized two Ukrainian breakaway republics as independent, a move certain to further incite animosities with the West and escalate fears of an…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2022

Why is Putin obsessed with Ukraine?

WASHINGTON — A Russian invasion of Ukraine has appeared imminent for days, if not weeks, as anyone who has been paying attention to the news knows.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2022

Stephen Robinson set St Mirren European goal as Morecambe boss to land job amid Scott Brown interview

The Northern Irishman has been granted permission to talk to the Premiership side and is ready to replace Jim Goodwin.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2022

Drought Hits Mediterranean Crops, Rest of Europe in Good Condition

Persistent rain deficits in Mediterranean regions have led to droughts, harming grasslands and crops such as wheat and barley, while dry weather has had a limited impact in central and western Europe, European crop monitor MARS said on Monday. The southern parts of Spain and Portugal, south-eastern France and north-western…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2022

Recovery at risk from Ukraine conflict

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned conflict in eastern Europe could result in higher energy costs and hit the global economic recovery.

AAP · Feb 21, 2022

Paris Perspective #25: Exile, Islam and the shifting sands of migration - Brigitte Adès

The past decade has witnessed a tsunami of refugees fleeing conflict, making the journey towards Europe in search of a better life. Reaching its peak in 2015, the welcome refugees received was mixed, as fears of Islamist infiltration permeated the anti-migrant debate. The result was a the rise of populist…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 21, 2022

Northern Europe battered by 3rd major storm; deaths hit 14

Northern Europe has been battered by the third major storm in five days

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

AU-EU Summit: private sector partnerships are where real change can happen

Five years since the African Union (AU) leaders and their European Union (EU) counterparts held their 5th meeting in 2017, the two regional organisations have met again. The February 2022 meeting – 16 months overdue because of COVID – was significant given the actual and potential size of the two…

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2022