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Morning mail: fears of wider Ukraine invasion, AGL says closing coal by 2030 ‘unrealistic’, Maggie Beer’s favourite things

Wednesday: Russia sanctioned by UK and EU as it plans to expand borders of controlled territories. Plus: celebrity cook’s most beloved possessions

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2022

EU could impose further sanctions on Russia, Germany's Scholz says

Germany and the European Union are in a position to decide on further sanctions against Russia in the event of a complete Russian invasion of Ukraine, which cannot be ruled out, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2022

Likelihood of war escalates as Putin promises to support proxy Ukraine states

Biden denounces Putin’s recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as ‘so-called countries’ and unveils new sanctions

The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2022

Tough sanctions on Russia would push up energy prices and deepen UK cost of living squeeze, experts warn

Major sanctions on Russia would have serious implications for Europe, and experts question whether politicians have the resolve to follow through on their tough rhetoric

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

European Union Nations Unanimously Approve Russian Sanctions

Shocked by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, world leaders moved quickly Tuesday to impose as forceful a response as possible in hopes of averting a full-blown war in Europe. Germany made the first big move, taking steps to halt the process…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

Ukraine Crisis: Putin Gets OK to Use Force outside Russia

Russian lawmakers on Tuesday authorized President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside the country — a move that could presage a broader attack on Ukraine after the US said an invasion was already underway there. Several European leaders said Russian troops rolled into rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine after…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

EU forum puts crucial Indo-Pacific region squarely on radar

Foreign ministers from Indo-Pacific nations have attended a Paris conference aimed at bringing the region squarely into Europe’s focus in a rapidly changing world with rising security challenges

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

EU to sanction Russian individuals and entities over Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers agreed on Tuesday to sanction 27 Russians and entities after Moscow recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, as well banks, the defence sector and limiting Russian access to European capital markets.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2022

Eustice defends farming policy amid accusations Government not focused on food

National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters criticised ‘contradictory’ policies for the agricultural sector.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Leo Varadkar says Golfgate was 'regrettable' and claims dinner should have been cancelled

The Tánaiste was responding after it emerged this week that Mr Hogan is considering legal action over him losing his top EU job

Irish Mirror · Feb 22, 2022