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What Sanctioning Putin Might Mean in Practice

The United States and Britain have said they would consider imposing personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin if Moscow invades Ukraine. What would that entail? Tantamount to severing ties? Personal sanctions typically feature measures like foreign asset freezes and travel bans. Imposing such punitive measures on Putin would likely be…

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Russia, Ukraine Hold Talks as US Warns of Invasion

Top officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Paris on Wednesday for talks to defuse tensions on their border, a meeting seen as a positive step by France despite fresh warnings from the US that Moscow was preparing military action. The meeting in the French capital between the Kremlin's deputy…

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US to answer Russia demands on Ukraine on Wednesday. Moscow signals it will reject response

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday was set to provide Russia a written response that rejects most of its demands over Ukraine, as the Kremlin signaled that such a rebuff is certain to escalate the crisis.

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US refuses to budge on Ukraine in response to Russian demands

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday provided Russia a written response that rejects most of its demands over Ukraine, as the Kremlin signaled that such a rebuff is certain to escalate the crisis.

Los Angeles Times

It's just a 'panic attack' – Russian media blames US for escalating Ukraine crisis

As Western news outlets warn of a “countdown to war,” Kremlin-controlled Russian television has a different take, accusing the U.S. of “hysteria” in its insistence that President Vladimir Putin is about to invade Ukraine.

The Conversation

Focused Russian attack on Ukraine seen as more likely than full-scale invasion

Officials and experts say several elements missing for full-scale invasion despite recent troop movements

The Guardian - UK

Britain Hints at Putin Sanctions, Drawing Warning from Kremlin

Britain said on Wednesday it was not ruling out personal sanctions against President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine, drawing a warning from the Kremlin that such a move would be destructive. US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on Putin if Russia invades Ukraine,…

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Russia does not have enough troops on border for ‘large-scale offensive’, claims Ukraine

The Kremlin says any move to sanction the Russian leader would prove politically destructive

The Independent UK

Latest Ukraine updates: US formally responds to Russia’s demands

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 26: Biden administration rejects Russian demand to halt NATO’s expansion.

Al Jazeera

Russia puts jailed Kremlin critic Navalny's brother on wanted list

Russia has put the brother of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on a wanted list, according to interior ministry records, as he faces a summons for a court hearing that could convert a suspended sentence against him into a prison term.

Reuters

Russia moves elite paratroopers to Ukraine border amid fears of assault on Kiev

Russian paratroopers and equipment have been seen moving west towards the potential Ukraine war zone which analysers agree looks "ominous" with the Kremlin still adamant it's simply performing exercises

Daily Mirror

UK says not ruling out sanctions on Russia's Putin

Britain is not ruling out sanctions targetted at Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in person if Russia invades Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russia Adds Kremlin Critic Navalny to 'Terrorists' List

Russia on Tuesday added jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and a number of his allies to a list of "terrorists and extremists", as authorities further clamp down on the opposition.

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Ukraine news – live: Putin warned of ‘enormous consequences’ as Biden says Russian invasion would change world

Kremlin has amassed forces to stage biggest incursion ‘since World War II’, says US president

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U.S. calls Russian decision to add Navalny to list of 'terrorists and extremists' disturbing

The U.S. State Department on Tuesday said Russia's decision to add jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and a handful of his allies to an official list of "terrorists and extremists" was disturbing, and it again called for Navalny's immediate and unconditional release.

Reuters

Macron to seek clarification of Putin's Ukraine intentions in phone call

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would seek clarification over Russia's intentions towards Ukraine in a phone call with President Vladimir Putin on Friday amid rising fears of an attack by the Kremlin on its former Soviet republic.

Tribune News Service

Ukraine’s defense minister downplays risk of Russian Invasion

Ukraine’s top military official played down the risk of a full-scale Russian invasion and laid part of the blame for heightened tension on international media, insisting that the threat from the Kremlin hasn’t significantly changed in eight years.

The Guardian - US

‘Enormous consequences’ if Ukraine is invaded, Biden says – as it happened

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Ukraine urges calm, saying situation 'under control' and Russian invasion not imminent

United States President Joe Biden says he would consider imposing direct sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin if Russia invaded Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia adds Putin critic Navalny to list of 'terrorists and extremists'

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and a handful of his allies were added on Tuesday to an official list of "terrorists and extremists", the latest in a series of moves by Russian authorities to stamp out their opposition to President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Kremlin says watching U.S. actions over Ukraine with great concern

Russia said on Tuesday it was watching with great concern after the United States put 8,500 troops on alert to be ready to deploy to Europe in case of an escalation in the Ukraine crisis.

The Independent UK

Ukraine news – live: Putin warned of ‘enormous consequences’ as Biden says Russian invasion would change world

Kremlin has amassed forces to stage biggest incursion ‘since World War II’, says US president

Miami Herald

Putin discusses ‘strategic partnership’ with Cuban leader amid fears of military threat

Following recent threats of a potential military deployment to Cuba earlier this month, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin discussed the “strategic partnership” and further coordination of “actions in the international arena” with Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel in a call disclosed Monday by the Kremlin.

The Guardian - UK

Rising costs of Ukraine gamble could force Russia’s hand

Analysis: Putin can still turn back but it looks less likely as economic and political consequences mount

The Guardian - UK

How vulnerable is UK energy system as tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine?

Fears grow that the Kremlin may restrict gas exports to Europe in the face of potential sanctions

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