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UK to impose sanctions on Russia as Boris Johnson says Putin bent on ‘full scale invasion’ of Ukraine

PM will outline sanctions against the Kremlin in a Commons statement

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Vladimir Putin orders Russian tanks over Ukraine border in 'very dark day for Europe'

Russian troops have entered the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine after the Kremlin last night recognised their independence.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2022

US to Announce Russia Sanctions after Initial Caution on Ukraine

The United States said it will impose sanctions on Moscow Tuesday, following an initially cautious response to President Vladimir Putin's order for Russian troops to deploy in two Kremlin-backed separatist areas of Ukraine. "We plan to announce new sanctions on Russia tomorrow in response to Moscow's decisions and actions today.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

‘Dumb and lazy’: the flawed films of Ukrainian ‘attacks’ made by Russia’s ‘fake factory’

Bellingcat founder Elliot Higgins says Russia’s propaganda films have got worse but that Russian viewers, especially the older generation, tend to believe fake TV footage

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2022

Prime Minister condemns Putin for recognising two breakaway Ukrainian regions as independent

If the regions are deemed to be part of Russia, it's feared that the Kremlin could claim cause to launch an assault, acting to protect its own citizens

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2022

Boris Johnson says Putin's latest Ukraine move is 'plainly' breaking international law

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called the Russian President's decision to recognise the two separatist Ukrainian republics an “ill omen” and a “dark sign”

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2022

Ukraine's turbulent history since independence in 1991

Russia has massed troops near Ukraine and the West has threatened economic sanctions if it launches an invasion. Moscow denies planning an invasion but has demanded sweeping Western security guarantees in a tense standoff.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2022

Putin says it's 'historical fact' Ukraine is in Russia in stirring TV speech to nation

Russian President Vladimir Putin will sign a decree recognising two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities shortly

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2022

Putin plans to recognise eastern Ukraine's breakaway regions - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin told France's president and Germany's chancellor during phone calls on Monday that he planned to sign a decree recognising the two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent entities shortly, the Kremlin said.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2022

Germany's Scholz condemns Putin's threat to recognise Ukraine regions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned remarks by President Vladimir Putin that Russia could recognise two Kremlin-backed breakaway Ukrainian regions as independent, his office said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2022