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Ukrainians contemplate a heartbreaking decision amid fears of conflict with Russia: stay or leave

Despite the looming threat of conflict, life in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv resembles that of any major European city. But behind the scenes, for many the potential of a Russian attack is never far from their minds.

ABC News

Should I stay or should I go? Ukrainians remain resolute despite a war of nerves

Caught between Russia’s sabre-rattling at the borders and Western warnings calling on their nationals to leave Kyiv, Ukrainians understand they are pawns in a heightened round of brinksmanship and psychological warfare. But it's a war of nerves that most Ukrainians are determined to win as they answer President Volodymyr Zelensky’s…

France 24

Ukraine Reports Cyber Attack on Defense Ministry Website, Banks

Ukraine's defense ministry and two banks came under a cyber attack on Tuesday that shut access to the ministry's website, Ukraine's information security center said. The Ukrainian Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security, which is part of the culture ministry, did not say who it blamed for the attack,…

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Kyiv starts to breathe a little easier as Russian troops pull back

Many in the Ukrainian capital are sceptical about an attack taking place, regardless of the exodus of diplomats

The Guardian - UK

Signs indicate Russia may be seeking to dial back tensions in Ukraine crisis

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia’s defense ministry announced on Tuesday it would begin pulling back some troops from areas near the border of Ukraine, a move that suggested Moscow may be seeking to dial back tensions over the crisis in Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

Putin says he wants Ukraine NATO question resolved ‘now’

Russia’s president says Western assurances Kyiv will not join NATO military alliance are unsatisfactory.

Al Jazeera

‘Lasting security’ in Europe can only be achieved with Russian help, Scholz says

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday welcomed Russia’s partial troop withdrawal from the Ukrainian border, labelling it a “good sign”, and noted that lasting stability and security in Europe could only be achieved with Russia’s help.

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Ukraine says it and NATO should determine membership

Only Ukraine and NATO should determine Kyiv's bid to join the alliance, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after meeting his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio in Kyiv on Tuesday.

Reuters

NATO and the Ukraine-Russia crisis: Five key things to know

Moscow has the future of the US-led transatlantic military alliance in its sights as Kyiv eyes membership.

Al Jazeera

UK ambassador to Ukraine praised for staying put amid fears of invasion

Despite sniping from the Tory press Melinda Simmons is renowned as trailblazer who has thrown herself into the job

The Guardian - UK

In Ukraine, we’re terrified of an invasion. The west’s rash strategy isn’t helping

There isn’t panic on the streets, but I’ve been stocking up on fuel, food, and jigsaws to distract me from anxiety, says event planner Alexandra Matzota

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine: Intelligence on Russian troop build-up ‘not encouraging’, says Boris Johnson

Some signs of openness in diplomatic talks, but Russia prepared to go ‘at any moment’, says PM

The Independent UK

Russia invading Ukraine 'set for 3am tomorrow' with air strikes and tanks ready

Europe could be just a few hours from all-out war in Ukraine despite last ditch diplomatic moves

Irish Mirror

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why are Russia and Ukraine enemies, what is Nato and will there be a Russian invasion?

The relationship between Russia and Ukraine is a very long and complicated one, causing much anxiety among observers who fear it could spill over into outright war

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Reuters

Russia's parliament asks Putin to recognise breakaway east Ukrainian regions

Russia's lower house of parliament voted on Tuesday to ask President Vladimir Putin to recognise two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent and the European Union told Moscow not to follow through.

The Independent UK

Germany’s Olaf Scholz heads to Moscow as diplomacy ramps up over Ukraine crisis

Scholz will say the West is prepared to discuss Russia’s security concerns while also warning of sanctions

Evening Standard

UK ambassador in Kiev Melinda Simmons issues ‘red’ warning to Britons to leave

The UK ambassador in Kiev has issued British nationals in Ukraine a “red” warning and told them to leave immediately

Reuters

Ukraine hit by cyber attack as U.S. questions Russian troop pullback

Kyiv appeared to blame Russia for a cyber attack on Tuesday as U.S. President Joe Biden warned that more than 150,000 Russian troops were still amassed near Ukraine's borders after Moscow's announcement of a partial pullback was met with scepticism.

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Daily Mirror

Russian invasion of Ukraine set for '3am today' with missiles and tank attack

Intelligence sources state Russia's invasion of Ukraine will begin on Wednesday afternoon with Europe on the brink of war despite Vladimir Putin pulling back some of his country's forces

The Independent UK

Hopes for diplomatic end to Ukraine crisis as Johnson chairs emergency meeting

The Prime Minister will lead a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee as Liz Truss warned a Russian invasion of Ukraine could still be imminent.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson warns threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine remains but hopes for ‘diplomatic opening’ – as it happened

Prime minister says ‘intelligence is not encouraging’ and reveals Russian field hospitals in Belarus appear to be part of invasion preparations

Daily Mirror

Russia pulls back forces from Ukraine border in move that could reduce tensions

Video shows what is believed to be Russian tanks returning back to base following drills as the Kremlin appears to be pulling troops back from the Ukraine border

The Independent UK

Why would Russia invade Ukraine?

Diplomatic efforts to resolve regional tensions ongoing but military forces in place in the event that conflict should erupt

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine President Calls for ‘Day of Unity’ for Feb. 16, Day Some Believe Russia Could Invade

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday called on the country's people to fly flags and sing the national anthem in unison on Feb. 16, a date that some Western media say Russian could invade. Ukrainian government officials stressed that Zelenskiy was not predicting an attack on Wednesday, but responding skeptically…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brazil Reaffirms Ties with Ukraine, as Bolsonaro Jets to Russia

Brazil publicly reaffirmed its diplomatic ties with Kyiv on Monday as far-right President Jair Bolsonaro set off on an official visit to Russia amid soaring tensions between Moscow and the West over Ukraine.

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