Why is Russia threatening to invade Ukraine? UK warns Vladimir Putin ‘bent on full-scale invasion’ of western neighbour The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022
Ukraine's economy is another victim of Russia's 'hybrid war' The threat of war has shredded Ukraine's economy, and many Ukrainians are asking why they are the ones suffering instead of Russia The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022
Ukrainians ready for resistance: ‘The whole country will be fighting back’ Army less well equipped than Russia’s but can call upon half a million combat-experienced veterans The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022
These satellite images show Russia has Ukraine surrounded These satellite images show Ukraine surrounded on its north, east and southern borders by Russian troops, equipment and aircraft. ABC News · Feb 23, 2022
How Ukraine’s president felt about Biden's Russia sanctions speech A source close to the Ukrainian president branded the sanctions Biden announced Tuesday "a powerful first step." Axios · Feb 23, 2022
Latest Ukraine updates: Ukraine imposes state of emergency Latest Ukraine news from February 23: Ukraine’s parliament has voted to approve a state of emergency. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2022
Ukraine crisis: Ukraine declares state of emergency, calls on citizens in Russia to come home Ukraine declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and told its citizens in Russia to immediately come home, while Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy and the West responded with further sanctions, in the latest ominous signs of an all-out Russian military onslaught. Read about the day’s events as they… France 24 · Feb 22, 2022
US embassy in Kiev trolls Moscow with series of pictures suggesting Ukraine developed far earlier than Russia Message aimed at irking Russians was questioned on social media The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022
Russia-Ukraine updates: Russia evacuates Kyiv embassy amid conflict fears Russia evacuates its embassy in Kyiv, as fears mount that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be about to order an invasion of Ukraine. ABC News · Feb 22, 2022
Putin backs separatists’ claim to Donbas region of Ukraine Russian president says he recognises the territorial claims of self-declared separatist republics in eastern Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2022
Russia's Lavrov questions Ukraine's right to sovereignty - Ifax Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday questioned whether Ukraine had a right to sovereignty because he said the government in Kyiv did not represent the country's constituent parts, the Interfax news agency reported. Reuters · Feb 22, 2022
‘We’re not afraid of Putin’: defiance on the streets of Kyiv As protesters condemn Russian president, city’s defence chief says it is ready for ‘any situation’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022
‘There is a clear plan of action’: east Ukraine readies for invasion Schools and care homes are poised to be evacuated if the Russian army crosses the border The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022
Radio France Internationale · Feb 22, 2022 Diplomacy with Moscow has failed as cracks appear in Putin's plans Following Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of Ukraine's separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, months of speculation over what Moscow's intentions towards Kyiv have been answered: The 2014 invasion of Ukrainian territory has entered a new phase. But therein Putin's problems lie.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022 Russia approves use of armed forces abroad as US says invasion of Ukraine ‘underway’ In Kiev, the government threatened to break off relations with Russia
Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2022 Donetsk and Luhansk: What you should know about the ‘republics’ Who has followed Russia in recognising the Moscow-backed statelets in Ukraine? And what is life like there?
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022 Ukraine crisis poses dilemma for China but also opportunity Analysis: While Xi and Putin have pledged closer cooperation, there are growing economic ties between Beijing and Kyiv
Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2022 Widow's tears at funeral of Ukrainian army captain killed by Russian forces Captain Anton Sidorov's widow Natalia led the ceremony holding their baby daughter in her arms after her husband was killed amid shelling attacks at the weekend
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022 ‘This is a bumpy long road’: the mood among Moscow residents Many in Russia’s capital are worried about the political and economic consequences of the Ukraine crisis
Reuters · Feb 22, 2022 Factbox-Ukraine Crisis - Where will Putin stop? Now that Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of separatist enclaves in eastern Ukraine and ordered in "peacekeeping" troops, the big question is: where will he stop?
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022 Ukraine Tensions Coverage Advisory With Russia formally recognizing the independence of two Ukrainian breakaway regions on Monday and West poised to impose further sanctions on Moscow, here's a look at stories we have moved so far from our crews in Moscow, Kyiv, eastern Ukraine and beyond:
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022 Is Russia invading Ukraine and what will happen next? Putin has sent soldiers on a ‘peacekeeping mission’ but is likely to threaten Ukraine with a broader war
Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2022 Is war more likely after Russia recognised Donetsk and Luhansk? And what could happen next?
Wales Online · Feb 22, 2022 Why is Russia invading Ukraine? What does it want? Key questions answered Why does Russia want war? Is Ukraine really 'not a true country'? What does Vladimir Putin want war? What is the history of conflict in Crimea and Ukraine - and what will happen next?