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Ukraine crisis: What are the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics?

Pro-Russian separatist regions declared independence from Kiev in 2014

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Which airlines are cancelling flights to Ukraine?

Ten carriers axe services as minister insists air corridor is safe

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

‘We’re stranded in a warzone’, say scared Britons in Ukraine

‘Kiev is a very dangerous place. I do not want to be caught there when bombs start dropping’

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2022

This Afghan family escaped the Taliban only to get stuck in Ukraine, with nowhere to go if Russia invades

In the rush to escape Afghanistan after the Taliban took control last year, Jawed's family boarded a Ukrainian military plane, expecting to move on to Canada. Six months later, they are still stuck in Kyiv, in fear of a Russian invasion.

ABC News · 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

Russia Systematically Trying to Stage ‘False Flag’ Attack, Warns Ukraine Ambassador to UK

Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, warned that Russia has been systematically trying to stage a false flag attack against Ukraine. The former Minister of Foreign affairs added, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, that his country is surrounded by Russian troops on five different fronts, and that Moscow…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2022

EXPLAINER: Russia-backed rebels a thorn in Ukraine's side

Amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, tensions have spiked in the country’s east, where Ukrainian forces are locked in a long conflict with Russia-backed separatists

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine on ‘peacekeeping duties’

Russian deployment follows decision to recognise territories in south-east will be viewed in Ukraine and by other western allies as an occupation

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2022

Ukraine crisis: What are the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics?

Pro-Russian separatist regions declared independence from Kiev in 2014

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

As tensions escalate, Ukraine updates India on developments

Separatists’ accusation not true, says Kiev

The Hindu · Feb 21, 2022