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Luhansk and Donetsk regions recognised as as independent states by Russia – as it happened

Russian president has recognised Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states: Zelenskiy says ‘we are not afraid’. Follow the latest updates

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022

Macron and Putin agree to push for ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, as US warns of imminent Russian invasion

Boris Johnson hailed Putin’s commitments to French president as a ‘welcome sign’, No 10 says

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

Ukraine rebels say two civilians killed in shelling by government forces - RIA

Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine said on Monday two civilians were killed in shelling by the Kyiv government forces, Russia's RIA news agency reported.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2022

A Ukrainian reservist learns fighting skills she hopes never to use

Alisa, a 38-year-old Ukrainian with an office job in the capital, had always enjoyed sport shooting and joined a local territorial defence unit more than a year ago to acquire combat skills.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2022

Kamala Harris departs Europe as Ukraine tension accelerates, Russia extends troop exercises

MUNICH, Germany — Vice President Kamala Harris concluded a trip to Munich on Sunday aimed at shoring up alliances amid a barrage of shelling in eastern Ukraine and other signs that diplomatic efforts to forestall the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II were failing.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2022

As Ukraine tension accelerates and Kamala Harris departs Europe, Russia extends troop exercises

MUNICH, Germany — With tens of thousands of Russian troops canceling withdrawal plans near Ukraine’s northern frontier, and as tensions intensified in the country’s eastern Donbas region, Western and Russian leaders continued to engage in a high-stakes dance Sunday mixing equal parts diplomatic bickering and military puffery — but with…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2022

U.S. defends decision to wait on Russia sanctions despite Zelenskiy plea

The Biden administration on Sunday refused to unleash sanctions on Russia ahead of a widely anticipated Russian invasion of Ukraine despite mounting criticism from Kyiv and domestic rivals.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2022

Russia launches ‘Operation Z’ as tanks and trucks marked with symbol head to Ukrainian border

The entourage of military transport travelled towards Ukaraine's border giving another signal of imminent war with a 'Z' marked on all the military and supply vehicles

Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2022

Biden, Putin agree to summit, France says, after US officials warn of imminent Ukraine invasion

An estimated 30,000 Russian troops are in Belarus, north of Ukraine, as the US embassy in Moscow warns shopping centres and train stations in Moscow and St Petersburg have been threatened with attacks.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2022

Russian troops will remain indefinitely, says Belarus, as fears rise of Ukraine invasion

Defence minister says soldiers will stay after end of joint exercises due to ‘escalation of situation’ in DonbasUkraine crisis – live updates

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2022