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 · Feb 15, 2022
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 · Feb 15, 2022
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 · Feb 15, 2022
‘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. France 24 · Feb 15, 2022
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 · Feb 15, 2022
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 · Feb 15, 2022
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 · Feb 15, 2022
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 · Feb 15, 2022
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 · Feb 15, 2022
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 · Feb 15, 2022
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 Wales Online · Feb 15, 2022
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. Reuters · Feb 15, 2022
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 The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
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 Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2022
Reuters · Feb 15, 2022 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.
Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022 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 · Feb 15, 2022 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 · Feb 15, 2022 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 · Feb 15, 2022 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 · Feb 15, 2022 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 · Feb 15, 2022 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 · Feb 15, 2022 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.
France 24 · Feb 15, 2022 Ex-German chancellor Schroeder’s Russia ties cast a shadow over Scholz's trip to Moscow German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday at an awkward time for the leader of a Western nation still dependent on Russian gas. The new chancellor’s position is not helped by an old chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, whose lucrative business dealings with Russia are…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022 German Chancellor to Meet Putin as Ukraine's Fate in the Balance German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was due in Moscow Tuesday in search of a diplomatic solution to avoid a war in Ukraine as the West and Russia signaled tentative hopes of an easing in the tense standoff. His talks with Vladimir Putin are the latest in an intense diplomatic scramble to…
Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2022 Latest Ukraine updates: Renewed calls for de-escalation Ukraine-Russia crisis news from February 15: Putin says Russia ready for talks on confidence-building measures.