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Russia has invaded Ukraine. Here's what you need to know

Following months of warnings from the US and allies, Russian President Vladimir Putin has finally pulled the trigger on a military invasion in Ukraine. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News

Biden adds sanctions targeting Russia as Ukrainians shift to war footing

WASHINGTON — With Russia poised for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration Wednesday stiffened economic sanctions targeting Moscow, and the Ukrainian president made a televised appeal for peace in a dramatic last-minute effort to avert war in Eastern Europe.

Los Angeles Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin launches invasion of Ukraine, NATO agrees to increase troops in eastern flank

As explosions, artillery fire and air raid sirens are heard in the Ukraine capital Kyiv, NATO has agreed to beef up its land, sea and air forces on its eastern flank near Ukraine and Russia.

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Kremlin says separatists ask Putin to come to aid against Ukraine

Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin for help fighting Ukrainian forces, the Kremlin said, a dramatic step that could open the way for Moscow to deploy troops there.

Tribune News Service

Airlines scramble as Ukraine invasion redraws route map

Airlines scrambled to adapt to conflict in Europe on Thursday as Ukraine closed its airspace, fuel prices soared and carriers were urged to "exercise caution" deep inside Russia hours after Moscow's military invaded Ukraine.

Reuters

Johnson to discuss Ukraine crisis with Biden and G7 as Russian threat grows

The leaders will participate in virtual talks after Moscow further raised fears it will mount a full-scale invasion.

The Independent UK

Ukraine crisis: Separatists ask for Kremlin’s help as satellite images show new Russian deployments

US defence official warns Moscow’s forces are ‘as ready as they can be’ for an invasion

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EU imposes sanctions on Russian ministers of defense, economy

The European Union said on Wednesday it had imposed sanctions on a number of senior Russian officials, including Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov, after Moscow recognized the independence of two separatist enclaves in Ukraine.

Reuters

Countries speak out at the UN: 'Ukraine, you're not alone'

Dozens of countries have taken the floor at the United Nations to deplore Russia’s actions toward Ukraine and make eleventh hour pleas for diplomacy as fears of a new war in Europe grow

The Independent UK

Ukraine under full-scale Russian attack, West retaliates with sanctions

Ukrainian forces fought pitched battles against Russian invaders on three sides on Thursday after Moscow mounted a multi-pronged assault by land, sea and air, killing dozens of people, according to local authorities and prompting tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. The US and its allies have slapped…

France 24

U.S. says China and Russia seek 'profoundly illiberal' world order

The United States on Wednesday accused China and Russia of working together to create a new 'profoundly illiberal' world order of which Moscow's actions towards Ukraine were just a part.

Reuters

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes

Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.

Al Jazeera

Morrison condemns Moscow’s ‘brutal’ attack on neighbour – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine as a Matryoshka doll set of crises

Multiple crises unfolding as one, they reveal the need to fit in ethnic and other minorities, rights and social cohesion

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Los Angeles Times

Biden adds Nord Stream 2 sanctions in response to Russia’s Ukraine invasion

WASHINGTON — As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration Wednesday added to its economic sanctions package targeting Moscow by allowing previously blocked sanctions to take effect against the company behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, according to three individuals familiar with the matter.

ABC News

Ukraine's President warns of 'new iron curtain' as Russia takes Chernobyl site — As it happened

Ukraine's President warns Europe that Russia will not stop with an invasion of his country.

Al Jazeera

As Russia-Ukraine crisis ramps up, Biden faces sanctions dilemma

US policymakers appear united on need to oppose Russian invasion, but disagreements emerge on pace of sanctions.

The Independent UK

Russia state TV paints Moscow as savior of eastern Ukraine

As the West sounds the alarm about the Kremlin ordering troops into eastern Ukraine and decries an invasion, Russian state media paints a completely different picture

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The Guardian - UK

Understanding Putin’s narrative about Ukraine is the master key to this crisis

His bulwark against Nato is to create a ‘frozen conflict’, like those in Georgia and Moldova, says former Moscow correspondent for the Guardian Jonathan Steele

Al Jazeera

Ukraine crisis: What does Belarus have to gain, and lose?

Lukashenko could benefit politically by siding with Putin, but observers warn the friendship could backfire.

Axios

Cyberattack hits Ukrainian government and banks

The U.S. has warned that it believes Moscow has been behind recent cyberattacks against Ukraine.

France 24

Ukraine crisis: A low-cost disinformation campaign aids Putin’s playbook

While Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent this week, pro-Russia online disinformation campaigners unleashed numerous images and videos depicting Ukraine as the aggressor. Their often crude efforts were promptly dismantled by experts and fact-checkers. But for Moscow, quantity overrides quality concerns.

Reuters

U.S. slaps sanctions on company building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the company in charge of building Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, expanding penalties on Moscow after it recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

Liverpool Echo

Jean-Philippe Gbamin reveals Everton player he consulted prior to CSKA Moscow move

Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin recently joined Russia side CSKA Moscow on loan until the end of the season

Reuters

EU leaders to discuss Ukraine crisis at special summit on Thursday

EU leaders will meet for a special summit in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the bloc's further response to Moscow after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine.

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