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Putin Mulls Recognizing Separatist Eastern Ukrainian Regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he will decide later Monday whether to recognize the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, a move that would ratchet up tensions with the West amid fears that Moscow could launch an invasion of Ukraine imminently. At the carefully orchestrated, pre-recorded meeting of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin weighs recognition of 2 Ukrainian enclaves as independent states

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin called together his top security officials Monday to discuss whether to recognize the independence of two eastern Ukrainian enclaves under the control of Russian-backed separatists — a move that would further inflame tensions already close to a breaking point.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine on brink of war as Vladimir Putin says talks at 'dead end'

An estimated 190,000 Russian troops have amassed on the border with Ukraine as fears mount an invasion is imminent

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Factbox-How separatist-held regions of eastern Ukraine have grown closer to Russia

Moscow has cultivated close ties with pro-Russian separatists controlling swathes of the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine but denies being a party to their nearly eight-year war with Ukrainian government forces.

Reuters

Pakistani prime minister to fly to Moscow to meet Putin this week

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan will fly to Moscow this week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, Islamabad confirmed on Monday - the first such trip by a Pakistani leader in two decades.

Reuters

Russia's Medvedev says Moscow may have to recognise two breakaway regions in east Ukraine

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev on Monday said Moscow may have to recognise the independence of two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine if the situation there does not improve, something he considers unlikely.

Reuters

UK diplomacy offers nothing to resolve Ukraine crisis, Russian ambassador claims

Moscow’s ambassador Andrei Kelin criticised Liz Truss and claimed France and Germany were doing more to resolve the crisis.

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With all eyes on Ukraine, Putin to send his envoy to Balkans

With all eyes on a possible Russia invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending his top security envoy to the Balkans where Moscow has been trying to maintain influence mainly through its ally Serbia

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Ukraine crisis tests China-Russia partnership

Russia’s military buildup along its border with Ukraine is testing the possibility of a Moscow-Beijing axis lining up against the U.S. and its allies

The Independent UK

Lithuania demands additional EU sanctions on Belarus for hosting Russian troops

The EU must impose additional sanctions on Belarus for hosting Russian troops amid the latest tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said on Monday, suggesting such measures could target oil and potash exports.

Reuters

Putin orders Russian troops to Ukraine after recognising breakaway regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine after recognising them as independent on Monday, accelerating a crisis the West fears could unleash a major war.

Reuters

‘Premature’ to talk of specific plan for a Putin-Biden summit on Ukraine, says Kremlin

Putin spokesperson says no concrete plans for leaders to meet following diplomatic efforts by France

The Guardian - UK

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Vladimir Putin is vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to the military alliance

The Independent UK

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine explained

Western powers continuing to seek diplomatic solutions while ramping up preparations for a possible invasion by Vladimir Putin

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France 24

As it happened: US to impose sanctions on breakaway Ukraine regions following Russian recognition

US President Joe Biden will soon move to prohibit US investment and trade with the self-declared republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, the White House said Monday, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he would recognise the separatist areas as independent nations. Read about the day's events…

Bangkok Post

Kremlin: Putin and Biden could meet or talk but no firm plans yet

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden could set up a call or meeting any time but there were no concrete plans yet for a summit.

The Independent UK

Biden-Putin meeting discussed as Ukraine war fears loom

The U.S. and Russian presidents have tentatively agreed to meet in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to stave off Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

Reuters

EU warns of sanctions if Russia recognises Ukraine breakaway regions

The European Union joined calls on Monday for Russia not to annex or recognise breakaway Ukrainian regions, threatening to impose sanctions should Moscow do so.

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Radio France Internationale

Putin, Biden agree 'in principle' to Macron-brokered Ukraine summit

US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have accepted in principle to hold a summit, so long as Moscow does not invade Ukraine, the French presidency announced Monday following a frantic round of diplomacy.

Al Jazeera

Putin orders Russian forces to Ukraine rebel regions

Ukriane-Russia crisis news from February 21: Russian president says troops to ‘maintain peace’ in Donetsk and Luhansk.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin, Biden Agree in Principle to Summit as Ukraine Tensions Soar

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to a summit -- to be held only if Moscow does not invade Ukraine, France announced Monday following a frantic new round of diplomacy to avert an all-out war. Both leaders have said yes in principle to the…

The Guardian - AU

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

Bangkok Post

Putin, Biden agree in principle to summit on Ukraine

PARIS: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to a summit, to be held only if Moscow does not invade Ukraine, France announced Monday following a frantic new round of diplomacy to avert a war.

Los Angeles Times

As Ukraine tension grows, diplomacy stalls and Russian troops are massed at border

KHARKIV, Ukraine — With tens of thousands of Russian troops massed 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 little sign…

Tribune News Service

US warns that Russia may target multiple cities in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The U.S. has told allies that any Russian invasion of Ukraine would potentially see it target multiple cities beyond the capital Kyiv, according to three people familiar with the matter.

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