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U.S. moving Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv amid Russian buildup

The United States is relocating its Ukraine embassy operations from the capital Kyiv to the western city of Lviv, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, citing a "dramatic acceleration in the buildup of Russian forces."

Reuters

Russian Mercenaries with Spy Links Increasing Presence in Ukraine

Russian mercenaries with ties to Moscow's spies have increased their presence in Ukraine in recent weeks, stoking fears among some NATO members that Russia could try to engineer a pretext for an invasion, three senior Western security sources said. They said their concerns had strengthened in recent weeks that a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia open to diplomacy as Ukraine says it is ready to make concessions

Russia’s foreign minister tells Putin ‘our possibilities are far from exhausted’ amid warnings of imminent war

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Putin in principle approves Russia's reply to West on security guarantees -RIA

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved, in principle, the Foreign Ministry's responses to the West on security guarantees that Moscow is seeking, the RIA news agency cited the Kremlin as saying on Monday.

Reuters

Still a chance to find agreement with the West on security issues, Russia says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told President Vladimir Putin on Monday that there was still a "chance" to agree on a security stance with the West in what appeared to be a possible backtrack amid an impasse over Ukraine. Follow Monday's events as they happened below.

France 24

Russia's Lavrov proposes Russia continue diplomatic work in European security push

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday suggested to President Vladimir Putin that Moscow continue along the diplomatic path in its efforts to extract security guarantees from the West, as tensions soar over Ukraine.

Reuters

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EU preparing but not clear if Russia decided to invade Ukraine - official

The European Union is preparing varied responses depending on what Russia might do to further destabilise Ukraine, an official said on Monday, stressing the bloc does not know whether and what Moscow decided to do, or was just bluffing.

Reuters

The west’s focus on imminent invasion in Ukraine may backfire – and bolster Putin

The US risks embarrassing itself and its intelligence if Russia chooses an option other than invasion, says Chatham House’s Keir Giles

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson says Ukraine crisis 'dangerous' and urges Putin to step back from 'edge of precipice'

Boris Johnson has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stand down as he underlined 'the evidence is clear' that Moscow was planning an invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia Ready to Fire if Foreign Subs and Ships Intrude

A senior Russian military official said on Monday that Russia was ready to open fire on foreign ships and submarines that illegally enter its territorial waters, the Interfax news agency reported. Any such decision would, however, be taken only at the "highest level", Stanislav Gadzhimagomedov, deputy head of the main…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

Reuters

Ukraine calls for meeting with Russia, other nations within 48 hours on border troop buildup

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Sunday called on Russia to hold a meeting within the next 48 hours to discuss Moscow's military buildup along its borders.

Dynamite News

German Leader in Ukraine as Fears of Russian Invasion Grow

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine on Monday, part of a flurry of Western diplomacy aimed at heading off a feared Russian invasion that some warn could be just days away. Scholz plans to continue on to Moscow, where he will try to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to back…

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The Independent UK

Johnson to engage in diplomatic push as Ukraine crisis reaches critical juncture

Downing Street fears Russia could be planning an invasion of Ukraine at any moment.

The Guardian - US

Incursion could start at ‘any time’, White House warns – as it happened

US relocating remaining embassy staff to Lviv, Antony Blinken confirms

The Independent UK

What is happening with Russia and Ukraine? The crisis explained

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

The Independent UK

German chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Ukraine and Russia as fears rise of imminent invasion

Hopes are low for a breakthrough in diplomacy as the United States warns of an invasion ‘any day now’

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The Independent UK

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

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

The Independent UK

German leader in Ukraine as fears of Russian invasion grow

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss warns Russia could launch Ukraine invasion ‘almost immediately’ – as it happened

Russia could launch invasion of Ukraine ‘almost immediately’, foreign secretary warns a Cobra meeting, after PM tells Putin to step back from precipice

Tribune News Service

Don’t nurse that Moscow mule — it could be a health hazard

HELENA, Mont. — The popular cocktail known as the Moscow mule supposedly gets some of its flavor from the frosty copper mug it’s served in — the shiny metal oxidizes slightly and enhances the drink’s aroma and effervescence.

Radio France Internationale

German leader heads to Ukraine in bid to defuse 'critical' Russian invasion threat

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected in Kyiv on Monday before moving on to Moscow in his efforts to head off the "critical" threat of a Russian invasion that could spark the worst political crisis in Europe since the Cold War.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: US says Putin increasing military options

Ukraine news from February 14: Pentagon says Putin is adding more military force and capability near Ukraine’s borders.

Reuters

Ukraine could drop NATO bid to avoid war, ambassador tells BBC

Ukraine could drop its bid to join NATO to avoid war with Russia, the BBC quoted the country's ambassador to Britain as saying, in what would amount to a major concession to Moscow in response to the build-up of Russian troops on its borders.

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