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Russian military will only enter Ukraine's Donbass if separatists ask - official

Andrey Turchak, a senior member of Russia's ruling party, said on Wednesday that the Russian military would only enter two breakaway regions in Ukraine recognised by Moscow as independent states if it was asked to do so by separatist leaders there.

Reuters

Russia isolating itself with its actions, German foreign minister says

The international community will not accept Russia's breach of international law and Moscow is isolating itself with its latest actions in Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Pakistan PM flies to Moscow to advance pipeline project

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan left for Moscow on Wednesday to push for the construction of a long-delayed, multi-billion-dollar gas pipeline to be built in collaboration with Russian companies, an official said.

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Ukraine Declares State of Emergency, Summons Citizens Home from Russia

Ukraine declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and told its citizens in Russia to flee, while Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy in the latest ominous signs for Ukrainians who fear an all-out Russian military onslaught. Shelling intensified at the line of contact in eastern Ukraine, where Russian President…

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Turkey's Erdogan says cannot abandon ties with Russia or Ukraine - media

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could not abandon its ties with Russia or Ukraine, and he criticised Western diplomatic efforts with Moscow as achieving little, broadcaster NTV and others cited him as saying on Wednesday.

Reuters

French finance minister downplays impact of Ukraine crisis on economy, energy

The impact of the Ukraine crisis and sanctions against Moscow will only have a minor effect on the French economy, says Bruno Le Maire.

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Trudy Rubin: Why Putin's Ukraine aggression will change the world — an explainer on how we got here

The world is reacting to Vladimir Putin's new invasion of eastern Ukraine, as Western nations try forestall a wider invasion. I just returned from two weeks in Ukraine and Lithuania, where I spoke to leaders and everyday citizens about the crisis. Here is some background context to help untangle the…

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Europe braces for further strife as Ukraine crisis escalates

Europe braced for further confrontation after tensions over Ukraine escalated dramatically

The Independent UK

Has Ukraine joined Nato? Why Putin is against the country’s membership

Russian leader is vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to the military alliance

The Independent UK

Russian minister dismisses western sanctions after Putin sends troops to eastern Ukraine: ‘We’re used to it’

Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov brushes off prospect of ‘mother of all sanctions’ from the west

The Independent UK

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine explained

UK warns Vladimir Putin’s invasion of eastern Donbas is underway

The Independent UK

Ukraine separatists seek Russian help as U.S. says attack is ready

Separatists in Ukraine asked Moscow to help repel "aggression" on Wednesday and explosions rocked the breakaway eastern city of Donetsk as the United States warned everything is in place for a major attack by Russia on its neighbor.

Reuters

UK warns of more sanctions over Ukraine - but Tories won't return £2m Russia-linked cash

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said Vladimir Putin was 'hell-bent' on invading Ukraine and tougher sanctions were 'in the locker' if Moscow mounts a full-scale assault

Daily Mirror

GECF Concludes Summit in Qatar, Calls for Int’l Dialogue on Energy Security

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) concluded its sixth summit, held under the slogan of 'Natural Gas: Shaping the Energy Future' in Qatar. The 11 gas-producing countries announced they disagree with non-UN economic sanctions against GECF member states. The leaders of the member states or their representatives met in Doha…

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Ukraine crisis: What sanctions have been imposed on Russia?

Western countries, Australia and Japan announced sanctions on Russian banks, oligarchs and other wealthy individuals.

Radio France Internationale

Russia hit by barrage of sanctions as France, US foreign ministers cancel Lavrov meeting

Western nations and Japan have started implementing sanctions against Russia following President Vladimir Putin's deployment of troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. Diplomatic overtures have been suspended and the Nordstream 2 pipeline halted as sanctions could be expanded further if Moscow launches an all-out invasion.

Bangkok Post

Russia's interests 'non-negotiable', Trump hails 'genius' Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the country's interests were non-negotiable, as Moscow massed more than 150,000 troops on the borders with Ukraine and the West punished Russia with new sanctions.

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‘Shared resentments’ but Russia ties could be ‘awkward’ for China

Russia and China’s leaders have met more than 30 times since 2013, but the Ukraine crisis will test the relationship.

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The Independent UK

'Thugs and bullies': Nations sanction Russia over Ukraine

World leaders are backing up their condemnation of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine with action, announcing financial sanctions, banning trade with Ukrainian separatist regions and halting Russian bond distribution

Daily Mirror

Ukraine soldier dies and 6 others injured after heavy shelling by Moscow-backed rebels

The Ukrainian military announced a soldier had died and six others were injured in a heavy shelling attack by pro-Russian separatists as Vladimir Putin called for the world to recognise Donetsk and Luhansk as independent

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Washington Targets Russian Debt in Sanctions Sweep

The US government broadened restrictions on trading of Russian government debt on Tuesday in a bid to punish Moscow for ratcheting up its conflict with Ukraine, a move that analysts said might have a moderate impact near-term but could be a step toward harsher measures. The US Treasury said it…

Bangkok Post

West unveils sanctions, more if Russia launches full-scale Ukraine invasion

WASHINGTON: Western nations and Japan have punished Russia with new sanctions for ordering troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine and threatened to go further if Moscow launched an all-out invasion of its neighbour.

The Guardian - AU

‘Grab him by the roubles’: How the papers covered the threat of war in Ukraine

Prospect of full-blown invasion dominates the front pages, along with doubts as to the effectiveness of first tranche of sanctions on Moscow

The Independent UK

Ukraine news – live: Truss insists UK sanctions will ‘inflict pain’ as Putin claims Russia ‘open’ to diplomacy

Moscow is ‘hell-bent’ on invading, says UK foreign secretary

ABC News

These satellite images show Russia has Ukraine surrounded

These satellite images show Ukraine surrounded on its north, east and southern borders by Russian troops, equipment and aircraft.

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