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Russia, US fail to resolve differences in talks to avoid Moscow invasion of Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The top diplomats from Russia and the United States held “frank” talks Friday but failed to resolve deep differences over Ukraine, as the U.S. races to avert what it believes could be a new war in Europe.

Los Angeles Times

Blinken Talks with Lavrov About Iran

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he discussed Iran on Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, warning there was only a brief window to bring talks to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to a successful conclusion. Blinken told reporters the deal was an example of how Moscow…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US and Russia try to lower temperature as Ukraine tensions simmer

Top diplomats say they are open to further dialogue after talks yield no sign of breakthroughs.

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Polish PM calls for united European stance on Ukraine

Poland's prime minister on Friday called on European leaders to take a tough, united stance towards Russia amid fears that Moscow could be readying an invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Woman, 21, could be jailed after posing in lingerie with church in background

Angelina Kuznetsova, 21, promoted a hotel on her social media - but it led to a flood of complaints after a prominent place of worship in Yekaterinburg, Russia, was visible in the background

Daily Mirror

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Vladimir Putin vehemently opposed to neighbour signing up to military alliance

The Independent UK

Blinken vows swift and severe response if Russia attacks Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said after talks with Russia's foreign minister on Friday that Moscow would face a "swift, severe and a united response" if it invades Ukraine.

Reuters

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Ukraine says Russia recruiting mercenaries, sending arms to east

Kyiv says Russia is surging support to pro-Moscow groups in separatist regions as top US, Russian diplomats meet.

Al Jazeera

US ‘considering evacuating diplomats’ families’ from Ukraine amid growing fears of Russian invasion

The US is considering evacuating family members of diplomats stationed in Ukraine amid fears of a Russian invasion, according to reports.

Evening Standard

Ukraine: US and Russia hold ‘constructive’ talks in Geneva but war fears remain

Biden warns Moscow will ‘pay a heavy price’ if it invades Ukraine, while Russia says it is ‘not afraid’ of the US

The Independent UK

Ukraine crisis explained: World War 3 fears as Russia deploys troops to border

The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has been being stoked by Russia for nearly a decade now as Russia has over 100,000 troops amassed at the border

Daily Mirror

What next for Iran and Russia ties after Raisi-Putin meeting?

Tehran’s relations with Moscow to be bolstered, regardless of the fate of the nuclear deal, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Is There a Link Between Syria and Ukraine?

Geneva is hosting two meetings on Friday. The first between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to discuss Ukraine, and the second between UN Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen and US Official Ethan Goldrich to review the Syrian situation and propose a “step for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Latest Ukraine updates: Russia, US voice hope for diplomacy

Ukraine tensions news from January 21: Lavrov and Blinken conclude Geneva talks aimed at defusing tensions.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Moscow would face severe response to invasion, warns Blinken as talks end

Washington agrees to provide written response to Russia over its demand that Ukraine will never join Nato

The Independent UK

Top US, Russia diplomats as Ukraine future teeters on brink

The top diplomats of Russia and the United States are holding crucial talks as Western powers strive to use diplomacy to avert a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine amid Moscow’s demands for concessions from NATO over its relationship with the former Soviet republic

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Can US sanctions sway Putin’s thinking?

More aggressive moves from Washington could backfire on Europe, which depends on Russian energy.

Asharq Al-Awsat

West Warns Russia against 'Any' Ukraine Incursion

The United States and its allies have warned Moscow Thursday of grave consequences if "any" of the tens of thousands of troops massed on the border were to cross the border into Ukraine. Following talks in Berlin with Germany, France and Britain, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken underlined that…

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China, Russia Block US Push for UN Sanctions on N.Koreans

China and Russia on Thursday blocked a US push to impose United Nations sanctions on five North Koreans in response to recent missile launches by Pyongyang, diplomats told AFP. China's block came before a new closed-door Security Council meeting on North Korea, also requested by Washington, and was followed by…

Reuters

U.S. and Russia agree to keep talking after meeting on Ukraine

The top U.S. and Russian diplomats made no major breakthrough at talks on Ukraine on Friday but agreed to keep talking to try to resolve a crisis that has stoked fears of a military conflict.

Los Angeles Times

Biden’s ‘minor incursion’ comment roils diplomatic efforts to halt Russian invasion of Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The White House on Thursday sought to clarify remarks by President Biden about the consequences of a “minor incursion” by Russia into Ukraine that appeared to undermine weeks of intense U.S.-led diplomacy aimed at stopping an invasion of the former Soviet republic.

Zenger

VIDEO: Russia Says ‘Peacekeeping’ Troops Have Left Kazakhstan

Moscow says all troops and weapons are now back in Russia.

France 24

Is the Ukrainian military really a David against the Russian Goliath?

As tensions rise ahead of Friday’s crunch talks between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over the Ukraine crisis, memories of the Russian army swiftly overpowering the Ukrainian military during the 2014 Crimean annexation have resurfaced. But Ukraine has significantly improved its defence capabilities…

Reuters

Russia, Ukraine warm to Turkey helping ease tensions -Turkish sources

Both Russia and Ukraine are open to the idea of Turkey playing a role to ease tensions between the two countries, as proposed by Ankara in November, Turkish diplomatic sources said on Thursday.

Al Jazeera

US sanctions four Ukrainians accused of working for Russia

Biden administration targets Ukrainian nationals, including two lawmakers, it accuses of working to destabilise country.

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