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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

The Guardian - UK

Putin tells Erdogan U.S., NATO tried to ignore Russia's security demands - IFX

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday expressed his disappointment to Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan at what he said were attempts by the U.S. and NATO to ignore Russia's legitimate security demands, Interfax cited the Kremlin as saying.

Reuters

Putin's antagonism toward Ukraine was never just about NATO – it's about creating a new Russian empire

As some Western observers have feared, Russian President Vladimir Putin has just proved that his aggression toward Ukraine was never really about NATO.

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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…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Editorial: Putin wants to undermine Western unity. Here’s why US and NATO cannot let that happen

Every so often Vladimir Putin draws back the shades and gives the West a portal into what he’s thinking. He did so Monday, unspooling a rambling hourlong monologue that served as revisionist red meat for the former Soviet KGB agent’s domestic audience, and a gauntlet on the floor for President…

Chicago Tribune

Turkish Lira Driven to Mid-January Low by Ukraine-Russia Crisis

The Turkish lira weakened as much as 1.5 percent against the dollar on Tuesday, nearing its weakest level this year, after Russia escalated tensions in eastern Ukraine, posing a risk to Turkey's macroeconomic stability. The losses came as Russia's parliament approved treaties with two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, opening…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden, Putin signal bigger confrontation ahead over Ukraine

Russian lawmakers authorized President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country, and President Biden and European leaders responded by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Britain 'sends new air defence missile system to Poland to bolster NATO flank'

The UK is reportedly sending its ultra modern air Sky Sabre missile system to Poland to strengthen NATO's eastern flank against Russia after Vladimir Putin ordered troops into eastern Ukraine

Daily Mirror

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.

ABC News

Making sense of Vladimir Putin

The Russian President could be assessed as misguided, deluded, Machiavellian, hyper-patriotic, or criminal in his recent initiatives. However, displacing him is not likely.

Newsroom.co.nz

Latest Ukraine updates: Ukraine imposes state of emergency

Latest Ukraine news from February 23: Ukraine’s parliament has voted to approve a state of emergency.

Al Jazeera

EXPLAINER: Deciding when to use 'invasion' label in Ukraine.

When Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized troops to cross Ukraine’s border into regions already controlled by Russian-backed separatists, the White House initially stopped short of calling it an invasion

The Independent UK

Ukraine supplemental money bill could be in the offing

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers say they are discussing legislative responses to the Ukraine crisis, including a new funding bill, and some want to see Congress act on them next week.

Tribune News Service

Biden sends troops to Baltics, F-35s to NATO's eastern flank -U.S. official

U.S. President Joe Biden's Tuesday announcement of a redistribution of troops in Europe includes sending 800 infantry soldiers to the Baltic region and up to eight F-35 fighter jets to several operating locations along NATO's eastern flank, a U.S. official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

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France 24

Moldova, then Georgia, now Ukraine: How Russia built ‘bridgeheads into post-Soviet space’

Moscow’s recognition of breakaway Ukrainian territories has prompted comparisons with past Russian operations aimed at countering Western influence and bolstering its strategic depth in the former Soviet bloc.

The Independent UK

Putin weighs his next move after recognizing Ukraine rebels

Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised the stakes in the Ukraine standoff by recognizing the independence of rebel regions in the country’s east

The Hindu

Russian recognition: On Putin’s eastern Ukraine moves

Putin's actions are aimed at wresting from the West guarantees against NATO expansion

Al Jazeera

Putin backs separatists’ claim to Donbas region of Ukraine

Russian president says he recognises the territorial claims of self-declared separatist republics in eastern Ukraine.

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Radio France Internationale

Diplomacy with Moscow has failed as cracks appear in Putin's plans

Following Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of Ukraine's separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, months of speculation over what Moscow's intentions towards Kyiv have been answered: The 2014 invasion of Ukrainian territory has entered a new phase. But therein Putin's problems lie.

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

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan cuts short Africa trip for virtual NATO meeting

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan cancelled a planned trip to Guinea-Bissau and is returning home from Africa early to participate in an online meeting with NATO leaders, his office said on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

NATO's real purpose as Russia moves thousands of troops into Ukraine-held zones

NATO, the longstanding postwar alliance designed to bring stability to Europe, is at the centre of the ongoing tensions surrounding Ukraine and Russia - here's everything you need to know about it

The Guardian - US

Biden says ‘this is the beginning of a Russian invasion’ as he announces sanctions – as it happened

President announces he will enact ‘first tranche’ of sanctions in response to Putin’s recognition of two self-proclaimed republics

Los Angeles Times

Russian troops move into eastern Ukraine, EU says, as fear of war grows

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian troops have moved into eastern Ukraine, rumbling across the border into areas held by pro-Moscow rebels, the European Union’s top diplomat said Tuesday.

Roll Call

Ukraine supplemental money bill could be in the offing - Roll Call

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Russia hawk, and others are calling on Congress to approve an Ukraine aid package as soon as next week.

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