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EXPLAINER: Ukraine not joining NATO so why does Putin worry?

At the core of the Ukraine crisis is a puzzle: Why would Russian President Vladimir Putin push Europe to the brink of war to demand the West not do something that it has no intention of doing anyway

The Independent UK

Russian Forces Shadow NATO Ships In Mediterranean As Prospect Of War Looms

Diplomatic efforts to avert armed conflict gain momentum with Turkish, German, French leaders more involved.

Zenger

Russia wins China’s backing in NATO showdown over Ukraine

Beijing agrees with Moscow that US-led NATO military alliance should not admit new members.

Al Jazeera

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U.S. soldiers expected to land in Poland on Saturday -defence sources

The first main U.S. forces are expected to arrive in Poland on Saturday, defence sources told Reuters on Friday, in order to reinforce NATO's eastern flank as the West and Russia wrangle over Russia's military presence near the Ukrainian border.

Reuters

Giant snowflake lights up a stripped-back Winter Olympics opening ceremony

A giant snowflake has been lit to signal the official start of the Winter Olympics in Beijing during a stripped-back opening ceremony which had been

The New Daily

Macron Hopes for Rewards but Faces Risks in Moscow Trip to See Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday hoping to ensure Europe gets a say in broader US-Russian negotiations over Ukraine, but risks embarrassment if he returns empty-handed. France, Russia and Ukraine have had numerous phone conversations over the past 10 days…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘NATO will not get involved militarily in Ukraine’, says alliance’s deputy chief

With concern still high over a potential war between Russia and Ukraine, NATO's deputy secretary general spoke to FRANCE 24. Mircea Geoana told our Europe editor Catherine Nicholson: "NATO will not get involved militarily in Ukraine – we support Ukraine in many other ways, individual allies support Ukraine. And in…

France 24

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First U.S. reinforcement troops for Europe arrive in Germany

The first U.S. troops reinforcing NATO allies in Eastern Europe and Germany amid a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border have arrived in Germany, the U.S. military's European Command said on Friday.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine crisis: how is India affected? | Worldview with Suhasini Haidar

Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar takes a closer look at Russia-NATO tensions over Ukraine, and what it could mean for India

The Hindu

Poland receives US army equipment in effort to bolster eastern flank against Russia

WARSAW - U.S. military equipment has begun to arrive in Poland, the Polish defence ministry said on Friday, to reinforce NATO's eastern flank as the West and Russia wrangle over Russia's military presence near the Ukrainian border.

Reuters

Moscow TV warns of 'imminent offensive' by Ukraine amid fake war pretext claims

It comes as Russia continues to pour troops and heavy military equipment into areas on the border with Ukraine as tensions simmer in the region

Daily Mirror

Xi backs Putin on NATO demands as leaders meet in Beijing

"Friendship between the two states has no limits."

Axios

Stoltenberg to become Norway's next central bank governor

Norway’s next central bank governor will be NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg

The Independent UK

NATO chief Stoltenberg named to head Norway central bank despite opposition

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will become Norway's new central bank chief, the government said on Friday, despite opposition worries that the appointment of the former prime minister could weaken Norges Bank's independence.

Reuters

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Editorial: Hawley posts a fist-pump to ignorance with his position on Ukraine

Something serious appears to have prompted Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., to label a fellow Republican, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, a “con artist” and “one of the worst human beings.” Perhaps it was Hawley’s public questioning of the need to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion. Maybe it was when Hawley…

Tribune News Service

Martin Schram: Re-purposing Putin’s off-ramp

Wars and military escalations breed clichés that are exclusive, yet elusive.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine latest updates: US troops arrive in Germany

Ukraine news from February 4: Troops deployed to reinforce Washington’s NATO allies arrive in Wiesbaden, US army says.

France 24

France's Macron to meet Putin and Zelensky in separate talks next week

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on February 7 and the leader of Ukraine the next day to discuss the standoff between the two countries, hoping to ensure Europe gets a say in broader US-Russian negotiations over Ukraine.

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Reuters

Macron hopes for rewards but faces risks in Moscow trip to see Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday hoping to ensure Europe gets a say in broader U.S.-Russian negotiations over Ukraine, but risks embarrassment if he returns empty-handed.

The Independent UK

A hopeful sign? Despite Russian warning, Ukraine talks go on

When the U.S. and NATO rejected the Kremlin’s security demands over Ukraine last week, fears of an imminent Russian attack against its neighbor soared

Al Jazeera

Ukraine crisis: US accuses Russia of planning ‘false flag’ attack

Amid ongoing tensions, Moscow rejects Washington’s accusation it is fabricating a ‘pretext’ to invade Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan offers Ukraine-Russia peace summit to defuse crisis

Turkish president reaffirms at a meeting with Zelenskyy his offer to host a peace summit with Putin.

The Independent UK

US gives military helicopters to Croatia, Russia arms Serbs

The United States has delivered two Black Hawk helicopters to Croatia, which is engaged in a mini arms race with neighboring Russian ally Serbia amid simmering tensions in the post-war Balkan region

Roll Call

Congress should pass defense budget to deter Putin, senators say - Roll Call

A bipartisan group of senators pressed to pass a defense funding bill and said it would help deter Russian aggression.

Reuters

Factbox-NATO troops and possible reinforcements in Eastern Europe, Baltics

The United States has announced plans to send nearly 3,000 extra troops to Poland and Romania to shield NATO allies in Eastern Europe from a potential spillover of the crisis over the massing of Russian troops near Ukraine.

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