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Ukraine and Russia face war. This is what's happening, and why

The US and its allies are warning their citizens to leave Ukraine, saying Russia could possibly invade within days. Russia says it has no intention to invade, but is holding sweeping military drills close to Ukraine's border. Here's a look at what is happening where and why.

ABC News

Russia may invade Ukraine any day, U.S. warns

As diplomatic options for averting war in Ukraine appeared to narrow, the White House said President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin would discuss the crisis by phone on Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

US says Russia could launch invasion of Ukraine within days

WASHINGTON — Warning that Russia “has all the forces it needs” to launch an invasion of Ukraine, a top Biden administration official Friday urged Americans in the country to leave immediately ahead of a war that could start within days.

Los Angeles Times

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US warnings turn more dire about prospect for Russian invasion of Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Russia “has all the forces it needs” to launch an invasion of Ukraine, a top Biden administration official said Friday, warning Americans in the country to leave immediately ahead of a war that could start within days.

Los Angeles Times

Americans should leave Ukraine within 48 hours, White House warns

US NSA Jake Sullivan urges Americans to leave quickly, as Biden coordinates with European allies on response to Russia.

Al Jazeera

Finland Signs Deal to Buy 64 US-Built Stealth Jets

Finland signed a $9.4 billion agreement on Friday to buy US F-35 fighter jets, reaching a deal to bring 64 radar-evading warplanes to a country bordering Russia at a time of high tensions between Moscow and the West over Russian troops massed near the Ukrainian border. However it will be…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Senators at Impasse on Bill to Boost Ukraine Sanctions, Defense

Democratic and Republican US senators who have been negotiating for weeks on a bipartisan bill to punish Russia for its troop build up near Ukraine said they have reached an impasse, although aides said on Friday they continue to look for a way forward. Senators from both parties had said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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US senators at impasse on bill to boost Ukraine sanctions, defense

Democratic and Republican U.S. senators who have been negotiating for weeks on a bipartisan bill to punish Russia for its troop build up near Ukraine said they have reached an impasse, although aides said on Friday they continue to look for a way forward.

Reuters

Ukraine crisis: Boris Johnson tells allies he ‘fears for security of Europe’

It comes as the Foreign Office told UK nationals to leave Ukraine immediately

Evening Standard

Russia to respond soon to U.S. and NATO on security - report

Russia will respond "in the nearest future" to counterproposals on European security made by the United States and NATO, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his British counterpart Ben Wallace at a meeting in Moscow, the Interfax news agency reported.

Reuters

Latest Ukraine updates: Several countries urge nationals to leave

Ukraine news from February 11: US, UK, others advise citizens to leave amid warnings of a potential Russian attack.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about the fears of war

The chill of a Cold War hangs over Eastern Europe again

The Independent UK

Russia says EU, NATO response to letter on security disrespectful

Russia's foreign ministry on Friday dismissed a joint response by NATO and the European Union to its questions on security as disrespectful and lacking substance.

Reuters

Four American long-range bombers arrive in UK as Russia tensions remain high

The four US bombers are part of a long-planned military drill with NATO allies

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

In Romania, NATO chief visits air base hosting US troops

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has paid an official visit to Romania

Reuters

U.S. and allies tell citizens to leave Ukraine as Russia could invade 'at any time'

The United States and its allies urged their citizens to leave Ukraine right away to avoid a Russian invasion, including a possible air assault, that Washington said on Friday could occur anytime.

Reuters

NATO welcomes more U.S. forces to Romania, says reinforcing in east

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday that the presence of American troops in Romania showed the United States' commitment to the security of Europe, as more soldiers arrived at an airbase.

Reuters

Finland seals deal for U.S. F-35 stealth jets, reflecting tight ties to NATO

Finland has sealed a deal to buy dozens of F-35 stealth warplanes from the United States, in a sign of its military's close ties with NATO at a time of high tension between the West and Russia in Europe.

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Putin’s Ukraine strategy mixes threats, diplomacy

With Russia carrying out a massive military buildup near Ukraine and the West roundly rejecting Moscow’s security demands, a window for diplomacy in the crisis appears to be closing

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Urges Americans to Leave Ukraine as Fears of Russian Invasion Mount

US President Joe Biden urged Americans Thursday to immediately leave Ukraine, as Russia's live-fire drills and build-up of troops around the ex-Soviet state deepened fears of an invasion. Washington-Moscow tensions are at their highest since the Cold War, with some US estimates saying some 130,000 Russian soldiers are grouped in…

The News Lens

Russia and China’s Growing ‘Friendship’ Is More a Public Relations Exercise Than a New World Order

Beijing treads a fine line between targeting individual European states and portraying itself as Europe’s peaceful partner.

Axios

Biden praised for Ukraine strategy by Republicans, establishment

Many of the same Republicans and columnists blasted Biden for his Afghanistan withdrawal.

Al Jazeera

US urges citizens to leave Ukraine amid Russian invasion threat

State Department warns it will not be able to evacuate US citizens in event of Russian military action.

Tribune News Service

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Finland set to sign deal with U.S. for 64 F-35 jets -sources

Finland's formal purchase agreement for F-35 fighter jets could be signed as soon as Friday, U.S.-based sources familiar with the plan said on Thursday, bringing the stealthy new planes one step closer to deploying in coming years on Russia's northern flank.

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