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Paris talks on Ukraine overshadowed by hard line US-Russia rhetoric

Top officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Paris on Wednesday for talks facilitated by France and Germany. The dialogue, dealing with the situation in Eastern Ukraine, yielded some results, but coicdided with a US rejection of Russian demands to 'never allow' Ukraine join Nato.

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US delivers response to Moscow's demands on Ukraine and NATO, after Russia warns of 'retaliatory measures'

The United States delivers written replies to sweeping Russian security demands, a key step in a fragile diplomatic process as Russia stages new military drills on land and sea near Ukraine.

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NATO and US warn Russia to 'de-escalate immediately' as threat of war looms

A written response to Russia's security demands was issued to Moscow today calling on Russia to "de-escalate the situation" as a threat of invasion on Ukraine increases

Daily Mirror

Norway's PM says Russia build-up is `a sign of weakness'

Norway’s prime minister says he believes it’s “a sign of weakness” that President Vladimir Putin has to express Moscow’s political views by an “extraordinary” military buildup

The Independent UK

Russia could use 'deception' tactic to keep NATO guessing, security experts fear

Around 126,000 Russian combat troops are gathered close to the Ukraine border, along with 30,000 pro-Moscow separatists in contested Donbas. Nato is bolstering its deterrence in the Baltic Sea region

Daily Mirror

Ex-US senator Jeff Flake begins post as ambassador to Turkey

Former U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake has formally stepped into his new position as U.S. ambassador to Turkey, after presenting his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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Negotiating parties in Paris talks commit to upholding ceasefire in eastern Ukraine

Advisors to the heads of state of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to uphold a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine after holding talks in Paris. The negotiations to defuse the crisis came as the US and NATO delivered written responses to Moscow’s raft of security demands…

France 24

Romania is ready to host increased NATO troops if needed, president says

Romania is in talks with the United States and France over ways to enhance their troop count in the country and was ready to host an increased NATO military presence, President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russia has reached the point of no return in its conflict with Ukraine

The international crisis created by Russia over NATO’s eastern expansion has brought Europe to its most critical moment since the dissolution of the state of Yugoslavia in the early 1980s.

The Conversation

Spanish PM warns Russia of massive sanctions if it invades Ukraine

Russia would face massive economic consequences if it launched any kind of military intervention in Ukraine, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Ex-Senator Flake takes over as U.S. ambassador to Turkey

Former Republican U.S. Senator Jeff Flake officially became U.S. ambassador to Turkey on Wednesday at a critical time for the NATO allies, after presenting his letter of confidence to President Tayyip Erdogan.

Reuters

Diplomacy, prayers: Things to know about the Ukraine crisis

Russia has placed more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine’s border and ratcheted up war games in the region

The Independent UK

Explainer-Why is Russia's Putin drawing "red lines" over Ukraine?

Ukraine has become the main flashpoint in Moscow's relations with the West, with Russian troops massed near its border and NATO's forces on standby in case Russia attacks its neighbour.

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The Independent UK

Russia threatens retaliation if Ukraine demands not met

Russia has warned it would quickly take “retaliatory measures” if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands and continues their “aggressive” policies

Reuters

U.S. urges de-escalation over Ukraine, offers Russia diplomatic path

The United States said on Wednesday it had set out a diplomatic path to address sweeping Russian demands in eastern Europe, as Moscow held security talks with Western countries and intensified its military build-up near Ukraine with new drills.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Bolstering NATO is the prudent move

Russia has created a crisis by deploying more than 100,000 troops on Ukraine's eastern, northern and southern borders.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: US formally responds to Russia’s demands

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 26: Biden administration rejects Russian demand to halt NATO’s expansion.

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Evening Standard

Ukraine: Britain says Allies must do more to tackle threat from Putin as Biden threatens personal sanctions

Britain’s allies must do more to help Ukraine, a senior minister declared on Wednesday as Joe Biden said he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Warns Putin with Sanctions as West Steps up Ukraine Defenses

US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine, as Western leaders stepped up military preparations and made plans to shield Europe from a potential energy supply shock. The rare sanctions threat came as NATO places forces on standby…

Dynamite News

Ukraine 'flooded' with US, NATO weapons, advisers: Russia's Permanent Mission to UN

Ukraine has been "flooded" with weapons from the United States and NATO, as well as "countless" advisers from Western countries, the Russian Permanent Mission to the UN said in a statement on its website.

France 24

Biden warns of personal sanctions against Putin if Russia invades Ukraine

The United States on Tuesday warned Moscow of damaging sanctions, including measures personally targeting Vladimir Putin, if it moves ahead with an invasion of Ukraine, as Russian combat troops massing around the pro-Western country launched new exercises.

Tribune News Service

‘Don’t wait for the invasion.’ Graham calls for immediate Russian sanctions

COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina called for immediate action in response to a possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

The Independent UK

Biden's big test: Proving he can rally allies against Putin

President Joe Biden’s effort to rally support ahead of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine is the latest big test of his ability to bridge ideological gaps and balance competing interests to build effective coalitions

Al Jazeera

Biden warns of personal sanctions against Putin over Ukraine

West steps up preparations for any Russian military action in Ukraine as US seeks to protect Europe’s energy supplies.

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