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Luhansk and Donetsk regions recognised as as independent states by Russia – as it happened

Russian president has recognised Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states: Zelenskiy says ‘we are not afraid’. Follow the latest updates

The Guardian - AU

UK, Germany agree Russia needs punishing if Ukraine invaded

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met on Saturday and agreed on the need for more diplomacy to stop Russian leader Vladimir Putin from ordering an invasion of Ukraine, and strong responses if Russia does attack.

Reuters

Ukraine-Russia crisis: who’s winning the international influence war?

The balance of power in the diplomatic battle is shifting constantly. But are any of the key players making real advances?

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Scholz's dismissal of alleged genocide in Donbass 'unacceptable,' Russia says

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's dismissal of Moscow's assertion of genocide in the east Ukraine region of Donbass held by pro-Russia rebels is "unacceptable," Interfax newsagency reported on Saturday, citing the foreign ministry.

Reuters

Germany's Scholz says now is 'moment of truth' for Iran deal

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says that “now is the moment of truth” to determine whether Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers can be salvaged

The Independent UK

Scholz says Kremlin has signaled open to further dialogue

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday there were "important indications" there was still a chance to avert a Russian attack on Ukraine via diplomacy given the Kremlin's apparent interest in negotiations on its security demands.

Reuters

Kremlin has signalled it is open to dialogue - Germany's Scholz

There are "important indications" that a Russian attack on Ukraine can be avoided through diplomacy given the Kremlin's apparent interest in negotiations on its security demands, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday.

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Latest Ukraine updates: Ukraine Europe’s ‘shield’ against Russia

Russia-Ukraine news from February 18: President Zelenskyy says Ukraine deserves stronger international support.

Al Jazeera

EU praises ‘restraint’ of Kyiv government; Blinken denounces Kremlin claims – as it happened

European Council urges Moscow to ‘de-escalate’ its military buildup; Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says global security architecture is failing

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine: the crisis that brought the west together

As Kyiv confronts the possibility of Russian invasion, Vladimir Putin’s opponents have had an unexpected bonus

The Guardian - UK

Biden says diplomacy still possible; OSCE reports more attacks in east – as it happened

Russian state media say a blast has occurred in Donetsk amid multiple US warnings of false flag incidents

The Guardian - US

Germany's Scholz and U.S.'s Biden call Ukraine situation 'extremely serious'

(Refiling to fix typographical error in headline to make it "U.S.'s Biden" instead of "U.S. Biden")

Reuters

Germany, Austria and Switzerland to ease COVID restrictions

Requirements to enter restaurants and bars will be relaxed with a negative test sufficing rather than vaccination proof.

Al Jazeera

Signs of peace: On Russian pullback from Ukraine border

Russia’s decision to pull back some troops suggests it sees potential in proposals by Macron and Scholz

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The Independent UK

Germany to chart way out of coronavirus restrictions

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is conferring with Germany’s 16 state governors to map a way out of coronavirus restrictions as official figures show new infections beginning to drift downward

The Guardian - UK

Germany and Switzerland set to ease restrictions – as it happened

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Reuters

In joust with Putin, Germany's Scholz displays more assertive style

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has faced accusations of weak leadership in the Ukraine crisis and of being too soft on Russia, but his unexpectedly combative stance in talks in the Kremlin with President Vladimir Putin has earned him plaudits.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Says it Pulls Back Some Troops, Ukraine and West Want Proof

Russia said on Tuesday some of its troops were returning to base after exercises near Ukraine and mocked Western warnings about a looming invasion, but NATO and the United States said they had yet to see any evidence of a de-escalation that could avert war. President Vladimir Putin said Russia…

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Irish Mirror

Is Russia's potential invasion of Ukraine set to start a war? What we know after huge updates

Speaking at a press conference following talks in Moscow with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to continue working with the West to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine

France 24

‘Lasting security’ in Europe can only be achieved with Russian help, Scholz says

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday welcomed Russia’s partial troop withdrawal from the Ukrainian border, labelling it a “good sign”, and noted that lasting stability and security in Europe could only be achieved with Russia’s help.

Reuters

Push for peace: Scholz wants more diplomacy after Putin talks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday he saw scope for more diplomacy to avert a war between Russia and Ukraine after four hours of talks with President Vladimir Putin, making clear he refused to view the situation as hopeless.

The Independent UK

Russia ready to continue talks to avoid war in Ukraine, says Vladimir Putin

Boris Johnson says signals coming from Moscow are ‘mixed’ and intelligence on troop build-up ‘not encouraging’

Tribune News Service

Putin seeks diplomatic solution amid ‘partial’ troop pullback

President Vladimir Putin said he hopes for a diplomatic solution to tensions with the U.S. and its allies and announced a partial pullback of thousands of troops massed near the Ukrainian border. But he warned that Moscow won’t wait forever for the West to address its demand that Ukraine never…

Reuters

Russia ready to continue talks with West on missiles, says Putin

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Russia was prepared to continue dialogue on missiles and other security issues with the West, speaking in Moscow with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

The Independent UK

German Chancellor is latest leader to get long table treatment at Putin meeting

Olaf Scholz is in Moscow to discuss the Ukraine crisis with Russia’s Vladimir Putin

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