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NZ diplomacy could be better than sanctions against Russia

War should never be seen as inevitable, writes Democracy Project's Geoffrey Miller, and the need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Russia-Ukraine crisis is greater than ever.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ukraine president says tens of thousands could die as he vows country will defend itself against Russia

‘If we are attacked, if someone attempts to take away our land, our freedom, our lives, the lives of our children, we will defend ourselves’

The Independent UK

Blinken believes Russia will invade Ukraine before night is out -NBC

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told NBC News on Wednesday that he expected Russia to invade Ukraine before the night was over but still sees a chance to "avert a major aggression".

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Prospect of sanctions hits Russian part-owner of Queensland alumina refinery

Rusal’s share price dives as Ukraine tensions escalate, with co-owner Rio Tinto warning of likely disruption to aluminium industry

The Guardian - AU

Ukrainian President Zelensky says Putin has ordered invasion as country prepares for war

Zelensky revealed that he had tried to call Putin but been met with "silence."

Axios

Putin is on a personal mission to rewrite Cold War history, making the risks in Ukraine far graver

There is no shortage of speculation about what Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to do with the vast Russian military force now virtually encircling Ukraine, and why he has amassed it.

The Conversation

Johnson to discuss Ukraine crisis with Biden and G7 as Russian threat grows

The leaders will participate in virtual talks after Moscow further raised fears it will mount a full-scale invasion.

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Ukraine crisis: Separatists ask for Kremlin’s help as satellite images show new Russian deployments

US defence official warns Moscow’s forces are ‘as ready as they can be’ for an invasion

The Independent UK

EU imposes sanctions on Russian ministers of defense, economy

The European Union said on Wednesday it had imposed sanctions on a number of senior Russian officials, including Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov, after Moscow recognized the independence of two separatist enclaves in Ukraine.

Reuters

Broad majority of Americans support Russia sanctions - poll

More than two-thirds of Americans think the United States should impose additional sanctions against Russia as it masses its forces along the border with Ukraine, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Wednesday.

Reuters

‘Tidal waves of suffering’: Russian invasion would displace up to 5 million Ukrainians, US envoy tells UN

US ambassador speaks to UN as Ukraine’s president makes emergency address to nation

The Independent UK

Cuba blames US for the crisis in Ukraine, but stops short of endorsing Putin’s invasion

In a carefully worded statement, the Cuban government is blaming the United States for the crisis in Ukraine and backed Russia’s right to “self-defense,” but said the conflict should be resolved diplomatically.

Miami Herald

Countries speak out at the UN: 'Ukraine, you're not alone'

Dozens of countries have taken the floor at the United Nations to deplore Russia’s actions toward Ukraine and make eleventh hour pleas for diplomacy as fears of a new war in Europe grow

The Independent UK

No specific cyber threat from Russia

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australian companies should review and enhance cybersecurity measures after the country imposed sanctions on Russia.

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U.S.-Russian cooperation in space abides despite tensions over Ukraine

The longstanding collaboration between the United States and Russia in operating the International Space Station (ISS) appears to be on solid footing even as tensions between the two countries build over the Ukraine crisis.

France 24

Ukraine under full-scale Russian attack, West retaliates with sanctions

Ukrainian forces fought pitched battles against Russian invaders on three sides on Thursday after Moscow mounted a multi-pronged assault by land, sea and air, killing dozens of people, according to local authorities and prompting tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. The US and its allies have slapped…

Tribune News Service

Rout across tech-stock complex sends Nasdaq to bear market brink

In a stock market hit from every direction, from the Russia-Ukraine conflict to surging oil and its impact on Federal Reserve policy, it’s been all but impossible to get a grip on minute-to-minute market swings.

The Independent UK

Ukraine hit by more cyberattacks, destructive malware

Ukraine’s parliament and other government and banking websites have been hit with another wave of distributed-denial-of-service attacks, and cybersecurity researchers say unidentified attackers have also infected hundreds of computers with destructive malware

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U.S. says China and Russia seek 'profoundly illiberal' world order

The United States on Wednesday accused China and Russia of working together to create a new 'profoundly illiberal' world order of which Moscow's actions towards Ukraine were just a part.

Axios

Russia's invasion of Ukraine puts wheat supplies at risk

Russia and Ukraine were two of the top five largest exporters of wheat before the pandemic.

Reuters

Images show new deployments in western Russia within 10 miles of Ukraine border - Maxar

Satellite imagery taken on Wednesday showed a number of new deployments in western Russia, many of them within 10 miles of the border with Ukraine and less than 50 miles from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, a private U.S. company said.

Wales Online

Legislate to stop foreign donors influencing UK politics, say politicians

The Government has faced criticism over the Tories receiving Russian-linked funds

Reuters

Ukraine says Russia evacuates chemical plant in Crimea

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted on Wednesday that Russia had evacuated night-shift staff at the Titan chemicals plant in Crimea.

Daily Mirror

Meet the Russian-linked tycoons who gave Tory Party £2million in donations

Among Russia-linked figures filling Tory coffers is banker Lubov Chernukhin, married to Putin’s former deputy finance minister. She has donated £1.7m. Ms Chernukhin regularly bids in Tory fundraising auctions

Daily Mirror

7 key Ukraine-Russia details you may have missed in day of dramatic developments

An Ukrainian MP warned any invading Russian soldiers that they would 'die like lousy dogs' while a message placed outside Russia's embassy in the capital read: 'Welcome to hell'

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