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Russian embassy hits back at Australian sanctions over Ukraine tension

The Russian embassy in Australia has labelled the federal government's newest sanctions as "xenophobic", while Prime Minister Scott Morrison concedes he does not think the penalties will sway Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine.

ABC News

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes

Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.

Al Jazeera

'Sanctions imposed on Russia by UK are far weaker than those taken by EU and US'

The Intelligence and Security Committee set out how Russian money had pervaded politics, business and the highest levels of society. This included buying influence by donating to political parties and charitable groups.

Daily Mirror

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The Welsh history of the region of Ukraine now occupied by Russia

It's hard to imagine that a man from Merthyr once shaped a major city there

Wales Online

VIDEO: Russia’s Slava-Class Cruisers Enter Mediterranean

Naval moves come as Russian ground forces have entered eastern Ukraine with U.S. and NATO preparing countermeasures.

Zenger

Cisco, Home Depot Lead The Dow Lower Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Tensions

U.S. indices fell sharply Wednesday amid escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions. President Biden on Tuesday announced sanctions targeting some Russian banks and individuals.

Benzinga

Micheal Martin says Russia's warmongering could have 'devastating consequences' for Ireland

The Taoiseach warned that "we have seen nothing like this since World War II"

Irish Mirror

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Russia not just Europe's problem

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised the non-government-controlled areas of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts as independent entities. This is a severe breach of international law. It is also a heavy blow for our diplomatic efforts to settle the conflict. For many years, France and Germany have tried to…

Bangkok Post

Trump splinters Republicans with praise of Putin

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump continued his criticism of President Joe Biden on Wednesday, saying in a statement that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “playing” him “like a drum.”

Los Angeles Times

Dogecoin Lays Low As Russia-Ukraine Tensions Rise: What To Watch In The Days Ahead

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) was trading flat early Wednesday afternoon in line with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), which were

Benzinga

Raw recruits called up to fight in Russian-backed separatist region

Andrey, 21, had never held a gun before this week. It came as a shock when he received a phone call telling him he had been called up for military duty.

Reuters

Five times Donald Trump looked to side with Russia against the US

Former president’s statements about Russia and Putin often clash with those of US officials

The Independent UK

Morrison condemns Moscow’s ‘brutal’ attack on neighbour – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Russia Ukraine war: US spies warn 'full-scale invasion will begin in 48 hours'

US defence sources predict Russia will unleash airstrikes, cruise missiles and march troops through the streets of Ukraine in a large-scale invasion within two days

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80% of Russia's forces around Ukraine in attack positions, U.S. official says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has put 80% of the troops he has assembled in a position to launch a full-scale invasion on Ukraine, a senior U.S. defense official said on Wednesday.

ABC News

ASX plunges by 3 per cent after Russia launches Ukraine invasion; Qantas COVID woes continue

Australian shares have their worst day since September 2020, plunging 3 per cent after Russian President Vladimir Putin launches an invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Analysis-Russia crisis presents Biden limited upside at home, plenty of downside

U.S. President Joe Biden wanted to spend 2022 building bridges, literally and metaphorically, in the United States. Instead, he faces being dragged into a crisis sparked by Russian President Vladimir Putin that could reshape Europe.

The Independent UK

Space Station "largely isolated" from tensions over Ukraine

The former head of the National Space Council tells The Associated Press that tensions in eastern Ukraine – and heightened Western fears of a Russian invasion – should not have a significant impact on the International Space Station or U.S.-Russia cooperation in space

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Chicago Sun-Times

What Stephen Colbert learned in a Ukrainian Village barber’s chair

Comedian knows Putin is wrong because of the haircutter who ‘did to my head what Russia wants to do to Ukraine.’

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: US says Russia has put troops into position, Australia’s sanctions, Sydney trains fiasco

Thursday: Forces ‘ready to go now if they get the order’ to invade Ukraine, US defence official says. Plus: key questions about the NSW transport row

ABC News

Russia sanctions, Ukraine conflict likely to increase petrol, gas, fertiliser and wheat prices

Conflict between Russia and Ukraine is likely to increase cost-of-living pressures, even far away in Australia, as fuel and fertiliser prices soar.

Benzinga

Is Snap's Stock Beginning To Reverse?

Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) shares were attempting a bounce back Wednesday after seeing a few down days in a row. The stock has been trading lower recently alongside other social media stocks due to the Russia-Ukraine escalation causing overall market weakness.

Daily Mirror

Chilling meanings behind sinister 'Z' symbol on Russian tanks include 'Zorro sqaud'

Various theories about the menacing 'Z' markings have been aired since the symbol was spotted on Russian tanks and trucks which have entered eastern Ukraine ahead of a feared invasion

The Hindu

Ukraine as a Matryoshka doll set of crises

Multiple crises unfolding as one, they reveal the need to fit in ethnic and other minorities, rights and social cohesion

Los Angeles Times

Biden adds Nord Stream 2 sanctions in response to Russia’s Ukraine invasion

WASHINGTON — As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration Wednesday added to its economic sanctions package targeting Moscow by allowing previously blocked sanctions to take effect against the company behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, according to three individuals familiar with the matter.

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