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UK imposing new sanctions on Russia after Vladimir Putin's 'illegal' Ukraine announcement

It comes as the Ukraine crisis intensified after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would recognise two breakaway republics.

Daily Record

Vladimir Putin orders 'peacemaking' Russian troops into Ukraine after announcement

The Russian leader has called on his defence ministry to dispatch 'peacekeepers' to eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions, Donetsk and Luhansk, according to a decree published early on Tuesday

Daily Mirror

Ireland’s support of Ukrainian sovereignty is ‘unwavering’

The foreign affairs minister said Ireland supported fresh EU sanctions on Russia.

The Independent UK

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Russian President Vladimir Putin orders Russian forces to 'maintain peace' in eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions

President Vladimir Putin orders his Defence Ministry to dispatch Russian forces to "maintain peace" in eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions, the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, after he said Moscow would recognise their independence.

ABC News

UEFA eye huge Champions League decision amid Russia and Ukraine crisis which could affect Chelsea

Chelsea news: If the Blues make it to the Champions League final this year, they may not be playing it in St Petersburg as plans, with UEFA considering moving the event due to the diplomatic issue between Russia and Ukraine

Football London

U.S. slams Russian 'peacekeepers' in Ukraine as 'nonsense'

The deployment of what Russia called a peacekeeping operation in eastern Ukraine is "nonsense" and Moscow's recognition of breakaway regions as independent is part of its pretext for war, the United States told the U.N. Security Council on Monday.

Reuters

Putin orders Russian peacekeepers to eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions

President Vladimir Putin ordered his defence ministry to despatch Russian peacekeepers to eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions, according to a decree published early on Tuesday after he said Moscow would recognise their independence.

Reuters

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Putin vents Ukraine grievances as justification for recognising Donbass

President Vladimir Putin signed decrees on Monday to recognise two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine as independent statelets, defying Western warnings that such a step would be illegal and would kill off peace negotiations.

Reuters

Liz Truss: UK will announce new sanctions against Russia

The Foreign Secretary said action will be taken in light of the ‘breach of international law’.

The Independent UK

UK Government set to announce Russia sanctions, reports say

It's in reaction to President Putin's decision to recognise Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine as independent republics

Wales Online

Putin's recognition of Ukraine's rebels ups ante in crisis

In a fast-moving political theater, Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved quickly to recognize the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine in a show of defiance against the West amid fears of Russian invasion in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russian peacekeeping claim 'nonsense': PM

Scott Morrison says suggestions that Russian troops entering Ukraine were peacekeepers are "nonsense", as tensions heighten in eastern Europe.

AAP

Russia-Ukraine updates: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces raft of sanctions against Russia — as it happened

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a host of sanctions against Russia in a strongly worded address of UK parliament in which he announces an invasion of Ukraine must fail.

ABC News

Ukraine: World reacts to Putin’s recognition of Donetsk, Luhansk

The Russian president’s decision to recognise the independence of Ukrainian separatist regions draws condemnation.

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ASX down on tech, Ukraine tensions trouble investors, Coles profit falls

Australian shares close lower on Tuesday, with tech stocks hammered, as global markets react to Russia announcing it will send troops into Ukraine. Coles, Costa and Alumina report half-year results.

Daily Mirror

Champions League final venue in doubt with Wembley in running as late replacement

The Champions League final is due to take place in St Petersburg on May 29 but the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine could force UEFA to switch to a new venue with Wembley in the running

The Guardian - UK

‘Dumb and lazy’: the flawed films of Ukrainian ‘attacks’ made by Russia’s ‘fake factory’

Bellingcat founder Elliot Higgins says Russia’s propaganda films have got worse but that Russian viewers, especially the older generation, tend to believe fake TV footage

Los Angeles Times

Putin recognizes 2 Ukrainian enclaves as independent

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two Ukrainian breakaway republics as independent, a move certain to further inflame animosities with the West and escalate fears of an invasion that could ignite fighting reminiscent of World War II and redraw the map of Eastern Europe.

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The Independent UK

Biden signs order targeting anyone doing business in Putin-recognised Ukraine separatist areas

Move follows announcement by Russian president that he is recognising Donetsk and Luhansk

Daily Mirror

UK to impose sanctions against Russia tomorrow after Putin's Ukraine announcement

Liz Truss, the Foreign Secretary, plans to enact sanctions on Russia in a move for which laws were already passed on February 10 as Vladimir Putin flexed his muscles against Ukraine

Reuters

Biden to prohibit trade, investment with Ukraine breakaway regions -White House

President Joe Biden will issue an executive order soon that will prohibit economic activity between U.S. individuals and the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized as independent entities on Monday, the White House said.

Reuters

Baltics call for swift EU sanctions on Russia after it recognizes Ukrainian breakaway republics

The European Union must impose sanctions on Russia immediately after it recognised two Ukrainian breakaway regions as independent, the governments of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said after Russia's announcement.

Axios

Biden imposes sanctions over Putin's recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions

The U.S. and European Union sharply condemned the announcement by Putin, calling it a violation of international law.

The Guardian - UK

Dismay and condemnation as west begins to impose sanctions on Russia

Leaders denounce Putin’s recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions and call for emergency UN session

The Guardian - UK

Putin’s absurd, angry spectacle will be a turning point in his long reign

Analysis: This was a supreme leader marshalling his minions for a decision that will change the security architecture in Europe and may well lead to horrific war

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