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US Says Russia May Create Pretext to Attack Ukraine

Russia could invade Ukraine at any time and might create a surprise pretext for an attack, the United States said on Sunday, as it reaffirmed a pledge to defend "every inch" of NATO territory. Russia has more than 100,000 troops massed near Ukraine, which is not part of the Atlantic…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Do not play into expansionist Nato narrative, minister warns

James Heappey said the deterrence of Russia needed to go beyond economic sanctions, but warned that Nato was a ‘defensive’ alliance.

The Independent UK

Tripwire for real war? Cyber's fuzzy rules of engagement

President Joe Biden said back in July that if the U_S_ ends up in a war with a major power it would “be as a consequence of a cyber breach of great consequence.”

The Independent UK

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Asian stocks fall, oil prices rise on Ukraine invasion fears

Asian stock markets are lower and oil prices have risen amid concern about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Olympics-Russian Valieva cleared to compete but doping shadow remains

Sport's highest court on Monday cleared 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to continue competing in the Beijing Winter Olympics, but the teenager's doping charge remained a stain on the Games.

Reuters

Ukraine news – live: Europe closest to war for 70 years, minister warns, as German chancellor flies to Kiev

Russian build-up seems to be about more than diplomatic leverage, says James Heappey

The Independent UK

World news snapshot: New Zealand deals with aftermath of cyclone and San Francisco mourns the death of a homeless man

Japan considers easing its entry ban on non-resident foreigners while Germany warns Russia about sanctions over Ukraine

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‘Countdown to war’: how the papers covered fears of an imminent Ukraine invasion

Front pages focus on the diplomatic efforts of Boris Johnson and Olaf Scholz amid warnings Russia could invade within days

The Guardian - AU

Russian skater Valieva awaits doping judgment at Olympics

Fifteen-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva still waits to hear whether she can compete for the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics after her marathon doping hearing concluded

The Independent UK

When could Russia invade Ukraine? Some say it could be as soon as this week, others believe it's just posturing

From as soon as Wednesday to not at all, here's when the experts believe Russia could invade Ukraine.

ABC News

Pelosi warns Russia that a Ukraine invasion is ‘an assault on democracy’

A Russian invasion of Ukraine would mark not just a violation of the Eastern European country’s sovereignty, but an attack on democracy as a whole, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday.

Tribune News Service

Germany’s Olaf Scholz urges Russia to de-escalate on his way to Kyiv

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz flies to Kyiv on Monday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a bid to show solidarity and help avert a war in Europe following warnings that a Russian invasion could be imminent.

France 24

Johnson joins efforts to bring Putin ‘back from the brink’ of war in Ukraine

Downing Street said there remains a ‘window of opportunity’ during a ‘critical juncture’ this week.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson joins allies in talks on how to bring Russia ‘back from the brink’ of war

PM admits escalating tensions have reached a 'critical juncture' at Ukraine's border

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Crown agrees to Blackstone's $9b takeover bid; ASX higher as oil prices jump on Ukraine fears

Australian shares have closed slightly higher as investors fret about deepening tensions between Russia and Ukraine, but Crown shares have jumped after it accepted a private equity takeover offer.

Tribune News Service

Standoff with Russia over Ukraine heads into most tense week yet

WASHINGTON — Tensions over Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine are entering a potentially decisive week, with the U.S. warning an invasion may be imminent and President Vladimir Putin accusing America of failing to meet his demands.

Reuters

Britain working to provide more military support to Ukraine

Britain is working on a package of military support and economic aid for Ukraine as the threat of a Russian invasion grows, a government spokesperson said on Sunday.

Daily Mirror

Russian-Ukraine war: Chilling map shows Putin's army surround border as bloodshed looms

The situation in Ukraine is worsening and it is unclear when war might break out but it is increasingly inevitable that it will

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As Ukraine-Russia tensions escalate, prompting diplomatic warnings, life in Kyiv carries on

As Western diplomats sound the alarm on escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, foreign embassies are emptying and airlines are shutting flights down. But in the city of Kyiv, things remain calm for now.

Axios

What the U.S. learned from Afghanistan exit — and how it’s changing course for Ukraine

Biden's approach to Ukraine has been defined by a daily blizzard of meetings and calls among top U.S. officials and European counterparts.

Al Jazeera

Biden promises ‘swift’ response if Russia invades Ukraine

The US will respond ‘swiftly and decisively’ against Russian aggression, US president tells his Ukrainian counterpart.

Daily Mirror

'A war would be catastrophic for Ukraine, Russia, the UK, US and other nations'

The Russian invasion of Ukraine appears futile with all-out conflict deemed "perilously close" and panic only plays into the Russian leader Vladimir Putin's hands

The Independent UK

War, peace, stalemate? Week ahead may decide Ukraine's fate

Even if a Russian invasion of Ukraine doesn’t happen in the next few days, the crisis is reaching a critical inflection point

Reuters

Canada relocates military personnel out of Ukraine amid Russia threats

Canada has temporarily withdrawn its Ukraine-based military personnel to an undisclosed destination in Europe, the Canadian defence ministry said on Sunday, as Western countries fear Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine.

AAP

Morrison hits out at Russian aggression

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit out at Russia amassing troops on the Ukraine border, as Australian diplomatic staff evacuate Kyiv.

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