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Kamala Harris heads to major security conference to reassure a Europe still on edge

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Germany on Thursday to meet this weekend with Ukraine’s president and anxious European allies, who remain uncertain whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will pull back from the brink of a destabilizing war with Ukraine, Biden administration officials said.

Los Angeles Times

Widodo: Now is not time for geopolitical tension

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday called for collaboration between countries to promote a global economic recovery and said now was not the time to create geopolitical tensions, such as the situation happening in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

Russia could drag out Ukraine crisis for months, warns Foreign Secretary Liz Truss

Her warning came after Britain’s head of military intelligence said that contrary to the assertions of the Kremlin, Russia was actually continuing to move forces into the border zone

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Blinken urges Russia to reject the 'path of war' at UN Security Council

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the UN Security Council on Thursday that Russia must abandon the "path of war" and urged Russia to declare unequivocally that it would not invade Ukraine. Hours earlier, Moscow expelled the US deputy chief of mission in a move the White House slammed…

France 24

US accuses Russia of adding 7,000 more troops to Ukraine border

Russia has massed about 150,000 troops in region

Wales Online

Venezuela a key Russian ally in Latin America - Borisov

Venezuela is a key ally for Russia in Latin America, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said while visiting the South American country on Wednesday, adding that the two countries will look to deepen bilateral ties.

Reuters

EXPLAINER: How figure skaters deliver quadruple jumps

Russia’s “Quad Squad” of figure skaters is looking for an Olympics podium sweep by landing the thrilling quadruple jumps that remain rare in the women’s competition

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U.S. says Russia's claim of withdrawing troops from border with Ukraine is 'false'

A senior Biden administration official on Wednesday told reporters that the United States believes Russia's claim it was withdrawing troops from the border with Ukraine is "false."

Reuters

Russia 'sends 7,000 more troops to Ukraine border' despite 'false' withdrawal claims

The US and UK have accused Russia of building up more military capability near Ukraine. Armed Forces minister James Heappey said he was 'very worried' and Ukrainian cities could be hit 'literally minutes' after a decision by Putin

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss to deliver speech in Ukraine capital warning Putin of ‘pariah status’

Foreign secretary heading to Ukraine, Poland and Germany

The Independent UK

Russia could drag out Ukraine crisis for months, warns Truss

Britain’s military intelligence chief said Moscow continues to move troops to the border zone, despite claims is is pulling back.

The Independent UK

U.S. says Russia's claims of troop withdrawal were "false"

An official said Moscow has increased its presence on the border "by as many as 7,000 troops."

Axios

Ukraine asks U.N. Security Council to discuss Russian bid to recognize separatists

Ukraine has asked the United Nations Security Council to discuss on Thursday a bid by Russia's parliament to recognize self-proclaimed separatists in eastern Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia sending more vehicles and helicopters to Ukraine border, warns head of UK military intelligence

Moscow has ‘military mass’ in place to invade, says Lieutenant General Sir Jim Hockenhull

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U.S. warns against Russian false claims being used as pretext for Ukraine invasion

The United States warned on Wednesday that Russia could use false claims about the conflict in Ukraine's Donbass region, including reports of mass graves and allegations of chemical weapons production, to justify an invasion of the former Soviet republic.

Benzinga

Markets See Mixed Day Of Trading Amid Fed's Latest Minutes

U.S. indices had a mixed day of trading Wednesday amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions. Investors are also weighing the Fed's January meeting minutes, which were released Wednesday afternoon.

The Conversation

Invading Ukraine may never have been Putin's aim – the threat alone could advance Russia's goals

An invasion is not the only way the crisis in Ukraine can play out.

The Independent UK

Russia moving forces to Ukraine border, says UK military intelligence

The Chief of Defence Intelligence said armoured vehicles and helicopters have been spotted heading for the border zone.

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Mission abort: What next for Mali after French-led withdrawal?

It's not a question of if but how: France's president is hosting African and European allies before the announcement of a withdrawal from Mali. Relations have seriously soured with the junta in Bamako ever since a second coup in as many years and the cozying up of the military to…

Zenger

VIDEO: Russian Cargo Spacecraft On Its Way To Resupply Cosmonauts On International Space Station

Maintenance equipment, medical supplies, sanitary and hygienic products, clothing, food rations and fresh food on their way.

Al Jazeera

Lots of flags but little enthusiasm for Ukraine’s ‘Unity Day’

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared February 16 ‘Unity Day’ in an attempt to reclaim it for Ukrainians.

Bangkok Post

A declining America is focusing on the wrong enemy

Much of the democratic world would like the United States to remain the pre-eminent global power. But with the US apparently committed to strategic overreach, that outcome risks becoming unlikely.

The Independent UK

98 Irish citizens registered with Ukraine embassy

33 Irish people have left Ukraine amid ongoing tensions at the Russian border, Simon Coveney has said.

Los Angeles Times

US and NATO remain skeptical of Russian claims of troop withdrawals

KYIV, Ukraine — American and European officials cast doubt Wednesday on Russia’s claims that it was withdrawing troops from the Ukrainian border in an apparent attempt to defuse tensions that have unsettled the region and rekindled a Cold War-style standoff with the West.

ABC News

The Loop: Shark attack closes Sydney beaches, NATO says Russia hasn't de-escalated, and a new move for Foo Fighters

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