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Germany's new chancellor has wobbled on Ukraine. Biden's giving him a do-over

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host the new chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, at the White House on Monday, where the two will discuss how to aid Ukraine — and punish Russian President Vladimir Putin — if Russia invades the neighboring former Soviet republic.

Los Angeles Times

Scholz and Biden warn Russia would pay ‘high price’ for Ukraine invasion – as it happened

Joe Biden issues stark advice to Americans in Ukraine: ‘Leave’

The Guardian - US

Macron tells Putin he seeks to avoid war and build trust

French President Emmanuel Macron, the top Western leader to visit Moscow since Russia began massing troops on the border with Ukraine, told Vladimir Putin at the start of talks in the Kremlin on Monday that he aimed to avoid war and build trust.

Reuters

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What have Nord Stream 2 and gas got to do with the Ukraine standoff?

We answer your questions on the pipeline as the west considers its options in the event of a Russian invasion

The Guardian - UK

Why church conflict in Ukraine reflects historic Russian-Ukrainian tensions

As Russia amasses troops on the Ukrainian border in preparation for a potential invasion, tensions between the two countries are also playing out through a conflict in the Orthodox Church.

The Conversation

Russia has been at war with Ukraine for years – in cyberspace

The build up of Russian forces along Belarus’ 665-mile border with Ukraine is a physical manifestation of Russia’s intense interest in the region. Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, and now Russian President Valdimir Putin appears intent on pulling Ukraine under Russia’s influence and denying it a close relationship with the…

The Conversation

Ukraine to unleash ‘bloody hell’ on Russia if it invades: Expert

Ukrainian ex-defence official and expert Alexander Khara talks to Al Jazeera about the possibilities of a major war.

Al Jazeera

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Everything to Know for the Men’s Olympic Hockey Tournament

Without NHL participation this year, here is how each country stacks up in Beijing.

Sports Illustrated

Ukraine to raise 'unfair' weapons issue during German minister's visit

Germany Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock promised unequivocal support for Ukraine on Monday as she headed to Kyiv, which wants Berlin to do more to help it defend itself against a possible attack by Russia.

Reuters

Macron plays down expectations as he arrives for Ukraine talks with Putin – as it happened

Emmanuel Macron says he does not ‘believe in spontaneous miracles’ as he arrives for talks with Vladimir Putin

The Guardian - UK

Russia may invade Ukraine 'any day now' with forces '70% ready' for full-blown war

White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan's warning comes as other intelligence reports say Moscow has assembled almost three-quarters of the necessary military firepower required for an invasion

Daily Mirror

Deal to halt Ukraine war is possible, says Emmaneul Macron before talks with Putin

Emmanuel Macron was travelling to Moscow to meet Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Monday, insisting a “historic solution” to the Ukraine crisis was still possible.

Evening Standard

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war

Government leaders and top officials line up to walk the diplomatic tightrope that could mean the difference between war and an uneasy peace in Ukraine as Russia’s menace on the border of its neighbor continues unabated

The Independent UK

NATO Considers Bolstering Allies if Russian Troops Stay In Belarus

NATO is looking to increase its military presence in the Baltic states and Poland in case Russia keeps its troops in Belarus after a planned military exercise, the head of the alliance's military committee said on Monday. Russia has 30,000 troops in Ukraine's northern neighbor for joint military exercises this…

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The Independent UK

‘An alcoholic who drinks low-quality vodka’: Now Belarus mocks Boris Johnson

British PM’s support for Ukraine criticised in light of the ‘Partygate’ scandal facing his government

Reuters

NATO considers bolstering allies if Russian troops stay in Belarus

Al Jazeera

Germany’s Scholz to reassure US over Ukraine in first Biden meet

Olaf Scholz’s visit comes as some NATO allies question Berlin’s response to Russian build-up near Ukraine.

France 24

Ukraine crisis: France's Macron on solo diplomatic mission

Since December, Russia has gradually amassed more than 100,000 troops along its border with Ukraine. Amid stalled talks between the US and Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a solo mission to Moscow and then Kyiv, insisting a diplomatic solution is still possible. For more on what to…

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: France hopes for ‘historic solution’ to Ukraine crisis

Macron is optimistic ahead of meeting with Putin, despite the US saying Russia could invade ‘tomorrow’. Plus, meet the teens of the Banned Book Club

Bangkok Post

Macron heads to Moscow in bid to ease Ukraine tensions

MOSCOW: French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Moscow on Monday hoping to reach a deal with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine, at the start of a week of intense diplomacy over fears Russia is preparing an invasion of its pro-Western neighbour.

Los Angeles Times

Doyle McManus: If Putin wants an exit from the Ukraine crisis, the offramps are open

When Russia's Vladimir Putin massed 100,000 troops on Ukraine's borders, the United States and its European allies responded with a hastily assembled assortment of carrots and sticks to deter him from an invasion.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Not all Russians buy Putin’s warmongering

MOSCOW — In May 1993, Estonia’s first post-Soviet leader Lennart Meri — a wise man with bitter experience of life in the Soviet Union — told the visiting U.S. deputy secretary of state that Estonia urgently needed to join NATO. It was, he said, the only guarantee that Russia wouldn’t…

The Independent UK

Macron tells Putin he wants to ‘avoid war’ at crunch talks on Ukraine crisis

Emmanuel Macron will also hold talks in Ukraine on Tuesday

Reuters

Biden pledges end to Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline would be halted if Russia invades Ukraine and stressed unity with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the West rallies to avert a war in Europe.

The Independent UK

ROC at the Winter Olympics: Which country is it and what does it mean?

Russian athletes competed under a neutral Olympic flag at Pyeongchang 2018

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