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Over 100 British elite troops sent to Ukraine amid fears of imminent Russian invasion

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron today agreed countries on Nato's eastern flank should be "fully defended against malicious Russian activity"

Daily Mirror

Russian forces at 70% of level needed for full Ukraine invasion, US officials say

Russia has in place about 70% of the combat power it believes it would need for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is sending more battalion tactical groups to the border with its neighbor, two U.S. officials said on Saturday.

Reuters

Gran, 59, trains with army in Ukraine as country prepares for Russian invasion

Rumia, a 59-year-old gran, living in Kiev, has taken up training arms as her country readies amid fears of a Russian invasion that could come this winter

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UK and France agree Nato must ‘unite against Russian aggression’

Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron discuss worrying development of Ukraine crisis in phone call on Saturday

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Thousands rally proclaiming 'Kharkiv is Ukraine' in city near Russian border

Thousands took to the streets of Ukraine's second-largest city on Saturday carrying banners saying "Kharkiv is Ukraine" and "stop Russian aggression", as the country braced for a possible military offensive from Russia.

Reuters

Ukraine Not Joining NATO So Why Does Putin Worry?

At the core of the Ukraine crisis is a puzzle: Why would Russian President Vladimir Putin push Europe to the brink of war to demand the West not do something that it has no plan to do anyway? Russia says NATO, the American-led alliance that has on its hands the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian Bombers Fly over Belarus amid Ukraine Tensions

Russia on Saturday sent a pair of long-range nuclear-capable bombers on patrol over its ally Belarus amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said the two Tu-22M3 bombers practiced interacting with the Belarusian air force and air defense during a four-hour mission. The flight followed several similar patrols…

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China’s Xi Meets More Heads of State in Winter Games Diplomatic Push

Chinese President Xi Jinping met the leaders of several more countries on Saturday as Beijing used the start of the Winter Olympics to score diplomatic points amid simmering tensions with the United States. Following a groundbreaking agreement with Russia on Friday over Taiwan and against NATO expansion, Xi held meetings…

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Johnson and Macron agree to fight against ‘malicious Russian activity’

The two leaders spoke on Saturday, Downing Street said.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of civilians including grandmother receive combat training in Ukraine amid Russian invasion fears

Hundreds of civilians including a grandmother have received combat training in Ukraine amid fears of an imminent Russian invasion.

Evening Standard

Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions

Russia has sent a pair of long-range nuclear-capable bombers on patrol over its ally Belarus amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine

The Independent UK

Putin 'Falls Asleep' At Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony; Many Observers Think It Was Intentional

Vladimir Putin was seen taking a snooze during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics Friday as Ukraine’s national team marched through the stadium. The Russian President was caught on camera in his chair with his eyes closed as the Ukrainian athletes were introduced, and their national anthem was loudly played in…

Benzinga

First U.S. reinforcement troops arrive in Poland, more expected

The first U.S. troops reinforcing NATO allies in Eastern Europe amid a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border arrived on Saturday at Rzeszow military base in southeastern Poland.

Reuters

Russian Naval Ships Arrive at Syria's Tartus

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that six amphibious assault ships of the Russian Northern and Baltic Fleet had arrived at the Russian Navy's logistics center in Tartus, western Syria. In a statement, the ministry's press office said that the naval task force is made up of the large amphibious assault…

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The Guardian - UK

How the growing Russian ransomware threat is costing companies dear

With KP Snacks the latest cyber-attack victim, firms must learn to defend themselves against a mounting menace

The Guardian - UK

Covid news: UK reports 259 deaths; Turkish president tests positive – as it happened

New Zealand and Russia both report record number of daily coronavirus cases

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Russian aggression in Europe would impact China's interest all over the world: US

The United States has passed on a clear message to China that a conflict in Europe would also impact China's interests all over the world, reported NHK News.

The Independent UK

Xi says China, Egypt hold 'similar visions and strategies'

Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country and Egypt share similar visions and strategies in defending their own interests

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Israeli Foreign Ministry Summons Ukrainian Ambassador

Israel summoned on Thursday Ukraine’s ambassador to Tel Aviv, Yevgen Korniychuk, for criticizing Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s remarks about the Russia-Ukraine crisis. “I was deeply appalled by Lapid’s recent remarks regarding his vision of the ‘Russia-Ukraine conflict,’” he wrote on a Facebook post. “I would like to remind the minister…

The Guardian - AU

Winter Olympics day one: China win first gold, ice hockey and more – as it happened

Rolling report: Norway have won two of the first three golds in Beijing, with moguls and ski jumping coming up. Join our writers for updates

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Taiwan condemns ‘contemptible’ timing of China-Russia partnership

Taipei says Russia’s declaration that the island is part of China increases people’s ‘disgust’ of Beijing’s ‘arrogance’.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Ukraine not joining NATO so why does Putin worry?

At the core of the Ukraine crisis is a puzzle: Why would Russian President Vladimir Putin push Europe to the brink of war to demand the West not do something that it has no intention of doing anyway

Reuters

Taiwan condemns 'contemptible' timing of China-Russia partnership

Taiwan on Saturday condemned as "contemptible" the timing of China and Russia's "no limits" partnership at the start of the Winter Olympics, saying the Chinese government was bringing shame to the spirit of the Games.

The Hindu

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Blinken seeks to keep pressure on China in trip to Australia and Fiji

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to push back on “aggression and coercion” in the Indo-Pacific region during a trip to Australia and Fiji next week, a sign the administration is keeping China high on its agenda even as it finds itself focused on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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