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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

The Independent UK

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.

Reuters

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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.

Tribune News Service

A journey across Ukraine: The ruinous price of invading

A 435-mile drive across the Ukraine’s southern coast reveals what Russia would face if they invaded, and why so many believe it just can’t happen. Marc Champion reports

The Independent UK

Xi had opportunity to urge Putin to pursue Ukraine diplomacy in meeting -U.S. official

A meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing should have been an opportunity for China to encourage Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine, the U.S. State Department's top diplomat for East Asia, Daniel Kritenbrink, said on Friday.

Reuters

Russian Forces Shadow NATO Ships In Mediterranean As Prospect Of War Looms

Diplomatic efforts to avert armed conflict gain momentum with Turkish, German, French leaders more involved.

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ISIS raid gives Biden a foreign policy win as Ukraine, midterms loom

The U.S. raid in Syria that led to the death of Islamic State's leader is a much-needed national security win for President Joe Biden after the messy withdrawal from Afghanistan while he tries to project an image of strength in a standoff with Russia over Ukraine, analysts said.

Reuters

Russia wins China’s backing in NATO showdown over Ukraine

Beijing agrees with Moscow that US-led NATO military alliance should not admit new members.

Al Jazeera

U.S. soldiers expected to land in Poland on Saturday -defence sources

The first main U.S. forces are expected to arrive in Poland on Saturday, defence sources told Reuters on Friday, in order to reinforce NATO's eastern flank as the West and Russia wrangle over Russia's military presence near the Ukrainian border.

Reuters

Giant snowflake lights up a stripped-back Winter Olympics opening ceremony

A giant snowflake has been lit to signal the official start of the Winter Olympics in Beijing during a stripped-back opening ceremony which had been

The New Daily

China joins Russia in opposing Nato expansion

Vladimir Putin has claimed amid the rising tensions over Ukraine that Western powers are using the defence alliance to undermine Russia

Evening Standard

Macron Hopes for Rewards but Faces Risks in Moscow Trip to See Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday hoping to ensure Europe gets a say in broader US-Russian negotiations over Ukraine, but risks embarrassment if he returns empty-handed. France, Russia and Ukraine have had numerous phone conversations over the past 10 days…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Under threat of a Russian invasion, Kyiv shrugs — and prepares for war

KYIV, Ukraine — Tens of thousands of Russian troops stand battle-ready just a few hundred miles away. The U.S. repeats warnings of a "horrific" invasion that could come at any hour. Friendly nations speed up weapons shipments to help Ukraine's work-in-progress army fend off an attack.

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Ukrainian Troops Hold Drills with US Missiles as Military Aid Shipments Continue

Ukrainian troops on Friday trained at the Yavoriv military base in western Ukraine, using anti-tank missiles, launchers and other military hardware delivered by the United States as part of a $200 million security package. Soldiers, some in white camouflage gear, fired missiles or stood observing, while military vehicles drove across…

France 24

‘NATO will not get involved militarily in Ukraine’, says alliance’s deputy chief

With concern still high over a potential war between Russia and Ukraine, NATO's deputy secretary general spoke to FRANCE 24. Mircea Geoana told our Europe editor Catherine Nicholson: "NATO will not get involved militarily in Ukraine – we support Ukraine in many other ways, individual allies support Ukraine. And in…

France 24

'Priority is de-escalation through diplomacy': EU Justice Commissioner on Ukraine crisis

"Everything is on the table" regarding new EU sanctions on Russia - but "de-escalation through diplomacy" remains the bloc's priority in the Ukraine crisis. So says EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders in an in-depth interview with FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Catherine Nicholson. The former Belgian foreign minister said the European…

Reuters

First U.S. reinforcement troops for Europe arrive in Germany

The first U.S. troops reinforcing NATO allies in Eastern Europe and Germany amid a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border have arrived in Germany, the U.S. military's European Command said on Friday.

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Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin pretends to sleep as Ukraine athletes emerge at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

While attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics at Bird's Nest stadium, Russian leader Vladimir Putin appeared to fall asleep as Ukraine's athletes emerged

The Independent UK

German ex-leader Schroeder nominated as director at Gazprom

Russian state-owned gas company Gazprom says German ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has been nominated to join its board of directors

Radio France Internationale

Beijing Winter Olympics opening downplays geopolitical uncertainty

The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics began on Friday as China's reputation is marred by human rights concerns, while Russia, whose president Vladimir Putin is a guest of honor, is at loggerheads with the West over Ukraine.

The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine crisis: how is India affected? | Worldview with Suhasini Haidar

Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar takes a closer look at Russia-NATO tensions over Ukraine, and what it could mean for India

Al Jazeera

Ukraine crisis: Who are the Russia-backed separatists?

About 4 million live in two pro-Russia statelets, including fighters who were born in Ukraine and Russian volunteers.

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 962: ED arrests Punjab CM’s nephew, hijab row heats up

Salil Ahuja brings you the news from the Parliament, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Russia.

The Independent UK

Beijing Olympics: Vladimir Putin ‘falls asleep’ during opening ceremony

The Russian president apparently nodded off as the Ukrainian team walked in

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