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Berlin and Paris illuminate buildings in Ukrainian colours in show of unity

The German capital lit up the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin's most famous landmark in blue and yellow, the national colours of Ukraine, on Wednesday evening in a show of unity with Kyiv as the crisis with Russia deepens.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022

Israel Urges Diplomatic Solution in Ukraine, Avoids Mention of Russia

Israel called on Wednesday for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis and said it was concerned about the country's large Jewish community but avoided any mention of Russia, a major player in the conflict in Syria. "Israel shares international concern over the steps in eastern Ukraine and the severe…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

Ukraine Says Another Sweeping Cyberattack Underway as State Websites and Banks Hit

The websites of Ukraine's government, foreign ministry and state security service were down on Wednesday in what the government said was the start of another massive denial of service (DDoS) attack that began at around 4 p.m. (1400 GMT). Ukrainian authorities said this week they had seen online warnings that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine attacks its distinct history and reveals his imperial instincts

Vladimir Putin has long insisted Ukraine is part of the country he rules. This was painted more starkly than ever as he announced that Russian troops were undertaking a “special military operation” in its western neighbour. But to the rest of the world, what Russia is undertaking is simply an…

The Conversation · Feb 23, 2022

Fighting the threat from Putin will take teamwork. But who trusts Johnson’s Britain?

A country that spends its time antagonising allies and threatening trade wars needs to grow up and get real, fast, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022

Biden sanctioning company behind Nord Stream 2 pipeline in Russia

The energy pipeline has complicated efforts at diplomacy

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Swiss refrain from immediate sanctions against Russia

Switzerland has refrained from immediate sanctions on Russia following its breach of Ukraine's sovereignty, the government said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022

Fendi, Capasa open a more relaxed Milan Fashion Week

The Italian fashion world has opened a Milan Fashion Week that brought the return of Russian buyers after two years and the easing of pandemic travel restrictions

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Ukrainians in UK making plans to return home to take up arms

Community leaders say some military veterans have already decided to return home in response to Russian incursion

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022

What steps should Britain take to avert war in Ukraine?

Letters: Anthony O’Neill on the dangers of a proxy war; Robin Milner-Gulland on the need for patient diplomacy; Adam Lawson on Ukraine’s right to self-determination; and David Copsey on Putin’s long-term ambitions

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022