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British envoy heads to Moscow to try to ease Ukraine crisis

Britain’s top diplomat heads to Moscow to try to defuse tensions raised by Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine

The Independent UK

Slovakia backs U.S. defence pact despite opposition during Ukraine crisis

Lawmakers in Slovakia narrowly approved a defence treaty with the United States on Wednesday, making it the last NATO member on the alliance's eastern frontier to enact such a pact, despite rowdy opposition in parliament fuelled by the Ukraine crisis.

Reuters

Ukraine crisis: Liz Truss warns Russia any invasion would be ‘huge mistake’ as she lands in Moscow

Boris Johnson is also expected to visit Poland on Thursday amid ongoing fears of Russian invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about the fears of war

Britain is preparing a diplomatic foray into the Ukraine crisis

The Independent UK

Lithuania seeks permanent U.S. troop deployment in face of Russian build-up

Lithuania will ask the United States to permanently station troops in the country to help boost security, the Baltic nation's president said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Ukraine Sees Chance for Diplomacy but Seeks Sanctions against Russia

Ukraine believes there is still a chance of resolving the West's standoff with Russia through diplomacy but that there are already grounds to impose sanctions on Moscow, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday. The United States and the European Union have threatened Russia with new sanctions if it attacks…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia warns UK to stop ‘pointless’ sanctions threats ahead of talks on Ukraine

Russian ambassador to London says meetings will probably be ‘fairly short’ if UK threatens sanctions again

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First Thing: Macron claims Putin gave him personal assurances on Ukraine

French president’s statement that Russian leader vowed not to escalate crisis met with scepticism in Kyiv. Plus, A-ha moments could trigger fast climate action

The Guardian - UK

Japan to divert LNG to Europe amid worries over Ukraine

Japan has decided to divert some of its gas reserves to Europe amid growing concern over disruptions of supplies due to the Ukraine crisis

The Independent UK

Johnson heads to Poland as UK launches diplomatic push over Ukraine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit Poland while Foreign Secretary Liz Truss heads to Russia, with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace set to follow.

The Independent UK

Russian war games in Belarus designed to ‘send Ukraine a message’

Experts raise alarm over imminent drills which NATO says mark the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War.

Al Jazeera

West Lothian zoo gives a home to Russian bear who was kept as a pet and fed milk

A Russian bear who was kept as a pet and fed milk, water and bread has found her forever home at a West Lothian zoo and will arrive to Scotland in the coming weeks.

Edinburgh Live

Vast drills spotlight Russia's grip on Belarus during standoff with West

Russia launches the active phase of vast military exercises in Belarus on Thursday, a display of strength that shows how Moscow's tightening grip on Minsk has given it enhanced capabilities in its standoff with the West over Ukraine.

Reuters

Ukraine diplomacy: It already happened

Joe Biden and Tony Blinken claim they want a diplomatic solution in Ukraine. A path to reach one already exists

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Blinken Lands in Australia Ahead of Indo-Pacific Meeting

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and key allies are “voting with their feet” by flying to Australia to focus on challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, Australia’s foreign minister said Wednesday, as fears rise of a Russian invasion of Ukraine on the other side of the globe. Blinken landed in the…

Benzinga

Russia May Soon Recognize Bitcoin And Other Cryptos As Types Of Currency: Local Reports

Russia is likely to soon recognize Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies as a form of currency as the government and the Central Bank of Russia have reached a deal on their regulation, the Russian newspap

Reuters

Ukraine sees chance for diplomacy but seeks sanctions against Russia

Ukraine believes there is still a chance of resolving the West's standoff with Russia kuleba through diplomacy but that there are already grounds to impose sanctions on Moscow, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trudy Rubin: Ukrainian civilians train for war with cardboard guns: 'We are scared but we are ready'

NEAR KYIV, Ukraine — In a snow-covered forest one hour outside Kyiv, I am watching 250 Ukrainian civilians train to defend their capital if the Russians invade.

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Pope says war in Ukraine would be "madness," backs talks

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that war in Ukraine would be "madness" and hoped that tensions between that country and Russia could be overcome through multi-lateral dialogue.

Al Jazeera

Blinken in Australia for Quad talks as Ukraine tensions simmer

US’s top diplomat expected to discuss growing China-Russia ties at Quad meeting of foreign ministers in Melbourne.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia explained: A simple guide to what’s going on

Western powers continuing to seek diplomatic solutions while ramping up preparations for a possible invasion by Vladimir Putin

Reuters

Russia accuses West of ramping up pressure with Ukraine arms supplies

A senior Russian official accused the West on Wednesday of ramping up political pressure on Moscow by supplying weapons and ammunition to support Ukraine during a standoff over a Russian military buildup.

The Independent UK

How could the US aid Ukraine if Russia invades?

Washington is said to be considering sending thousands of US troops to Nato allies in Eastern Europe

The Independent UK

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Vladimir Putin is vehemently opposed to neighbouring Ukraine signing up to the military alliance

Tribune News Service

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Western 'support' also makes Ukraine nervous

With more than 100,000 Russian troops on their border, Ukrainians are nervous, and that’s hardly surprising.

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