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Explainer-Weakest link? Why Russian gas puts Europe in a bind over Ukraine

Escalating tensions between the West and Russia over Ukraine have raised concerns about vital Russian oil and gas flows to Europe, prompting the United States to offer reassurances that it will help its European allies find alternative supplies.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine crisis could see gas prices soar for Irish consumers, Central Bank warns

Russia controls up to 60% of the gas flowing into Europe

Irish Mirror

US embassy in Ukraine urges American citizens to leave country amid Russia tensions

The embassy urged Americans in Ukraine ‘to consider departing now using commercial or other privately available transportation options’

The Independent UK

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Negotiating parties in Paris talks commit to upholding ceasefire in eastern Ukraine

Advisors to the heads of state of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to uphold a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine after holding talks in Paris. The negotiations to defuse the crisis came as the US and NATO delivered written responses to Moscow’s raft of security demands…

France 24

Turning a blind eye to the greatest threats to global stability in half a century

The resumption of Northern Hemisphere travel, Russian troops on the Ukraine border, and China' s skirmishes with Taiwan – the NZ public and mainstream media show a strange lack of interest.

Newsroom.co.nz

Beijing Olympics could affect Russian thinking about Ukraine invasion - U.S. diplomat

The Beijing Winter Olympics could affect the timing of any Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Wednesday, adding that Chinese President Xi Jinping would not be happy if the two were to coincide.

Reuters

Ukraine news - live: De-escalate immediately, Nato warns Russia as it responds to Putin’s security demands

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U.S. Embassy in Ukraine urges American citizens to consider departing now

The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine urged American citizens in Ukraine to consider departing now, saying that the security situation in the country was "unpredictable due to the increased threat of Russian military action."

Reuters

Netherlands, Ukraine take Russia to European rights court

The Netherlands and Ukraine have urged a top European court to hear their cases that seek to hold Russia responsible for human rights violations in eastern Ukraine including the 2014 downing of a passenger jet that killed all 298 people on board

The Independent UK

Biden ‘stands by’ pledge to nominate Black woman to supreme court, White House says – as it happened

President urged to make good on promise to pick Black woman to fill vacancy, with Stephen Breyer to retire as justice – follow the latest

The Guardian - US

Ukraine tensions: what is the Normandy format and has it achieved anything?

French, German, Russian and Ukrainian diplomats are meeting in Paris in the latest effort to de-escalate the crisis

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian economy is ‘suffering’ amid Russian war threat, says British investor

Daniel Williams invests in four businesses across Ukraine and said his projects are “completely out the window” as Russian-Ukrainian tensions mount.

The Independent UK

Explainer-How Western sanctions might target Russia

Western countries have threatened to impose new financial and economic sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia has reached the point of no return in its conflict with Ukraine

The international crisis created by Russia over NATO’s eastern expansion has brought Europe to its most critical moment since the dissolution of the state of Yugoslavia in the early 1980s.

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Americans in Ukraine told to leave NOW as fears grow of Russian invasion

The US embassy in Ukraine has advised all of its citizens to get out of the country while they still can, amid fears a Russian invasion is imminent

Reuters

Spanish PM warns Russia of massive sanctions if it invades Ukraine

Russia would face massive economic consequences if it launched any kind of military intervention in Ukraine, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian general hints at potential date when Russia could launch attack

Ukrainian Lieutenant-General Oleksandr Pavliuk said February 20 is a date that's being considered for when Vladimir Putin sends troops into the country due to the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

Minister refuses to say if bill to crack down on Russian dirty money has been dropped

Government warned it would be ‘as popular as cup of cold sick’ if legislation ditched

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Cyber-attack briefly takes down Ukrainian ministry's promotional website

Unidentified hackers briefly took down a promotional website for Ukraine's foreign ministry for several hours on Wednesday, the ministry said, amid increased tensions between Kyiv and Moscow over a massive build-up of Russian forces near their borders.

The Independent UK

Russian dirty money and ‘close ties’ to Tories will thwart UK response to Ukraine invasion, experts warn

Russian dirty money in London – and “close ties” to the Tory party – will hinder the UK’s pledges to get tough with Moscow if it invades Ukraine, US experts are warning.

The Conversation

Ukraine: Russians I met recently in St Petersburg believe there will be no invasion – foreign policy expert

While preparing for a trip to Russia in late December 2021, I was half-joking to friends that my return to the UK could well be delayed either by COVID or a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The threat of an imminent war was permeating the western media by that stage, so…

Al Jazeera

‘There’s always danger’: Preparing for war on Ukraine’s front line

Soldiers monitor Russia-backed separatists as school children are taught what to do in the event of a sudden attack.

The Independent UK

Fishermen plan to disrupt Russia military drills off Irish coast

Don’t put yourselves at risk over Russia exercises plan, Tanaiste urges fishermen

The Independent UK

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

Western powers are ramping up preparations for a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

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

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