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Blinken to meet Lavrov, but will first talk with French, German and UK counterparts after Kyiv visit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to choose the "peaceful path" on Ukraine, as he visited Kyiv to show support before crunch talks with Russia later this week.

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Tens of thousands could die if Russia goes to war with Ukraine, minister warns

Former Army officer James Heappey said tens of thousands of people could die if Russia launches an attack on Ukraine. He added Moscow would be 'extraordinarily stupid' to go to war with its neighbour

Daily Mirror

Senators struggle on Russia sanctions as 'hourglass' runs low - Roll Call

As Russia inches closer to invading Ukraine, senators are running out of time for a sanctions package that might provide deterrence.

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Macron waxes lyrical on Europe but French MEPs pull him down to earth

President Macron addressed MEPs on Wednesday, urging Europe to become a "power of the future", capable of guaranteeing its own security in the face of Russian military moves on the continent's doorstep. But French MEPs were more interested in debating his domestic policies.

Radio France Internationale

Kazakh defense minister fired; last Russia-led troops leave

The Russian Defense Ministry says all the troops deployed to Kazakhstan by a Russia-led security alliance to help quell violent unrest have left the former Soviet nation

The Independent UK

Canada's Trudeau says Russian aggression toward Ukraine unacceptable

Canada is working with international partners to make clear to Russia that any further moves against Ukraine are "absolutely unacceptable," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Macron says EU must start own dialogue with Russia over Ukraine

France’s president hopes to restart four-way talks between Russia, Germany, France and Ukraine

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Joe Biden thinks Russia will attack Ukraine – but will face a ‘stiff price’

US president alarms government in Kyiv by saying Nato was divided on how to respond to ‘minor incursion’

The Guardian - UK

Six Russian war landing ships sail past UK on way to Ukraine as tension mounts

The Korolev, Minsk and Kaliningrad are from the Baltic Fleet and are today sailing south passing England in open seas, amid speculation that are bound for an impending invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine tensions: power posturing or trouble on the home front for Putin?

There is a pressing need to understand what’s behind Moscow’s growing threat to use military force against Ukraine. The real motivation for Russia’s aggression will largely determine the west’s room for manoeuvre. Despite amassing 100,000 troops on its western border with Ukraine, Russia has repeatedly denied that it plans to…

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Ukraine court refuses to arrest ex-leader in treason case

A court in Ukraine has rejected a motion by the prosecutors to remand former President Petro Poroshenko in custody pending investigation and trial on the charges of treason, allowing the politician to walk out with a few restrictions

The Independent UK

Putin hosts Iranian president for Kremlin talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted his Iranian counterpart, hailing their the two countries’ cooperation on international issues, including the Syrian crisis

The Independent UK

US, allies pledge unity on Russia; to do what isn't as clear

President Joe Biden has rallied European allies to pledge as one that they will take tough measures against Russia if it rolls troops into Ukraine

The Independent UK

Fear and defiance on Ukraine’s frontline: ‘We don’t like dictators here’

With ageing Soviet-era rockets and a depleted, elderly fleet, Ukraine’s military hold their breath for Moscow’s next move

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U.S. will continue diplomatic efforts to prevent Russian aggression in Ukraine -Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said the United States will continue relentless diplomatic efforts to prevent Russian aggression in Ukraine, following his meeting in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

The Guardian - US

Republicans block voting rights protections from advancing – as it happened

Chamber expected to reject Democrats’ voting rights bill – follow the latest

The Independent UK

Russia says it will take nothing less but NATO expansion ban

Russia has maintained a tough posture amid the tensions over its troop buildup near Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron Says EU Must Work on New Security Pact to Put to Russia

European Union countries must work together on a new stability and security deal that they could then discuss with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron told the European Parliament on Wednesday. Referring to "destabilization efforts" in the continent, Macron, speaking as France starts its presidency of the EU, said Europe wants…

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The Independent UK

France's Macron calls for EU plan to ease Russia tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron says the European Union should quickly draw up a new security plan containing proposals to help ease tensions with Russia

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How real is Russia’s threat to deploy missiles to Latin America?

Dismissed by some as propaganda ‘nonsense’, Moscow’s warning evokes memories of the Cuban missile crisis.

Reuters

Borders must not be moved by force, Germany's Scholz says

Borders in Europe must not be moved by force, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that after years of rising tensions around Ukraine's border with Russia, it was impossible to stay silent on the matter.

Reuters

Explainer-How financial Western sanctions might target Russia

Growing tensions between Moscow and Western powers have raised the prospect of new sanctions on Russia, possibly the severest yet, in the event of a Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine.

Reuters

Macron says EU must work on new security pact to put to Russia

European Union countries must work together on a new stability and security deal that they could then discuss with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron told the European Parliament on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Opposition Sources Point to Signs of Russian Control over Latakia Port

Syrian opposition sources said that a joint patrol between the Russian military police and the Syrian regime forces in the port of Latakia, on Monday, was a military measure aimed at deploying observation points in the port, which was attacked twice by Israel in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

World Cup final price hike as Qatar 2022 tickets go on sale to fans

The most expensive tickets on general sale for the 18 December showpiece at Lusail Stadium are 5,850 Qatari riyals ($1,607)

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