Russia invading Ukraine would mean ‘body bags returning to Moscow’, says senior US official Warning comes as the residents of Kiev – alongside people across the country – mark a day of unity The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
Signs of peace: On Russian pullback from Ukraine border Russia’s decision to pull back some troops suggests it sees potential in proposals by Macron and Scholz The Hindu · Feb 16, 2022
Scientist who led double life with families on two continents admits spying for Russia in Miami Hector Cabrera Fuentes was arrested in 2020 in Florida and faces four years in prison The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
Ukrainians vow to defend their country against Russia 'to the last breath' Ukrainians sang their hearts out in Kyiv’s Olympics Stadium after unfurling a 200-metre national flag. People also gathered in Maidan Square in the capital, pledging to fight for their country Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2022
Decision on Iran Nuclear Deal Days Away, Ball in Tehran’s Court, Says France France's foreign minister said on Wednesday that a decision on salvaging Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers was just days away, but that it was now up to Tehran to make the political choice. Indirect talks between Iran and the United States on reviving the tattered agreement resumed last… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022
Russians ridicule western media on ‘day of no invasion’ Officials and pundits mock predictions that Russia would invade, as livestream of Kyiv shows light traffic The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022
Ukrainians mark day of unity against fears of a Russian invasion Zelenskiy said he has not seen signs of a Russian troop withdrawal as he toured Ukraine to mark Unity Day The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022
Ukraine suffers its worst cyberattack ever amid ongoing Russia tensions A cyberattack aimed at paralyzing Ukraine’s banks and government websites was the worst in the country’s history, officials in Kyiv said, as the standoff with Russia continues to draw warnings of a potential invasion. Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2022
U.S. warns of Russia-sponsored hackers targeting defense contractors The hackers gained contractor's emails, sensitive information and "export-controlled technology," per the intelligence community. Axios · Feb 16, 2022
Giuliani says he has proof that Hillary Clinton got FBI to spy on Trump Just when you thought Rudy Giuliani’s ties to Donald Trump couldn’t get any more cringeworthy, the former president's lawyer claims he has “1,000 documents” related to the Russia collusion probe stashed in his bedroom. Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2022
Russia still moving forces towards Ukraine’s border despite withdrawal claims, says UK’s head of military intelligence In a rare statement, Lieutenant General Sir Jim Hockenhull said there had been sightings of additional armoured vehicles, helicopters and a field hospital Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2022
Nato says no sign of Russian troop drawback from Ukrainian border The alliance is considering establishing new battlegroups in central, eastern and south-eastern Europe to counter Russian threat. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
Putin hosts leader of Brazil for talks amid Ukraine crisis Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro for talks in Moscow and hailed ties between the two countries, which he described as “friendship and mutual understanding.” The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
What does ROC mean? Dark reason Russia can’t compete in the Olympics The winter Olympics are approaching their final stages, but as Team GB's hunt for a medal goes on, many people in the UK have been wondering what the story behind the mysterious ROC is Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2022
Reuters · Feb 16, 2022 Ukraine intelligence shows no proof of Russian troop withdrawal: minister The latest Ukrainian intelligence report compiled on Wednesday shows no evidence of Russia pulling back its forces from near Ukraine's borders, Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov told Reuters in an interview.
Reuters · Feb 16, 2022 Satellite images prove Russian failure to withdraw troops, NATO says NATO can prove Russia's failure to withdraw troops from Ukraine's borders with satellite images, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2022 NATO chief warns Russian aggression 'new normal' amid 'crisis in European security' Russia maintains a 'massive invasion force' around Ukraine and there are no signs of de-escalation of the crisis, NATO general secretary Jens Stoltenberg warned
Reuters · Feb 16, 2022 NATO commanders to draw up plans for possible new battlegroups in eastern Europe NATO has tasked its commanders to work out details for a deployment of battlegroups to the alliance's southeastern flank in response to Russia's military build-up on Ukraine's borders, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022 Ukraine: Nato to send new battle groups to eastern Europe as Russia fails to deliver de-escalation ‘New normal’: Nato must prepare for future in which Moscow is ready to use force to undermine European security, says Stoltenberg
The Hindu · Feb 16, 2022 NATO, U.S. sceptical of Russian troop pullout ‘Military build-up seems to be continuing around Ukraine’
Edinburgh Live · Feb 16, 2022 Edinburgh nuclear bunker to become museum as plans approved by council Until 1982 the Barnton Quarry bunker played a key role in the country's defence against nuclear threat from Russia –and would have been home to hundreds of politicians and civil servants in the event of an attack.
Reuters · Feb 16, 2022 Hard choice to flee Kyiv for British father fearing Russian war Out of seven countries 45-year-old British businessman Daniel Williams has lived in, Ukraine seemed to him the most welcoming one.
Reuters · Feb 16, 2022 Russia says U.S. whipping up tensions over Ukraine to block Nord Stream 2, grab gas market share A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday that the United States was stirring up tensions over Ukraine in order to block implementation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, news agencies reported.
Reuters · Feb 16, 2022 Far from Russian border, western Ukrainian city offers safe haven Joel Wasserman knew it was time to leave Kyiv when the United States began warning that a Russian offensive on Ukraine could be imminent, and that its capital could be attacked this time.
Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2022 Ukrainian families living in Britain fear for relatives and friends still in country Lidiia Nicholls is worried for her mother Nataliya, 59, who is in Ukraine at the moment. She said the situation in the country is 'very, very dangerous', adding that 'Ukrainians are very patriotic'