Liz Truss demands ‘full-scale’ Russian withdrawal amid Moscow claims of partial troop pull-out British foreign secretary does not ‘trust’ Putin government The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
Russia Continues Media Campaign against US in Syria Moscow is pushing forward with its political and media campaign against US actions in Syria. Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022
WHO Europe warns of COVID rise in east, like Russia, Ukraine The head of the World Health Organization’s Europe office says it is turning its attention to growing rates of COVID-19 infection in eastern Europe The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
Russia will order invasion of Ukraine at 3am tomorrow, sources say There will be an attack on multiple fronts, according to reports Wales Online · Feb 15, 2022
Russia's Olympic doping case helps China skirt dicey topics The doping scandal around Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been a Games-changer at the Beijing Olympics The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
Germany’s Olaf Scholz heads to Moscow as diplomacy ramps up over Ukraine crisis Scholz will say the West is prepared to discuss Russia’s security concerns while also warning of sanctions The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
The TikTok war: Public video of Russia-Ukraine transforms battle theater Social media has changed the flow of information in these tense situations. Axios · Feb 15, 2022
Biden says Russian attack in Ukraine 'still very much a possibility' US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that a Russian attack on Ukraine remained a possibility and that reports that some Russian forces have moved away from the Ukraine border have not yet been verified by the United States. Read below about Tuesday's events as they unfolded. France 24 · Feb 15, 2022
Ukraine hit by cyber attack as U.S. questions Russian troop pullback Kyiv appeared to blame Russia for a cyber attack on Tuesday as U.S. President Joe Biden warned that more than 150,000 Russian troops were still amassed near Ukraine's borders after Moscow's announcement of a partial pullback was met with scepticism. Reuters · Feb 15, 2022
Russian invasion of Ukraine set for '3am today' with missiles and tank attack Intelligence sources state Russia's invasion of Ukraine will begin on Wednesday afternoon with Europe on the brink of war despite Vladimir Putin pulling back some of his country's forces Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022
Russia says it's pulling back some troops from Ukraine border It's a sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin may agree to de-escalate the crisis, but the threat of war isn't over yet. Axios · Feb 15, 2022
Ukraine crisis could lead Europe to 'the brink of war' Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warns The UK Foreign Secretary said she was 'very worried' about the prospect of the Ukraine conflict becoming a wider European war. Daily Record · Feb 15, 2022
The problems between Russia and Ukraine explained Western powers continuing to seek diplomatic solutions while ramping up preparations for a possible invasion by Vladimir Putin The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
Russia confirms ‘partial’ withdrawal of troops from Ukraine border Move could be sign of de-escalation but western officials say there are no immediate signs of Russian drawdown The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2022
Wales Online · Feb 15, 2022 Russian troops 'returning to bases' from Ukraine border Hopes move could reduce tensions in the area
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022 Hopes for diplomatic end to Ukraine crisis as Johnson chairs emergency meeting The Prime Minister will lead a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee as Liz Truss warned a Russian invasion of Ukraine could still be imminent.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2022 Boris Johnson warns threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine remains but hopes for ‘diplomatic opening’ – as it happened Prime minister says ‘intelligence is not encouraging’ and reveals Russian field hospitals in Belarus appear to be part of invasion preparations
Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022 Russian invasion 'would not stop at Ukraine' as Europe on 'brink of war', warns Liz Truss Boris Johnson will chair an emergency COBR meeting on the Ukraine crisis as Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warned that military action could be 'imminent'
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022 How could the US aid Ukraine if Russia invades? Washington said to be considering sending thousands of US troops to Nato allies in Eastern Europe
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022 Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato? Vladimir Putin is vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to the military alliance
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2022 Russia-Ukraine crisis a ‘dangerous moment for the world’, warns Truss UK foreign secretary says invasion by Putin could embolden Iran and China to expand their ambitions
Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022 Russia pulls back forces from Ukraine border in move that could reduce tensions Video shows what is believed to be Russian tanks returning back to base following drills as the Kremlin appears to be pulling troops back from the Ukraine border
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022 Why would Russia invade Ukraine? Diplomatic efforts to resolve regional tensions ongoing but military forces in place in the event that conflict should erupt
Chronicle Live · Feb 15, 2022 Emergency Cobra meeting called by Boris Johnson amid Ukraine crisis Boris Johnson maintains that there is still "a crucial window for democracy"
Reuters · Feb 15, 2022 Russia says it returns some troops to base in areas near Ukraine Some troops in Russia's military districts adjacent to Ukraine are returning to their bases after completing drills, Russia's defence ministry said on Tuesday, a move that could de-escalate frictions between Moscow and the West.