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Biden, Kishida agree to boost security, economic cooperation amid rising concerns

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed in a virtual meeting on Friday to boost cooperation on pressing economic and security issues, including China, North Korea's missiles and Russia's threat to Ukraine.

Reuters

U.S. will give Russians written response to NATO demands, Blinken says

Blinken also said Putin and Biden could meet for a summit.

Axios

Bulgaria says it decides on its defence with NATO allies

Bulgaria decides on its defence plans in coordination with its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Friday after Russia said its security demands included that NATO forces leave Bulgaria and Romania.

Reuters

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How the Biden administration is making gains in an uphill battle against Russian hackers

On Jan. 14, 2022, the FSB, Russia’s domestic intelligence service, announced that it had broken up the notorious Russia-based REvil ransomware criminal organization. The FSB said the actions were taken in response to a request from U.S. authorities. The move marks a dramatic shift in Russia’s response to criminal cyberattacks…

The Conversation

5 things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine – and why the US is involved

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Jan. 19, 2022, that he thinks Russia will invade Ukraine, and cautioned Russian president Vladimir Putin that he “will regret having done it,” following months of building tension.

The Conversation

Blinken vows swift and severe response if Russia attacks Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said after talks with Russia's foreign minister on Friday that Moscow would face a "swift, severe and a united response" if it invades Ukraine.

Reuters

Ukraine says Russia recruiting mercenaries, sending arms to east

Kyiv says Russia is surging support to pro-Moscow groups in separatist regions as top US, Russian diplomats meet.

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US ‘considering evacuating diplomats’ families’ from Ukraine amid growing fears of Russian invasion

The US is considering evacuating family members of diplomats stationed in Ukraine amid fears of a Russian invasion, according to reports.

Evening Standard

Ukraine: US and Russia hold ‘constructive’ talks in Geneva but war fears remain

Biden warns Moscow will ‘pay a heavy price’ if it invades Ukraine, while Russia says it is ‘not afraid’ of the US

The Independent UK

Russia will be ‘punished’ if troops are sent into Ukraine – No 10

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said Vladimir Putin must ‘desist and step back’ from aggression on the border.

The Independent UK

Ukraine crisis explained: World War 3 fears as Russia deploys troops to border

The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has been being stoked by Russia for nearly a decade now as Russia has over 100,000 troops amassed at the border

Daily Mirror

Russia's central bank proposes ban on using cryptocurrency and mining it

The plan is the latest in a worldwide shift to government crackdowns on crypto

Chronicle Live

What next for Iran and Russia ties after Raisi-Putin meeting?

Tehran’s relations with Moscow to be bolstered, regardless of the fate of the nuclear deal, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Vulnerable Malians could ‘pay the price’ of heavy sanctions, warn aid groups

NGOs call for aid exemption to EU-backed sanctions imposed after election postponement and arrival of Russian paramilitary

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German chancellor to discuss Russia with France's Macron on Tuesday

Chancellor Olaf Scholz will discuss Russia with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, said a German government spokesperson, as major Western powers aim to resolve tensions with Russia regarding Ukraine.

Reuters

Blinken calls for Russia to release two U.S. citizens at Geneva talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday raised the cases of Paul Whelan and Trevor Reed, two U.S. citizens detained in Russia and repeated Washington's call for their release during talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Mitch McConnell’s comments on Black voters spark outrage

Senate minority leader suggests African Americans and Americans are two distinct groups. Plus, Sonny Rollins on spending two years playing on the Williamsburg Bridge

Reuters

EU takes Russia to WTO over export restrictions on wood

The European Union started a legal challenge at the World Trade Organization on Friday over Russian export restrictions on wood products.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Is There a Link Between Syria and Ukraine?

Geneva is hosting two meetings on Friday. The first between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to discuss Ukraine, and the second between UN Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen and US Official Ethan Goldrich to review the Syrian situation and propose a “step for…

Reuters

Kremlin says it wants to avoid raising tensions over Ukraine breakaway regions

The Kremlin reacted coolly on Friday to a Russian parliament initiative to recognise two pro-Russian breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent states, saying it was important to avoid steps that could increase tensions.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran, Russia and China Begin Joint Naval Drill

Iran, Russia and China on Friday began a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean aimed at boosting marine security, state media reported. Iran's state TV said 11 of its vessels were joined by three Russian ships including a destroyer, and two Chinese vessels.

The Independent UK

Why would Russia invade Ukraine?

US president Joe Biden predicts Vladimir Putin will ‘move in’ on Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Russia to flex muscles with navy drills involving all its fleets

The sweeping set of January-February exercises comes during a standoff with the West over NATO enlargement.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Russia, US voice hope for diplomacy

Ukraine tensions news from January 21: Lavrov and Blinken conclude Geneva talks aimed at defusing tensions.

Reuters

Ukraine says Russia recruiting mercenaries, sending weapons to eastern Ukraine

Ukraine's military intelligence said on Friday that Russia was actively recruiting mercenaries and sending them for intensive training in separatist-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine.

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