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‘It is past time to leave Ukraine’: western diplomats flee Kyiv

Embassies of Britain, US and Canada have sent staff home or to the western city of Lviv

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2022

Countdown to Russia-Ukraine war as tanks move to border and efforts to stop Moscow fail

Efforts to bring Vladimir Putin and Russia back from the brink of war have become increasingly difficult with reports conflict could erupt at any moment

Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2022

Ukraine turmoil could ‘kick off quite quickly’, says British student who fled

UK nationals are rushing to leave the country as the threat of a Russian invasion looms.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022

Can the U.N. do more than just talk about Russia, Ukraine crisis?

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, canceled a planned visit to Liberia this week to focus instead on U.N. diplomacy on Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine as Washington warns Moscow could invade at any time.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2022

Ukraine crisis: miscalculation could trigger unintended wider conflict

‘Risk of something going down like a mid-air collision, or a trigger-happy Russian or American, can really escalate things quickly’

The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2022

Dundee figure skater Natasha McKay hoping to shine in international spotlight at Winter Olympic Games

McKay's practice sessions have been attended by scores of international media as cameras followed the every move of doping-embroiled 15-year-old Russian sensation Kamila Valieva

Daily Record · Feb 13, 2022

Vladimir Putin 'doesn't give a s**t and will react if pushed', ambassador warns

Russia's ambassador to Sweden, Viktor Tatarintsev, made the stark comments during an interview with the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet after more than a dozen countries told their citizens to leave Ukraine as the risk of war with Russia rises

Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2022

U.S. officials won't confirm reports on possible Russia invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday

Senior U.S. officials on Sunday said they could not confirm reports that U.S. intelligence indicates that Russia is planning to invade Ukraine on Wednesday, but said they would try to prevent any "surprise attack" by sharing what they knew of Russia's plans.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2022

VIDEO: Russian Cop Skis Along Icy Street In Shoes Before Foiling Fleeing Drunk Driver

A routine traffic stop quickly turned into a death-defying incident for the brave officer who held onto his suspect to the end.

Zenger · Feb 13, 2022

Ukraine advises airlines to skirt Black Sea due to Russian drills

Ukraine on Sunday advised airlines to avoid flying over the open waters of the Black Sea from Monday to Saturday due to Russian naval exercises taking place there.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2022