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Russia's menacing forces near Ukraine spark fears of an invasion. How close is Europe to its first war in decades?

As more than 100,000 Russian troops amass at the Ukranian border and diplomatic talks continue to fail, the West is on edge that Europe is teetering towards its first war in 30 years.

ABC News

U.S. clears Baltic states to send U.S.-made weapons to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has cleared Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to send U.S.-made missiles and other weapons to Ukraine, three sources familiar with the decision said, as President Joe Biden predicted Russia would move on Ukraine.

Reuters

Biden and Blinken offer assurances to Ukraine, warnings to Russia

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivered in-person assurances to Ukraine’s besieged leaders Wednesday as President Joe Biden vowed to punish Russia if it invades the former Soviet republic.

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France to ease restrictions; Austrian parliament approves mandatory vaccination – as it happened

French PM says from February work from home guidance will be changed and nightclubs reopen; Austria will have Europe’s first universal jabs mandate

The Guardian - UK

America’s Coming Age of Instability

Why Constitutional Crises and Political Violence Could Soon Be the Norm

Foreign Affairs

Highlights from Biden's marathon 2-hour press conference

From Russia to voting reform, the president made headlines on many fronts.

Axios

5 key takeaways from US President Biden’s news conference

Biden faces slumping poll numbers as he enters second year in office amid tensions with Russia and rising COVID cases.

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Tucker Carlson compares Russian threat to Ukraine to Mexico falling under control of China

The Fox News host made the bold comparison amid US intelligence reports of an impending Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Biden says Russia likely to invade Ukraine

"My guess is he will move in. He has to do something."

Axios

‘I probably shouldn’t go any further’: Biden gives frank description of what Putin really wants

US president says he expects Russian leader to invade Ukraine but would pay ‘dear price’

The Independent UK

Ukrainian president tells senators post-invasion sanctions are no help

The Senate is considering a package of sanctions to deter Russia.

Axios

US and Russia dig in over Ukraine crisis as Blinken visits Kyiv

Impasse leaves little hope that Antony Blinken and Sergey Lavrov’s meeting on Friday will ease soaring tensions.

Al Jazeera

Finland's PM says NATO membership is "very unlikely" in her current term

(This Jan.19 story corrects headline and third paragraph to show Marin was talking about her current term of office)

Reuters

Putin and Raisi back closer ties in Kremlin meeting

Hassan Rouhani’s 2017 visit was the last time an Iranian president had met his Russian counterpart at the Kremlin.

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Los Angeles Times

Blinken offers assurances, more military aid to a Ukraine fearing Russian invasion

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony J. Blnken delivered in-person assurances to Ukraine’s besieged leaders Wednesday, threatening to punish Russia if it invades the former Soviet republic.

France 24

Powerless Europe? Soaring prices expose EU's energy dependence

With prices at the pump surging and a showdown looming with major gas supplier Russia, the French president addressed the European Parliament to mark France's rotating presidency of the bloc. We ask about what Emmanuel Macron said and didn't say about the highest fuel prices in seven years with some…

The Hindu

What Vladimir Putin really wants

The West cannot ignore a determined Russian President any more as Moscow prepares for its next act — on Ukraine

Radio France Internationale

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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Daily Mirror

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

Roll Call

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

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

Reuters

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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’

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