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Six Russian war landing ships sail past UK on way to Ukraine as tension mounts

The Korolev, Minsk and Kaliningrad are from the Baltic Fleet and are today sailing south passing England in open seas, amid speculation that are bound for an impending invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine tensions: power posturing or trouble on the home front for Putin?

There is a pressing need to understand what’s behind Moscow’s growing threat to use military force against Ukraine. The real motivation for Russia’s aggression will largely determine the west’s room for manoeuvre. Despite amassing 100,000 troops on its western border with Ukraine, Russia has repeatedly denied that it plans to…

The Conversation

Ukraine court refuses to arrest ex-leader in treason case

A court in Ukraine has rejected a motion by the prosecutors to remand former President Petro Poroshenko in custody pending investigation and trial on the charges of treason, allowing the politician to walk out with a few restrictions

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Putin hosts Iranian president for Kremlin talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted his Iranian counterpart, hailing their the two countries’ cooperation on international issues, including the Syrian crisis

The Independent UK

US, allies pledge unity on Russia; to do what isn't as clear

President Joe Biden has rallied European allies to pledge as one that they will take tough measures against Russia if it rolls troops into Ukraine

The Independent UK

Fear and defiance on Ukraine’s frontline: ‘We don’t like dictators here’

With ageing Soviet-era rockets and a depleted, elderly fleet, Ukraine’s military hold their breath for Moscow’s next move

The Guardian - UK

U.S. will continue diplomatic efforts to prevent Russian aggression in Ukraine -Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said the United States will continue relentless diplomatic efforts to prevent Russian aggression in Ukraine, following his meeting in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Reuters

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Republicans block voting rights protections from advancing – as it happened

Chamber expected to reject Democrats’ voting rights bill – follow the latest

The Guardian - US

Russia says it will take nothing less but NATO expansion ban

Russia has maintained a tough posture amid the tensions over its troop buildup near Ukraine

The Independent UK

Macron Says EU Must Work on New Security Pact to Put to Russia

European Union countries must work together on a new stability and security deal that they could then discuss with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron told the European Parliament on Wednesday. Referring to "destabilization efforts" in the continent, Macron, speaking as France starts its presidency of the EU, said Europe wants…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France's Macron calls for EU plan to ease Russia tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron says the European Union should quickly draw up a new security plan containing proposals to help ease tensions with Russia

The Independent UK

How real is Russia’s threat to deploy missiles to Latin America?

Dismissed by some as propaganda ‘nonsense’, Moscow’s warning evokes memories of the Cuban missile crisis.

Al Jazeera

Borders must not be moved by force, Germany's Scholz says

Borders in Europe must not be moved by force, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that after years of rising tensions around Ukraine's border with Russia, it was impossible to stay silent on the matter.

Reuters

Explainer-How financial Western sanctions might target Russia

Growing tensions between Moscow and Western powers have raised the prospect of new sanctions on Russia, possibly the severest yet, in the event of a Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine.

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Macron says EU must work on new security pact to put to Russia

European Union countries must work together on a new stability and security deal that they could then discuss with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron told the European Parliament on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Opposition Sources Point to Signs of Russian Control over Latakia Port

Syrian opposition sources said that a joint patrol between the Russian military police and the Syrian regime forces in the port of Latakia, on Monday, was a military measure aimed at deploying observation points in the port, which was attacked twice by Israel in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

World Cup final price hike as Qatar 2022 tickets go on sale to fans

The most expensive tickets on general sale for the 18 December showpiece at Lusail Stadium are 5,850 Qatari riyals ($1,607)

The Independent UK

US warns Russia could invade Ukraine ‘at any point’ as Blinken arrives in Kiev

Ukrainian defence ministry estimates 127,000 Russian troops near border

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US, Russia Dig in Heels over Ukraine as Tensions Mount

The United States and Russia dug in their heels Wednesday over Russia's military buildup on Ukraine's border with no sign either will relent from entrenched positions that have raised fears of a Russian invasion and a new war in Europe. Ahead of critical talks Friday between US Secretary of State…

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands could die if Russia invades Ukraine, minister warns

James Heappey said it would be ‘extraordinarily stupid’ for Vladimir Putin to launch an offensive.

Reuters

Biden sees Russia moving on Ukraine, sows doubt on Western response

U.S. President Joe Biden predicted on Wednesday that Russia will make a move on Ukraine, saying Russia would pay dearly for a full-scale invasion but suggesting there could be a lower cost for a "minor incursion."

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Blinken pledges ‘relentless’ diplomacy

Ukraine crisis news from January 19: US working to ‘prevent aggression’ as fears grow of an imminent Russian invasion.

Evening Standard

Minister warns Ukraine war with Russia could be just ‘weeks away’

Tens of thousands of people could die if war breaks out between Ukraine and Russia, a Government minister said on Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: The Kremlin’s menace grows. How will the West respond?

It’s been six weeks since President Joe Biden’s videoconference with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the crisis in Ukraine. Since then, Putin’s saber-rattling has only gotten louder.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trudy Rubin: Putin may create a fake excuse to invade Ukraine — again

Last week the White House accused Moscow of sending saboteurs into eastern Ukraine to create a provocation that would give Vladimir Putin an excuse to invade the country, after amassing 100,000 troops on its borders.

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