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Russia's Daily COVID-19 Infections near 200,000 for 1st Time

Russian authorities on Thursday reported nearly 200,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, in another record fueled by the rapid spread of the omicron variant amid a low vaccination rate and the absence of major restrictions for adults. The state coronavirus task force tallied 197,076 new infections over the past 24 hours,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

Russian maritime drills not affecting Ukrainian markets, traders say

Russia's naval exercises in the Black and Azov Seas and the closure of traditional shipping routes have so far not affected the Ukrainian grain export market, traders said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 11, 2022

UK defense secretary in Moscow amid Ukraine trensions

Britain's defense secretary is visiting Moscow for talks on easing tensions amid massive Russian war games near Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

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Ukraine conflict 'matters' for Aust: US

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the importance of the crisis along Ukraine's border extends to Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

AAP · Feb 11, 2022

Russia in four-way talks demanded Ukraine negotiate with separatists, France says

Russia agreed to further discussions with France, Germany and Ukraine over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, but said Ukraine must commit to negotiate with separatists in its east, which was a "red line", France's Elysee palace said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 11, 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

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

Finland seals deal for U.S. F-35 stealth jets, reflecting tight ties to NATO

Finland has sealed a deal to buy dozens of F-35 stealth warplanes from the United States, in a sign of its military's close ties with NATO at a time of high tension between the West and Russia in Europe.

Reuters · Feb 11, 2022

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Blinken says Russian invasion of Ukraine could come at any time

Russia has sent more forces to its border with Ukraine and could launch an invasion at any time, including during the Beijing Winter Olympics, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 11, 2022

Fifteen-year-old Russian skater Kamila Valieva faces being thrown out of Winter Olympics

She tested positive for a banned heart medication in December

Irish Mirror · Feb 11, 2022

Russia's spy chief warns Ukrainian army's war preparations 'in full swing'

Sergei Naryshkin, head of SVR foreign intelligence, says Ukraine are ready for war, as he described reports of Russian hostility as a "blatant lie" by the West

Daily Mirror · Feb 11, 2022

Satellite Images Show New Russian Military Deployments Near Ukraine

Commercial satellite images published by a private US company show new Russian military deployments at several locations near Ukraine, suggesting that Moscow's force buildup continues amid a flurry of diplomacy aimed at easing the crisis. Russia is holding joint military exercises in ex-Soviet Belarus as well as naval drills in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

Ukraine-Russia explained: A simple guide to what’s going on

Western powers continuing to seek diplomatic solutions while ramping up preparations for a possible invasion by Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

How could the US aid Ukraine if Russia invades?

Washington is said to be considering sending thousands of US troops to Nato allies in Eastern Europe

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

Satellite images show new Russian military deployments near Ukraine

Commercial satellite images published by a private U.S. company show new Russian military deployments at several locations near Ukraine, suggesting that Moscow's force buildup continues amid a flurry of diplomacy aimed at easing the crisis.

Reuters · Feb 11, 2022

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The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

At Olympics and beyond, getting away with it is Russia's way

Be it sports, politics, hacking or war, the recent history of Russia’s relationship with the world can be summed up in one phrase: They get away with it

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

Kamila Valieva’s failed drugs test exposes Russia and IOC’s broken relationship

The story becomes a welfare story as well as a doping one due to the Russian being just 15 years old

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

US, China Lock Horns over Ukraine at UN

The US envoy to the United Nations called on Beijing Thursday to encourage Russia "to do the right thing" in the Ukraine crisis -- drawing a sharp response from her Chinese counterpart who accused Washington of fanning tensions. "We would hope that the Chinese would play a role in encouraging…

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

EXPLAINER: Putin’s Ukraine strategy mixes threats, diplomacy

With Russia carrying out a massive military buildup near Ukraine and the West roundly rejecting Moscow’s security demands, a window for diplomacy in the crisis appears to be closing

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

Brussels Accuses Moscow of Trying to Divide Europeans

The European Union on Thursday accused Russia, as the Ukraine crisis churned, of trying to divide EU members by sending letters to individual countries seeking clarification of their stance on a principle of international security. The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said he had responded to the letters sent…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

Quad Ministers Address Indo-Pacific ‘Coercion’, Climate, COVID

The United States, Australia, Japan and India on Friday pledged to deepen cooperation to ensure the Indo-Pacific region was free from "coercion", a thinly-veiled swipe at China's growing economic and military expansion, as their top diplomats convened to also tackle climate change, COVID and other threats. Foreign ministers of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

Biden Urges Americans to Leave Ukraine as Fears of Russian Invasion Mount

US President Joe Biden urged Americans Thursday to immediately leave Ukraine, as Russia's live-fire drills and build-up of troops around the ex-Soviet state deepened fears of an invasion. Washington-Moscow tensions are at their highest since the Cold War, with some US estimates saying some 130,000 Russian soldiers are grouped in…

The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2022

Friday briefing: Who will replace Cressida Dick?

Met chief quits after losing support of London mayor… Europe ‘on edge of a precipice’ with Ukraine crisis … 50 concerts that changed music

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

Kamila Valieva: Russian 15-year-old figure skater may face Winter Olympics ban after failing drugs test

Kamila Valieva is still scheduled to compete in next week’s women’s singles competition despite testing positive for a banned heart medication in the lead-up to the Games

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

Russian Skater Valieva Failed Drug Test Taken before Her Golden Games Debut

Figure skating sensation Kamila Valieva won a gold medal having earlier failed a drug test and Olympic officials will fight Russia's decision to let her compete at the Winter Games, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said on Friday. The 15-year-old's gold medal and Games future now hangs in the balance…

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2022

Kamila Valieva: International Testing Agency confirms Russian skater failed drugs test for banned substance

Russia’s 15-year-old figure skater Kamila Valieva failed a drugs test back in December and was provisionally suspended from all competition.

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