The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Can Ukraine and Russia be persuaded to abide by Minsk accords?

Analysis: As Macron tries to revive 2015 agreement, Ukraine believes it is impossible to fulfil as it could hand power to Russia

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2022

The French format: On Macron’s shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine

If Normandy Format talks could be convened, it would be a breakthrough for Russia, Ukraine

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2022

British Envoy in Moscow to Try to Ease Ukraine Crisis

Britain’s top diplomat flew Wednesday to Moscow, seeking to defuse tensions raised by Russia's military buildup near Ukraine and warning that an invasion would bring “massive consequences for all involved.” “Russia has a choice here.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2022

U.S. troops in Poland prepare for Americans potentially fleeing Ukraine

U.S. troops in Poland are preparing to help American citizens who may flee to the country if Russia invades Ukraine, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2022

Exclusive-U.S. VP Harris to attend Munich Conference, rally allies to defuse Ukraine crisis

Kamala Harris will hold a series of in-person meetings with U.S. allies and partners at the Munich Security Conference next week seeking to deter Russian aggression in Ukraine, a trip that serves as a major diplomatic test of her vice presidency.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2022

Remember the 'pivot' to Asia? US wants to reassure Pacific allies it's still on

MELBOURNE, Australia — Like many U.S. governments before it, the Biden administration intended a foreign policy "pivot" toward China and Asia. Instead, Washington quickly faced war in Gaza, a chaotic pullout from Afghanistan and a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2022

Europeans want their countries to stand with Ukraine against Russia, poll suggests

The crisis is acting as a ‘geopolitical awakening in Europe’, say the authors

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Moscow gets message on sanctions, says Germany's Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday that Moscow has understood that the West is united in its determination to impose tough sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine, but he said the situation remains tense.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2022

Democratic governors lift indoor mask mandates despite CDC guidance – as it happened

Kathy Hochul announces policy will expire as of Thursday as cases decrease but will keep masks in school for now – follow the latest politics news

The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2022

Separatists say they don't see imminent all-out war in east Ukraine

Politicians and military sources in Russian-backed breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine say they do not see an imminent risk of full-scale war while attempts are still under way to find a diplomatic solution.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2022