‘No indications of Russia de-escalating’ as PM flies to Ukraine Boris Johnson told ministers there were ‘no indications’ of Russia backing down. The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022
Ukraine to increase army by 100,000 as war fears with Russia continue Troop announcement was made for future ‘peace’, said Ukraine’s leader The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022
From eastern Europe we watch Ukraine in fear. Its fate could decide the continent’s future Past trauma means we worry about Russia reclaiming its cold war sphere of influence, say the historian Karolina Wigura and political analyst Jarosław Kuisz The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2022
Trouble at home but a warm welcome expected for Boris Johnson in Ukraine Ukraine has already shown support for the British PM for sending weaponry to Kiev The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022
Finland prepares response to Russia's security demands, says foreign minister Finland is preparing a response to a letter it received from Russia on Tuesday that asked for security guarantees from OSCE countries, Finnish foreign minister Pekka Haavisto said. Reuters · Feb 1, 2022
Ukraine crisis: Children trained to use rifles against Russian soldiers if they invade The youngsters were shown how to use live weapons during a training day in the grounds of an abandoned factory in Kiev on Monday Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022
On Ukraine’s front line, Britons battle Russia-backed separatists A handful of British soldiers fighting against Russia-backed separatists say they are motivated by a sense of duty. Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2022
Italy's Draghi and Russia's Putin discuss Ukraine -statement Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have had a phone call to discuss the crisis over Ukraine and bilateral relations, Draghi's office said in a statement on Tuesday. Reuters · Feb 1, 2022
Boris Johnson will give press conference at 4.45pm today amid Ukraine crisis talks The Prime Minister will speak live from Kyiv with his Ukranian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky this afternoon. The pair will outline the UK's efforts to 'stand by Ukraine's side' amid Russian 'aggression' Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022
Russian Court Refuses to Impose Interim Measures against Samsung in Patent Lawsuit A Russian court has refused to impose interim measures against Samsung Electronics while an intellectual property lawsuit with Switzerland-based company SQWIN SA is ongoing, court documents showed. SQWIN SA had previously sought a legal ban on Samsung importing and selling 61 models of smartphones in Russia in an intellectual property… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 1, 2022
White House official to discuss Ukraine cyber security with European allies A White House cyber security official will meet European counterparts this week to discuss the threat of cyber attacks against Ukraine by Russia, the White House said. Reuters · Feb 1, 2022
Boris Johnson says there is ‘clear and present danger’ of imminent Russian campaign in Ukraine – as it happened British prime minister holds joint news conference with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2022
First Thing: Moscow warns Ukraine may ‘destroy itself’ Russian diplomat claims Ukraine’s violation of Minsk pact could end in the ‘worst way’. Plus, Mattel takes over Hollywood The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2022
Johnson-Putin call rescheduled as PM’s diplomacy drive falters PM had to cancel original call because of partygate statement The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2022
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022 Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war A series of high level talks are in the works to avert the threat of war as Russian troops mass by the tens of thousands on the borders of Ukraine
The Conversation · Feb 1, 2022 Three reasons why Mattarella’s reappointment as Italy’s president is a huge relief for the west After a tumultuous week of secret votes and intense negotiations between political parties, Italy has reconfirmed Sergio Mattarella as head of state for a second seven-year term. The decision implies that Mario Draghi, the Italian prime minister for nearly a year who was seen as a contender to replace Mattarella,…
Salon · Feb 1, 2022 Hypocrisy on Ukraine paralyzes Democrats As mainstream media refuses to resist the push toward war, even antiwar members of Congress remain largely silent
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022 Russia denies responding to US proposal on Ukraine crisis A Russian diplomat has denied reports that Moscow sent Washington a written response to a U.S. proposal aimed at deescalating the Ukraine crisis
Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2022 Latest Ukraine updates: UK PM warns of ‘clear danger’ to Ukraine Ukraine news from February 1: Johnson and Zelenskyy meet in Kyiv amid flurry of diplomatic activity over Ukraine crisis.
Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022 Russian warplane 'breaches NATO airspace' where hundreds of British troops are based Officials in Tallinn said that a Russian Su-27 fighter jet flew into Estonian airspace over the weekend as tensions continue to escalate over the build up of troops and tanks on the Ukrainian border
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2022 Boris Johnson misses call with Vladimir Putin amid Sue Gray report fallout Boris Johnson missed a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday afternoon as he faced a grilling by MPs over the partygate scandal.
Reuters · Feb 1, 2022 Explainer: Why are Russians not competing under their flag in Beijing? The Russian athletes taking part at this month's Beijing Olympics will be competing without their flag and national anthem because of doping sanctions.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 1, 2022 Putin to Host EU Ally Orban amid Ukraine Crisis Russian President Vladimir Putin will host talks Tuesday with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has taken a softer line on the Ukraine crisis than NATO and the EU, with Hungary a member of both. The Kremlin said the leaders will discuss trade and energy as well as "the current…
Reuters · Feb 1, 2022 Ukraine to get bigger army but it doesn't mean war imminent- president President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a decree on Tuesday to increase the size of Ukraine's armed forces by 100,000 troops over three years and raise soldiers' salaries, but said it did not mean war with Russia was imminent.
Wales Online · Feb 1, 2022 British ex-pats in Ukraine fear being stranded amid Russian invasion fears Most UK nationals plan to escape by air but if the airport is blitzed they will drive west towards Poland or head to the Black Sea to catch ferry to Turkey