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Ukrainian rebel region residents can join Russian military

A Russian lawmaker is encouraging residents of the rebel-controlled areas of Ukraine who hold Russian passports to join the Russian army

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2022

Is Russia going to attack Ireland? US audience have questions answered as some 'worry'

'What's going on with Russia and Ireland? Is Russia going to attack Ireland?'

Irish Mirror · Jan 29, 2022

Russian Industry Targeted, Not Consumers, If Biden Export Curbs Imposed

The Biden administration plans to spare everyday Russians from the brunt of US export controls if Russia invades Ukraine, and focus on targeting industrial sectors, a White House official said. "Key people" will also face "massive sanctions" a top Commerce official said in a separate speech on Friday. The comments…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2022

Guterres Urges Security Council to Unify Stance amid US-Russian Differences over Libya

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged on Friday the members of the Security Council to unify their stance over extending the mandate of the UN mission in Libya (UNSMIL), which ends Jan. 31, following a disagreement between the US and Russia. Moscow has demanded the UN secretary general’s special advisor…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2022

Commentary: Ukraine’s fate could renew a race for weapons of mass destruction

Regret is what Ukrainian leaders must be feeling these days, as Russia amasses troops along the border. There’s nothing that says “keep your hands off my territory” like fully armed, nuclear-tipped weaponry — the sort that Kyiv surrendered shortly after the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. Now officials have no…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 29, 2022

Covid: France reports 332,398 new cases; some UK schools reintroduce mask wearing in classrooms – as it happened

New Zealand PM deemed a close contact of a person who tested positive for Covid-19; Japanese infections set record for fifth consecutive day

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2022

Joe Biden to move US troops in 'near term' to Eastern Europe over Ukraine crisis

The US president said that he will move US troops to Eastern Europe "in the near term" after an announcement was made last Monday that 8,500 US soldiers were to be put on alert for deployment

Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2022

EXPLAINER: Russia's risky options beyond full Ukraine attack

With more than 100,000 Russian troops positioned around Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be preparing to launch an invasion

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2022

‘This is just hysteria’: Russians unmoved by threat of Ukraine conflict

As Russia approaches war, in Moscow it feels as if the public has barely taken note

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2022

Amid Ukraine crisis, UK PM Johnson to visit region next week

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will step up diplomatic efforts over the Ukraine crisis with a visit to the region next week and a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bid to avoid bloodshed.

Reuters · Jan 29, 2022