US tries to name and shame Russian disinformation on Ukraine Russia is known for using disinformation as part of its conflict strategy The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022
Ukraine's president lashes out at too much 'panic' over Russia tensions President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday did not rule out a full-blown war with Russia but said Ukraine was not a sinking Titanic and accused Washington and media of fuelling panic that weighed on the economy while there were "no tanks in the streets". Reuters · Jan 28, 2022
Ukraine news - live: PM to call Putin and ask Russia to ‘step back’ as he plans visit to region next week Russia says it sees ‘little ground for optimism’ in US discussions The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022
Russia signals possible vote to stop U.N. meeting on troop build-up Russia signaled on Friday that it could call a vote to prevent the U.N. Security Council from meeting publicly on Monday, at the request of the United States, to discuss a build-up of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine. Reuters · Jan 28, 2022
Sanctions: a brief history from Ancient Greece to Vladimir Putin's Russia Faced with the imminent possibility of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and what appears to be a deteriorating diplomatic stand-off, NATO and other western allies are again turning to sanctions in the absense of other viable options. Since the second world war governments around the world have turned to sanctions… The Conversation · Jan 28, 2022
Taoiseach urges fishermen to stay safe ahead of Russian naval exercises The planned drills off the Irish coast have caused considerable upset and controversy. The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022
Liz Truss to visit Moscow ‘in next two weeks’, Russian foreign minister says The visit will come amid tensions with Russia over threats towards Ukraine Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2022
Tucker Carlson has a grand plan And I don't think we're going to like it very much Salon · Jan 28, 2022
Metres from pro-Russian separatists, Ukrainians feel indifferent Residents on the faultline of a crisis with Russia say a takeover would neither harm nor improve their status. Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2022
‘Hysteria has negative consequences and actually damages Ukraine’ Al Jazeera speaks to Volodymyr Ishchenko, a Ukrainian sociologist, about the crisis between Moscow and Kyiv. Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2022
‘Putin only understands strength’: Estonian PM on Ukraine tensions Kaja Kallas criticises Europe’s reliance on Russian energy and says gas pipeline to Germany should be scrapped The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2022
Biden visits site of Pittsburgh bridge collapse and promises action with infrastructure law –as it happened ‘Across the country there are 45,000 bridges in poor condition,’ US president says. ‘That is simply just unacceptable’ The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2022
Worldwide audience all saying the same thing as Irish fishermen go international Russia is set to launch rockets off Ireland's south-west coast with four "live fire" exercises in February Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2022
Ukraine and Russia explained in maps and charts Al Jazeera breaks down the history, politics and economics of the Ukraine-Russia crisis in eight graphics. Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2022 Putin accuses Nato of ignoring Russia’s concerns as Ukraine crisis simmers Russian president’s first public comments on response to Moscow’s proposals come in readout of phone call with Macron
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022 Ukraine-Russia explained: A simple guide to what’s going on Western powers are ramping up preparations for a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022 Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato? Vladimir Putin is vehemently opposed to neighbouring Ukraine signing up to the military alliance
The Hindu · Jan 28, 2022 India closely following developments in Ukraine New Delhi called for a peaceful resolution through diplomatic efforts
Reuters · Jan 28, 2022 Ukrainian minister faults Germany, says Russia may want GDR revived Ukraine's defence minister said on Friday Berlin's reluctance to supply Kyiv with weapons encourages Russian aggression, and suggested Moscow may hope to revive the German Democratic Republic in eastern Germany.
Reuters · Jan 28, 2022 Germany's spy chief says Moscow has yet to make final decision on attacking Ukraine Russia is prepared to attack Ukraine but has not yet decided whether to do so, the head of Germany's foreign intelligence service (BND) said amid escalating tensions between Moscow and Kyiv.
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022 With tensions high, Russia aims for Olympic gold in Beijing Russia is heading to the Beijing Olympics against a backdrop of international tension
Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2022 Why is Turkey trying to mediate the Ukraine-Russia crisis? The NATO member is aligned with Russia on several conflicts but also sells weapons to Ukraine.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2022 Russia Nears 100,000 Daily Infections as Omicron Rages Russian authorities on Friday reported over 98,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, but according to the Kremlin, the actual number is likely to be much higher as the highly contagious omicron variant continues to rage through the vast country. Russia's state coronavirus task force on Friday registered 98,040 new infections tallied…
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022 Ukraine crisis updates: What to know amid the fears of a war High-stakes diplomacy continues to try to avert a war in Eastern Europe
Reuters · Jan 28, 2022 Germany expelled Russian diplomat over space tech spying -Spiegel Germany last year expelled a spy who was working under diplomatic cover at Russia's consulate in Munich, Der Spiegel newsmagazine reported on Friday.