Joe Biden warns Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen next month Joe Biden has warned Ukraine’s president that Russia could invade next month, the White House said. Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2022
Russia 'moves military medical units to frontline' in ominous sign Ukraine war is close Vladimir Putin appears to be moving towards a level of readiness for war with Ukraine after reportedly sending army medical units to the frontline Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2022
Brace for Russian cyber attacks as Ukraine crisis deepens, Britain says Britain warned big business on Friday to bolster defences against possible Russian cyber attacks as Western fears deepened that President Vladimir Putin would order his troops to annex another part of Ukraine. Reuters · Jan 28, 2022
Saudi Private Sector Calls to Revive Arab-Russian Economic Relations Saudi private sector representatives called for setting a road map to strengthen economic relations with Russia. The call followed statements by Chairman of Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce Ajlan Al-Ajlan in which he stressed the need to adopt the necessary measures to stimulate bilateral business councils, increase the benefit… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2022
Ukrainian schools grapple with hoax bomb alerts amid Russia tension "How much explosives do you think can fit in this one?" asked a Ukrainian bomb disposal expert, holding up a blue-and-yellow owl mascot in front of astonished pupils attending emergency drills at their school in Kyiv on Thursday. Reuters · Jan 28, 2022
US to Respond 'Decisively' if Russia Invades Ukraine, Biden Tells Zelenskiy US President Joe Biden pledged support for Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia during a phone call Thursday with his counterpart in Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky, the White House said. Biden has been leading attempts to build a united Western front against Russian military pressure on Ukraine, which has angered Moscow… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2022
China, Russia to team up to explore moon China and Russia will sign an agreement to build a research station on the moon, officials at the Chinese space agency said. Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2022
UK reports 89,176 new cases and 277 deaths – as it happened UK cases and deaths fall day-on-day; Hong Kong government to compensate pet shops affected by culling of hamsters for Covid reasons The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2022
US Refers Ukraine Crisis to UN Security Council The United States said it has called for an open meeting of the UN Security Council next Monday to address the crisis around Ukraine due to what it called "threatening behavior" by Russia. "More than 100,000 Russian troops are deployed on the Ukrainian border and Russia is engaging in other… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2022
Brit firms warned to check their cyber defences over fears of new Russian attacks The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has updated its guidance to UK firms and groups as it probes reports of "malicious cyber incidents" in Ukraine amid fears of a Russian invasion Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2022
‘Comic book-style propaganda’: Russian ambassador hits back at Peter Dutton’s Putin jibe Russia says it’s not irrational after Australian defence minister calls president an ageing dictator amid tensions over Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022
Russian ambassador downplays prospect of war in Ukraine, rebukes Australia Downplaying the prospect of war in Ukraine, Russian ambassador Alexey Pavlovsky says Australia's decision to withdraw diplomats' families from Kyiv is "elevating tensions". ABC News · Jan 28, 2022
US tries to name and shame Russian disinformation on Ukraine The Biden administration and its allies are taking an unusually proactive approach to publicizing intelligence findings and trying to defuse influence campaigns by Russia as they raise alarms about a possible new Russian invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022
Joe Biden warns Ukraine of ‘distinct possibility’ of Russian invasion The US leader made the comments in a phone call to Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wales Online · Jan 28, 2022
The Times of India · Jan 28, 2022 S-400 to India shines a spotlight on the destabilising role that Russia is playing, says US WASHINGTON: Russia selling S-400 missile defense system to India "shines a spotlight on the destabilising role" that Moscow is playing in the region and potentially beyond as well, the United States has said.
AAP · Jan 28, 2022 Troops a warning, not a threat: Russia Russia's ambassador to Australia warns western countries' support for Ukraine is "dangerous" and could lead to war.
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022 Ukraine news - live: US says Russia could invade next month as UK warns of cyber-warfare Russia says it sees ‘little ground for optimism’ in US discussions
AAP · Jan 28, 2022 Lofty petrol prices tipped to move higher Motorists cringing at the price of petrol should brace for more financial pain as tension in Europe and a recovering economy send oil prices higher.
Axios · Jan 28, 2022 Zelensky questions U.S. warnings of "imminent" invasion in Biden call Analysts fear Russia is preparing a full-scale invasion.
Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2022 Joe Biden warns Ukraine invasion 'virtually certain' and to prepare for impact Biden spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the possibility of an invasion by Russia as the US Department of Defense issued the chilling warning
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022 Russia gathers with US, Europe on climate despite tensions Top diplomats of the United States and the world’s other biggest climate-polluting nations have convened to address global warming for the first time since November's U.N. climate summit
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022 Biden warned Ukraine’s president Kyiv could be ‘sacked’ by imminent Russian invasion US president reportedly warns Ukraine’s capital could be threatened
The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2022 Navalny review – shocking documentary of a Russian poisoning A riveting new film, made in secret, details the harrowing ordeal of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader poisoned with novichok
Zenger · Jan 27, 2022 VIDEO: Russia Sends Tanks For Live-Fire Exercises Near Ukrainian Border As Tensions Escalate U.S. sending more troops to the region with Biden warning a Russian invasion “would change the world.”
The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022 At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened This blog is now closed