The Loop: Parents nervous about return to school, Russia 'does not intend to attack anyone', Matildas and Socceroos both victorious Get in The Loop with this quick wrap of today's top headlines. ABC News · Jan 27, 2022
Families of Ukrainian Australians prepare for potential Russian invasion Members of Australia's Ukrainian community discuss how the possibility of war with Russia has been affecting the livelihood and wellbeing of their relatives back home. ABC News · Jan 27, 2022
Biden warns of possible Russian invasion of Ukraine in February US requests an open United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the crisis over Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2022
Morning mail: Covid ‘out of control’ in central Australia, rising petrol prices, brutal killer whales Friday: Aboriginal organisations accuse the NT government of failing to carry out emergency plans over outbreak. Plus: recordings show orcas hunting blue whales The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022
Ben Wallace admits he is 'not optimistic' Russian incursion into Ukraine can be stopped Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said he is 'not optimistic' that an invasion of Ukraine could be halted. The minister also confirmed would soon meet with Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022
Seeds of suspicion U.S.-Russia ties began to weaken during the second term of the Barack Obama administration The Hindu · Jan 27, 2022
When could Russia invade Ukraine? Putin's decision depends on weather, Xi Jinping's feelings and 'lethal aid' Russia continues to deny it has plans to invade, but the Ukrainian people are readying themselves for what might come, and many say any invasion will spark a fierce resistance movement. ABC News · Jan 27, 2022
Vladimir Putin Says Russia Has 'Competitive Advantages' With Crypto Mining As Central Bank Calls For Ban Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent statements have offered hope that the complete ban on cryptocurrencies proposed by the country's central bank will not take effect as planned. Benzinga · Jan 27, 2022
Vladimir Putin intensifies war games as West refuses to ban Ukraine from joining NATO Video footage shows thousands of military tanks and missiles arriving in Belarus for combat drills sparking fears of an invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022
‘Little ground for optimism’ after latest Ukraine talks, warns Russia US refuses to agree to Russia’s main demands The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
Ukraine crisis: slow diplomacy and mutual threats as tensions rise The Ukraine crisis is intensifying and diplomatic efforts to prevent an all-out conflict have been stepped up. Yesterday, a meeting in Paris on the ongoing hot war in eastern Ukraine yielded some results, but too few to diffuse tensions. Radio France Internationale · Jan 27, 2022
‘Not just about Ukraine’: Why Romania is one of Kiev’s strongest supporters in Russia dispute Some European nations have been criticised for their lack of support for Ukraine, but not Romania, which has its own security fears about any conflict with Russia The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
Russia remains open but ‘not optimistic’ over Ukraine talks Moscow unhappy with rejection of demand for veto over Ukraine’s potential Nato membership The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022
RTE Liveline listeners hit out at Joe Duffy for Russia comments during debate Concerns have been raised over the Russian Navy's plans to conduct military exercises 240km off the Cork coast next month Irish Mirror · Jan 27, 2022
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022 Biden, German leader to discuss Ukraine at Feb. 7 meeting The White House says President Joe Biden and new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will discuss Russian aggression toward Ukraine when they meet next month
Benzinga · Jan 27, 2022 Putin Says: 'We Have Competitive Advantages In Bitcoin Mining' Russian President Vladimir Putin has given crypto enthusiasts a glimmer of hope for the future of digital assets in the country, which have been under threat from a recent push to ban cryptocurrencies and mining.
Irish Mirror · Jan 27, 2022 Russia to launch rockets with four 'live fire' exercises off Irish coast as those close warned of 'serious safety risk' The "Russian Federation" will carry out all four exercises between February 3rd and 8th.
France 24 · Jan 27, 2022 Purported photo of Russian military mocking President Joe Biden is not real Some people online have been posting a screenshot that seems to show a social media post from the the New York Post with a satellite photo of Russian tanks at the Ukrainian border. The tanks seem to spell out "Let's Go Brandon," a phrase that has been used to mock…
The Conversation · Jan 27, 2022 Ukraine and Russia: two countries whose memories of a 'shared' past could not be more different With the recent build-up of Russian forces around Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s claim that Russians and Ukrainians occupy “the same historical and spiritual space” has taken on an ominous tone. In the eyes of large swaths of the Russian political elite, these countries share the same roots, some even dispute the…
Reuters · Jan 27, 2022 Navalny activist flees Russia as top aides report threatening letters An activist ally of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny told Reuters on Thursday she had fled Russia to avoid jail, while two of his top aides said they had received letters with threats to themselves and their families.
Reuters · Jan 27, 2022 German Chancellor Scholz to meet Biden at White House on Feb. 7 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet U.S. President Joe Biden on Feb. 7 at the White House, with the two leaders expected to discuss ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine among other topics, the White House said on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022 NATO back in its comfort zone after the chaos of Afghanistan As tensions build with Russia, NATO is focused on defending its 30 member countries
Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2022 Ukraine faces enormous military odds against Russia But Russia – and many experts – insist an armed invasion is not the intention.
The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2022 US calls for UN security council meeting to discuss Ukraine crisis – as it happened The group has not been able to take any action in its previous meetings as Russia is a veto-wielding member of the security council – follow
Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2022 Russia blasts US response on security, NATO but sees talks Russia gave a critical initial response to U.S. security proposals aimed at defusing a crisis over Ukraine, saying they failed to address Moscow’s demands to prevent NATO expansion, though the Kremlin indicated talks are likely to continue.