Global stock markets dive as fears of Ukraine conflict rattle investors European markets slide to lowest levels since October, while New York sees wild trading session The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022
Pentagon readies troops for possible deployment to Europe - Roll Call The Pentagon has placed 8,500 troops on alert so they may be deployed to help defend Eastern Europe if Russia invades Ukraine. Roll Call · Jan 24, 2022
Ukraine invasion would be disastrous – PM warns Putin I won’t pretend to be a foreign policy expert and have no idea if Russia intends to invade Ukraine (again, that is. It annexed Crimea and supported proxy forces in the eastern Donbas region in 2014.) Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2022
5 Stocks Insiders Are Selling: Alphabet, Moderna And More Crude oil futures dipped more than 2% on Monday as the US dollar strengthened following increasing concerns between the US and Russia over Ukraine. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades. Benzinga · Jan 24, 2022
France advises nationals against non-essential travel to Ukraine French nationals should avoid travelling to Ukraine unless they have an essential reason, the foreign ministry said Monday. The remark comes against reports of increasing Russian military activity. Radio France Internationale · Jan 24, 2022
Brit couple face nervous wait for surrogate baby's passports amid Ukraine tensions Ben and Alice Garratt, who moved from London to Kyiv, Ukraine, in December, said the wait to get their son Raphael's paperwork completed is "more nerve-racking" as embassy staff flee amid fears of a Russian invasion Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022
Russian, Cuban leaders discuss 'strategic partnership' coordination - Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed coordination of a "strategic partnership" on the global arena in a phone call with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, the Kremlin said on Monday. Reuters · Jan 24, 2022
UK's Truss: We will call Russia out for trying to subvert democracy Britain will call out Russian attempts to subvert democracy, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Monday after her department accused the Kremlin of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine. Reuters · Jan 24, 2022
In a Ukrainian city near Russia, a civilian army prepares for war New paramilitary force says it is ready to defend the country in the event of a Russian ground invasion. Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2022
Johnson warns of painful and violent Ukraine ‘lightning war’ Prime minister to hold talks with other political leaders amid fears of imminent Russian invasion The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022
Electricity blackouts could hit Europe, experts warn Energy experts at Goldman Sachs have said a fall in temperatures in Europe could cause blackouts due to low gas storage levels. The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022
White House says Biden ‘refining plans for all scenarios’ over Ukraine-Russia – as it happened President to hold video call with European leaders over escalating crisis – follow all the day’s politics news The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2022
Europe's energy reliance on Russia is a crucial shield for Putin Russia holds tremendous leverage over some European countries because of its natural gas supply. Axios · Jan 24, 2022
US weighs sending more troops to Eastern Europe, Baltics: Reports Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine have increased in recent weeks, with diplomatic efforts making little progress. Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2022
Daily Record · Jan 24, 2022 Boris Johnson warns Vladimir Putin that war in the Ukraine will be a 'disaster' The UK Prime Minister stepped up demands for Russia to back off as British embassy staff were ordered home from the Ukranian capital.
Reuters · Jan 24, 2022 US considering moving troops from Western Europe to Eastern Europe - NATO diplomat The United States is considering transferring some troops stationed in Western Europe to Eastern Europe in the coming weeks, a NATO diplomat told Reuters, amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 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 Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022 How could the US aid Ukraine if Russia invades? Washington is said to be considering sending thousands of US troops to Nato allies in Eastern Europe
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022 Why would Russia invade Ukraine? Nato is sending more fighter jets and ships to eastern Europe amid growing tensions
France 24 · Jan 24, 2022 France advises against travel to Ukraine as NATO beefs up eastern flank France’s foreign ministry on Monday advised French nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine as tensions soared over the Russian military buildup, prompting NATO allies to put forces on standby and send ships and fighter jets to bolster Europe's eastern defences.
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022 Johnson: Russia planning ‘lightning war’ to take out Kyiv Boris Johnson warned Vladimir Putin that an invasion of Ukraine would be a ‘disastrous step’.
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022 Boris Johnson warns Russia invasion of Ukraine would be ‘painful, violent, bloody business’ PM warns Kremlin of ‘new Chechnya’
Reuters · Jan 24, 2022 EU offers Ukraine 1.2 billion euro aid package The European Union aims to help Ukraine with a 1.2 billion euro financial aid package to mitigate the effects of the conflict with Russia, which has amassed troops and heavy weapons on Ukraine's border, EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen said.
Irish Mirror · Jan 24, 2022 NATO sends ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions The US-led military organisation said it is beefing up its 'deterrence' presence in the Baltic Sea area
Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022 Boris Johnson warns Putin invading Ukraine will be 'painful, violent and bloody' Boris Johnson has sent out a stark warning of bloodshed if Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine after stationing 100,000 troops on its border, as UK defence chiefs evacuate any Brits