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Ukraine war necessary if Russia recognises breakaway regions - pro-Kremlin MP

Russian-backed separatists in east Ukraine would expect Russia's army to fight with them against Ukrainian government forces if Moscow follows through on a parliamentary proposal to recognise their independence, a pro-Kremlin lawmaker said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

'Britain should not get involved in the tensions between Russia and Ukraine'

Paul Routledge says we must not get dragged into the impending conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Armed Forces minister James Heappey warned tens of thousands could die if war breaks out

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022

Ukraine: how an armed conflict could play out

Talks between Russia and the west have failed. Moscow has described the situation in Ukraine as “intolerable” and “a matter of life or death”. The US president, Joe Biden, has predicted the Kremlin “will move in” to Ukraine.

The Conversation · Jan 20, 2022

U.S. sanctions Ukrainian officials alleged to help Russia

The U.S. Treasury Department says it's levying new sanctions against four Ukrainian officials, including two current members of parliament who administration officials say are part of a Russian influence effort to set the pretext for further invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Moscow plays down threat of U.S. electronics curbs

Russia on Thursday dismissed warnings that the United States could restrict electronics supplies if Moscow attacks Ukraine, saying any such measures would mostly hurt the manufacturers.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

Explainer-Might Russia recognise 'independence' of breakaway east Ukraine regions?

A group of Russian lawmakers have urged parliament to appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognise two pro-Russian breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent states.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

Putin is challenging Ukraine's "right to exist," Blinken says

"He’s laying the groundwork for an invasion because he doesn’t believe Ukraine is a sovereign nation.”

Axios · Jan 20, 2022

SAS on Ukraine standby to 'extract' UK officials if war breaks out

Members of SAS E Squadron will lead a rescue if Russian troops and armour pour deep into Ukraine. British Foreign Office officials may be rescued by special forces in case of war

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022

US accuses Russia of conspiring to take over Ukraine government

Treasury imposes sanctions on four current and former Ukraine government officials it says involved in alleged conspiracy

The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2022

Analysis-In Ukraine crisis, Germany faces tough decisions over gas pipeline

Germany could find itself in a no-win situation if Russia invades Ukraine, pitting Berlin's main gas supplier against its most important security allies.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022