Kamala Harris insists US will respond aggressively on Ukraine after Biden flub Vice-president warns of ‘severe costs’ for any Russian incursion after president’s press conference raised doubts. The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2022
Boris Johnson warns of ‘disaster’ for Russia if it invades Ukraine The PM reiterated UK support for Ukrainian sovereignty in the face of the build-up of Russian forces. The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022
Any sanctions would impose 'asymmetric' costs on Russia - White House Any sanctions imposed on Russia over its aggression toward Ukraine would not particularly expose the U.S. economy, although the Biden administration is focused on any possible impact on oil, the White House's top economic official said on Thursday. Reuters · Jan 20, 2022
Biden’s warning risks destabilising Ukraine-Russia crisis: Moscow US president said Russia would face ‘disaster’ if it invades Ukraine, a comment Moscow says did little to ease tensions. Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2022
Blinken to reassert Ukraine sovereignty in Berlin speech Diplomat to clarify Biden remarks and tell Russian people US is not seeking to threaten their security The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022
Australia, UK to 'Fight Back' against Hostile States in Cyber Australia and Britain will "fight back" against cyberattacks from China, Russia, and Iran, defense minister Peter Dutton said ahead of consultations with Britain in Sydney. Australia's defense and foreign affairs ministers are due to meet Britain's defense secretary Ben Wallace and foreign secretary Liz Truss on Friday for the annual… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022
Why would Russia invade Ukraine? US president Joe Biden predicts Vladimir Putin will ‘move in’ on Ukraine The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022
Fears of Russian invasion trouble Ukraine’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Experts say Kharkiv, a tech hub 40km from the Russian border, could be the first city to face an attack. Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2022
Top US, European diplomats hold talks on Ukraine crisis Top American and European diplomats are meeting in Berlin as the allies seek to project a united front to Russia over concerns that it may be planning an invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022
The private cancer battle of Lyn Jones he now wants to tell you about The former Welsh international and long-time coach was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April of last year Wales Online · Jan 20, 2022
Biden lays bare Nato divide over Russian aggression against Ukraine Analysis: Greatest tension is between US and Germany over arms sale and energy dependency The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022
Analysis-Russian troop build-up sparks unintended NATO renewal Russia's troop buildup near Ukraine is galvanising NATO defences in Europe that President Vladimir Putin wants to dismantle, giving the alliance a sense of renewal after failures in Afghanistan. Reuters · Jan 20, 2022
US promises 'swift, severe, and united response' if Russia invades Ukraine White House press secretary Jen Psaki publicly warned of the response Russia will meet in the case of an invasion and added that even action short of a military invasion will be responded to Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022
Britain should stay well out of Russia’s border dispute with Ukraine Johnson won’t save his skin by threats of war with another ailing populist, and Putin will not be stopped by the west, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022
Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2022 White House corrects Joe Biden gaffe after he says West may not act on ‘minor Russian incursion’ into Ukraine The White House scrambled to correct one of President Joe Biden’s gaffes on Wednesday after he suggested Russia would not face sanctions over a “minor incursion” into Ukraine.
Salon · Jan 20, 2022 Trump's foreign policy continues: Why? Biden promised a new era of diplomacy, stability and American leadership — but has doubled down on Trump's failures
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022 Russia accuses West of plotting 'provocations' in Ukraine Russia has accused the West of plotting “provocations” in Ukraine even as it blames Moscow of planning aggressive military action in the neighboring country
Reuters · Jan 20, 2022 Ukraine sees no deviation from U.S. policy in Biden 'incursion' remark Ukraine sees no deviation from U.S. policy in a remark by President Joe Biden that Russia could bear a lower cost for an "incursion" rather than for an "invasion" of Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian adviser said on Thursday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022 Naval Drills between China, Russia and Iran Start Friday China, Russia and Iran will hold joint naval drills on Friday, a public relations official from Iran's armed forces told semi-official ISNA news agency on Thursday. The "2022 Marine Security Belt" exercise will take place in the north of the Indian Ocean and is the third joint naval drill between…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022 Putin, Raisi Summit Maintains Social Distance, Marks a 'Turning Point' in Relations Russian President Vladimir Putin received at the Kremlin Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and their strategic cooperation. Ahead of the visit, Russian and Iranian media outlets described the visit as a turning point to boost strategic cooperation. However, despite the media hype, the reception at…
Reuters · Jan 20, 2022 West stresses unified stance on Ukraine after Biden's 'minor incursion' remark The United States and Western countries sought to project unity and a tough stance over Ukraine on Thursday, after U.S. President Joe Biden suggested allies were split over how to react to any potential "minor incursion" from Russia.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022 UK households hit by rising cost of living; Omicron lifts US jobless claims to three-month high – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022 Biden Warns of 'Disaster for Russia' If they Invade Ukraine US President Joe Biden warned Russia Wednesday that it will pay a stiff price for a full-blown invasion of Ukraine, but sowed confusion by suggesting a "minor" incursion would prompt much less pushback from the West. Biden said he did not believe that President Vladimir Putin wants a war, but…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022 Congress Calls on US Administration to Keep Fighting to Free Tice from Syrian Captivity The US Congress is exerting more pressure on the US Administration to continue pushing for the release of Austin Tice, a US journalist who is held hostage in Syria. US Senators Patrick Leahy, Robert Menendez, Jim Risch, and John Cornyn sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration…
Reuters · Jan 20, 2022 Trilateral naval drills between China, Russia and Iran start on Friday China, Russia and Iran will hold joint naval drills on Friday, a public relations official from Iran's armed forces told semi-official ISNA news agency on Thursday.