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The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Air India to run 3 flights to Ukraine

They are scheduled for February 22, 24 & 26.

The Hindu

Separatists in eastern Ukraine begin mass evacuation -Interfax

Russian-backed separatist authorities in eastern Ukraine gathered children at an orphanage in the breakaway region on Friday to begin evacuating them to Russia, the Interfax news agency reported.

Reuters

Western sanctions on Russia may have to deal with unconventional invasion - official

Russia is ready to invade Ukraine but the Kremlin could use an unconventional attack on its former Soviet neighbour which might require the West to make a swift judgement call on the imposition of Russian sanctions, a senior Western official said.

Reuters

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Ukraine: the crisis that brought the west together

As Kyiv confronts the possibility of Russian invasion, Vladimir Putin’s opponents have had an unexpected bonus

The Guardian - UK

Amateur images cast doubt on Russian claims that troops are withdrawing from Ukraine border

Russian authorities announced on Tuesday, February 15 a partial retreat of their troops from the Ukrainian border. But amateur images and satellite photos are casting doubt on those claims – because they show that the Russian army actually seems to be gathering troops to the east and north of Ukraine.

France 24

Russia's military: Once unwieldy and dated, now streamlined and lethal

In this edition of Tech 24, we compare the two militaries of Russia and Ukraine, as fears of an invasion remain high. It's no surprise that the Russian arsenal far outstrips Ukraine's in terms of numbers, but Moscow has also come a long way in modernising its weaponry and support…

France 24

At security conference, Harris vows 'severe consequences' for Russia if it invades Ukraine

MUNICH, Germany — Vice President Kamala Harris, in her most high-stakes appearance on the world stage, affirmed U.S. support for Ukraine on Friday during meetings with European leaders and again urged Russia toward diplomacy even though it appeared to be on the cusp of invading its neighbor.

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Warning siren sounds in rebel-held capital in east Ukraine -Reuters witness

A loud warning siren sounded in the centre of the east Ukrainian city of Donetsk on Friday after a Russian-backed separatist leader in the breakaway region announced an evacuation of residents, a Reuters witness said.

Reuters

Russia welcomes India’s stand on eastern Ukraine situation

Issue can be resolved only through diplomatic dialogue, says India at UNSC

The Hindu

In Kyiv, we remain fearless. But war is becoming a backdrop to everyday life

To stop Russia, Ukrainians must show, for as long as possible, that we are unconquerable, says Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk

The Guardian - UK

Belarus leader expected to join Putin for strategic nuclear drills

Alexander Lukashenko to join Russian leader for exercises at which ballistic and cruise missiles will be launched

The Guardian - UK

Germany cannot supply Ukraine weapons due to WW2 past - foreign minister

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Friday defended her country's decision not to send weapons to Ukraine to fend off a possible Russian invasion, saying its World War Two past meant it had a duty to seek other ways to secure peace.

Reuters

Civilians evacuated from eastern Ukraine as pro-Russia separatists warn of war

The U.S. has warned that Russia is preparing to manufacture a pretext to invade Ukraine.

Axios

France's Macron: Ukraine situation worrying, have heard reports of casualties

French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters at a European Union summit on Friday that the situation in Ukraine remained very worrying, and that he had heard reports coming in of several casualties.

Reuters

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Putin tells Ukraine to sit down for talks with Moscow-backed separatists

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Ukraine on Friday to sit down for negotiations with Moscow-backed separatists in Ukraine's east, citing rising tensions in the region and calling for the implementation of the Minsk peace process.

The Guardian - US

Joe Biden to urge ‘deterrence and diplomacy’ in Ukraine crisis – as it happened

President to talk publicly after hosting call with Nato allies – follow all the day’s politics news

Reuters

Russia spreading 'disinformation' on Ukraine planning attacks, Kyiv says

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Friday accused Russia of spreading disinformation that Kyiv planned to launch attacks in eastern Ukraine or sabotage chemical plans in the region.

Reuters

Biden says Putin has decided to invade Ukraine

President Joe Biden said on Friday that Russia President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, and that he continues to spread false information to try to build a pretext for a military strike that could happen in days.

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The Independent UK

VP Harris heralds NATO unity as Ukraine crisis grows

Vice President Kamala Harris has heralded NATO unity during the escalating Ukraine crisis and warned Russia that the U.S. and Western allies stood ready to respond with tough sanctions if President Vladimir Putin moves forward with an invasion of Ukraine

Reuters

U.S. defense secretary urges de-escalation in call with Russian counterpart -Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on Friday and called for de-escalation in the crisis over Ukraine, the Pentagon said.

Reuters

Latvia urges West to keep talking to Moscow to make an attack more difficult

The West needs to keep talking to Russia to make it more difficult for Moscow to launch an attack on Ukraine, Latvia said on Friday, as two days of increased shelling in eastern Ukraine sparked fears a Russian invasion could be imminent.

The Conversation

The US doesn't need to wait for an invasion to impose sanctions on Russia – it could invoke the Magnitsky Act now

As Russian military forces have deployed at the Ukraine border, U.S. politicians have been weighing new sanctions to deter an invasion.

The Conversation

The Cold War, modern Ukraine and the spread of democracy in the former Soviet bloc countries

As Russia masses forces and equipment on Ukraine’s border, international tensions over a possible invasion intensify almost daily. Ukraine has emerged as ground zero of what some pundits have dubbed a new Cold War between Russia and the West.

The Independent UK

Pro-Russia rebels evacuate civilians from east Ukraine as the West fears imminent invasion

US and UK warn that Moscow may use increased shelling in eastern Ukraine as a ‘pretext’ to invade

The Independent UK

Brits scramble to leave Ukraine and get families out amid fears of invasion

British citizens are seeking support to bring their loved ones home as warnings increase over Ukraine

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