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Wrong to tar all Russian-linked Tory donors with the same brush, Government says

A Foreign Office minister said many British citizens of Russian origin oppose Putin.

The Independent UK

Ukraine crisis: A low-cost disinformation campaign aids Putin’s playbook

While Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent this week, pro-Russia online disinformation campaigners unleashed numerous images and videos depicting Ukraine as the aggressor. Their often crude efforts were promptly dismantled by experts and fact-checkers. But for Moscow, quantity overrides quality concerns.

France 24

'I am petrified': Ukrainians living in Bristol share their worries as crisis deepens

'I am petrified, I am crying every single day'

Bristol Post

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EU leaders to discuss Ukraine crisis at special summit on Thursday

EU leaders will meet for a special summit in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the bloc's further response to Moscow after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine.

Reuters

Ukraine: UK must turn rhetoric on Russia into action in ‘critical moment’, says Sturgeon

Scotland’s First Minister said the crisis in Ukraine could be ‘the most critical moment for the world since the Second World War’.

The Independent UK

Opponents mock France's Macron over Ukraine diplomacy but face questions themselves

Opposition contenders in France's upcoming leadership election mocked President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic efforts in the Ukraine crisis, accusing him of putting up a show for electoral gains.

Reuters

Ukraine seeks to declare nationwide state of emergency

Ukrainian authorities moved toward declaring a nationwide state of emergency after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two breakaway territories, ratcheting up tensions with Kyiv and sparking concerns about a potential broader conflict.

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Putin tells Erdogan U.S., NATO tried to ignore Russia's security demands - IFX

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday expressed his disappointment to Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan at what he said were attempts by the U.S. and NATO to ignore Russia's legitimate security demands, Interfax cited the Kremlin as saying.

Reuters

British sanctions on Russia: what is on the table?

Oligarchs, sovereign debt, exports and high net worth individuals are targets for UK, US and EU measures

The Guardian - UK

With Russia launching a military operation in Ukraine's Donbas region, what does Vladimir Putin want?

As Russian troops enter the eastern regions of Ukraine and Western leaders hit back with biting sanctions, many are wondering what it is Vladimir Putin actually hopes to achieve.

ABC News

Putin uses — then confuses — the GOP

Russia may successfully fracture Republicans, but a growing faction yearns for a white, nationalist strongman here

Salon

UK to send more weapons to Ukraine in response to ‘threatening’ Russia

Boris Johnson said the package would include “lethal aid” in the form of defensive weapons along with non-lethal equipment.

The Independent UK

Ukraine crisis: Why is Macron taking on the role of mediator?

Analysts say the French president, who faces an uncertain election, may be benefiting from the situation in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Critics say mild UK sanctions on Russia don't match promises

Britain promised to hit Russia with “powerful” sanctions over its military confrontation with Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Trump praises ‘genius’ Putin for moving troops to eastern Ukraine

Former president says Russian leader made ‘very savvy’ decision to recognise two territories of eastern Ukraine as independent

Los Angeles Times

Russian mobilization in Ukraine raises concerns about a new Cold War-style era in Europe

BERLIN — Although Udo Grelzik spent almost half his life under communist rule in East Germany, he never anticipated the threat of anything like a new Cold War in Europe.

Reason

No Troops in Ukraine Without Congressional Approval, Say Lawmakers

Plus: Republican policy priorities, SCOTUS to take same-sex wedding website refusal case, and more...

The Independent UK

Trump doubles down on Putin commentary as he’s blasted for ‘insane’ ‘adulation’

Comments are Trump’s latest to draw accusations of Russian favouritism

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Reuters

Calling Russian soldiers in Ukraine peacekeepers is 'obscene perversion' - Australian minister

It is an "obscene perversion" for Russian President Vladimir Putin to speak of Russian soldiers acting as peacekeepers in Ukraine and Australia will not hesitate to impose further sanctions if Russia escalates the situation further, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

Biden imposes sanctions on company behind Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – as it happened

President says US ‘will not hesitate to take further steps if Russia continues to escalate’ – follow the day’s news

The Independent UK

Trump says he doesn’t think Biden will run for second term and claims he is beating his successor in the polls

‘I don’t see him running. I see her running,’ said one-time president of Kamala Harris

Reuters

Erdogan tells Putin Turkey does not recognise steps against Ukraine's territorial integrity

President Tayyip Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Turkey did not recognise steps against Ukraine's territorial integrity, the Turkish presidency said, after Russia recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

The Conversation

Ukraine: the Council of Europe says Russia has violated international law - so why is it still a member?

Vladimir Putin’s recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent has escalated Russia’s slow annexation of Ukrainian territories. This is a violation of international law, according to Marija Pejčinović Burić, secretary general of the Council of Europe, the continent’s top organisation to promote human rights and democracy. Since Russia is a…

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine: What to know as world awaits next moves

World leaders are waiting to see if Russian President Vladimir Putin casts the die and orders troops deeper into Ukraine

Daily Record

Boris Johnson told to clean up 'sewer of dirty Russian money' flowing into Tory party

The Prime Minitser faced Labour and SNP demands to turn the screws on Moscow and to ban donations to UK politics from Russian oligarchs who side with Vladimir Putin.

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