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Explainer-How the U.S. could tighten sanctions on Russia

The United States has imposed several rafts of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, targeting its central bank, major lenders and President Vladimir Putin among others, while saying all options are on the table for additional action.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

EXPLAINER: Does Putin's alert change risk of nuclear war?

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s implied threat to turn the Ukraine crisis into a nuclear war presents President Joe Biden and U.S. allies with choices rarely contemplated in the atomic age

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

'Putin must be held to account for an unforgivable assault that will cost many lives'

Vladimir Putin has been slammed by leaders and citizens around the world for the Russian invasion into Ukraine which is expected to displace up to four million in total

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022

It is a matter of life and death. So the EU will provide weapons for Ukraine’s armed forces

What Putin is doing is a violation of the basic principles of human coexistence. This is the moment to stand up and to speak out, says Josep Borrell, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022

Inside the resistance in Russia to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Anastasia Rodina is one of the thousands of young Russians who have taken to the streets to protest against Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine. But in defying the might of the Kremlin, many risk their safety, freedom and future.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2022

Volodymyr Zelensky - Ukraine's comedian president who has turned into global hero

Volodymr Zelensky has won over fans around the globe as the President of Ukraine refuses to back down in the face of Vladimir Putin's Russian assault on his nation and people

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022

Russia's nuclear forces alert is a "distraction", says UK PM - PA

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called a move by President Vladimir Putin to put Russia's nuclear forces on high alert "a distraction from the reality of what's going on in Ukraine", the Press Association reported on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Inside US spy base in UK countryside with key role in conflicts involving Russia

RAF Menwith Hill, a controversial US airbase nestled in the Yorkshire countryside, will undoubtedly be involved in covert intelligence gathering in the hopes of foiling Vladimir Putin's efforts to conquer Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022

Putin raises stakes and puts nuclear forces ‘on alert’ as west steps up response to Russia

The Russian president’s move was condemned by the US, reports Kim Sengupta in Kyiv, as fighting in Ukraine continues and more sanctions put in place against Moscow

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

Boris Johnson stops short of welcoming all Ukrainian refugees fleeing invasion

Ukrainian refugees fleeing Vladimir Putin's invasion that do not have an immediate family connection to the UK will be denied entry. At the same time, the EU has agreed to take in Ukrainian refugees for three years.

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022