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U.S. says China and Russia seek 'profoundly illiberal' world order

The United States on Wednesday accused China and Russia of working together to create a new 'profoundly illiberal' world order of which Moscow's actions towards Ukraine were just a part.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022

Meet the Russian-linked tycoons who gave Tory Party £2million in donations

Among Russia-linked figures filling Tory coffers is banker Lubov Chernukhin, married to Putin’s former deputy finance minister. She has donated £1.7m. Ms Chernukhin regularly bids in Tory fundraising auctions

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Russian embassy hits back at Australian sanctions over Ukraine tension

The Russian embassy in Australia has labelled the federal government's newest sanctions as "xenophobic", while Prime Minister Scott Morrison concedes he does not think the penalties will sway Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2022

Five times Donald Trump looked to side with Russia against the US

Former president’s statements about Russia and Putin often clash with those of US officials

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Morrison condemns Moscow’s ‘brutal’ attack on neighbour – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2022

Russia Ukraine war: US spies warn 'full-scale invasion will begin in 48 hours'

US defence sources predict Russia will unleash airstrikes, cruise missiles and march troops through the streets of Ukraine in a large-scale invasion within two days

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

80% of Russia's forces around Ukraine in attack positions, U.S. official says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has put 80% of the troops he has assembled in a position to launch a full-scale invasion on Ukraine, a senior U.S. defense official said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022

ASX plunges by 3 per cent after Russia launches Ukraine invasion; Qantas COVID woes continue

Australian shares have their worst day since September 2020, plunging 3 per cent after Russian President Vladimir Putin launches an invasion of Ukraine.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2022

‘No words’: State Department left speechless over Trump and Pompeo praise of Putin

‘Putin is now saying, ‘It’s independent,’ a large section of Ukraine. I said, ‘How smart is that?’ gushed former president Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Analysis-Russia crisis presents Biden limited upside at home, plenty of downside

U.S. President Joe Biden wanted to spend 2022 building bridges, literally and metaphorically, in the United States. Instead, he faces being dragged into a crisis sparked by Russian President Vladimir Putin that could reshape Europe.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022