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Moscow is ‘hell-bent’ on invading, says UK foreign secretary

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Only 1 former secretary of state is praising Putin and criticizing Biden in Ukraine crisis

Of all the former secretaries of state under Democratic and Republican presidents, only one is taking to cable news and social media during a moment of peril in Europe to praise Russian President Vladimir Putin and chastise the Biden administration.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Feb 23, 2022

These satellite images show Russia has Ukraine surrounded

These satellite images show Ukraine surrounded on its north, east and southern borders by Russian troops, equipment and aircraft.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2022

Will war come to a town called New York in Ukraine?

NEW YORK, Ukraine — The bakery in the center of town offered poppy seed babka-like pastries and breads of various shades. The baker seemed reluctant to speak before blurting out that the shelling — always present but also far away — increased in recent days. She would have said more,…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2022

Biden’s Russia sanctions: why holding back could be part of his strategy

The president has threatened tougher steps for further provocation, preserving the potency of sanctions as a deterrent

The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2022

Trump praises Putin as ‘genius’ and ‘very savvy’ for invading Ukraine

Former President Trump Tuesday praised Russian strongman Vladimir Putin as a “genius” for invading portions of Ukraine — and blasted President Biden for weakness.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2022

‘Nothing is off the table’ to stop Putin, says Foreign Secretary

Boris Johnson has been criticised for not going far enough with the first round of sanctions designed to hit the Kremlin

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Ukraine president calls up reservists as sanctions coalition against Russia grows

Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns Ukraine faces existential threat as Biden says US was bringing tough new sanctions against Russia for ‘beginning’ invasion

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022

'Boris Johnson needs to impose stronger sanctions on Russia now to avoid war'

Vladimir Putin's cronies have been permitted to funnel billions through the UK capital, shamingly dubbed Moscow-on-Thames. Boris Johnson needs to impose stronger sanctions

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Trump calls Putin’s seizure of Ukrainian territory a ‘genius move’

Former president makes comments after weeks of tensions in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022