Putin orders Russian forces to Ukraine rebel regions Ukriane-Russia crisis news from February 21: Russian president says troops to ‘maintain peace’ in Donetsk and Luhansk. Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2022
Vladimir Putin’s plan to invade Ukraine appears to have already begun, says Downing Street No10 has warned that ‘elements’ of the Russian ‘playbook’ for an attack are starting to ‘play out in real time’ Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2022
Putin, Biden Agree in Principle to Summit as Ukraine Tensions Soar Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to a summit -- to be held only if Moscow does not invade Ukraine, France announced Monday following a frantic new round of diplomacy to avert an all-out war. Both leaders have said yes in principle to the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2022
Luhansk and Donetsk regions recognised as as independent states by Russia – as it happened Russian president has recognised Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states: Zelenskiy says ‘we are not afraid’. Follow the latest updates The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022
Ukraine crisis: Boris Johnson welcomes Biden and Putin peace talk agreement Ukraine is currently surrounded on three sides by about 150,000 Russian soldiers Wales Online · Feb 21, 2022
Putin, Biden agree in principle to summit on Ukraine PARIS: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to a summit, to be held only if Moscow does not invade Ukraine, France announced Monday following a frantic new round of diplomacy to avert a war. Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2022
U.S. tells UN Russia making list of Ukrainians "to be killed or sent to camps" after invasion The U.S. ambassador to the UN made the allegations in a letter obtained by WashPost tonight. Axios · Feb 21, 2022
Ukraine news – live: Putin orders troops into rebel-held territories, as PM calls Cobra meeting on sanctions Putin told his security council it was necessary to consider the requests from the pro-Russia rebels The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022
Biden, Putin agree in principle to France’s summit proposal U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have accepted in principle a French proposal for a diplomatic summit, France said, potentially offering fresh hope for a peaceful solution to pull Russia and Ukraine back from the brink of war. Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022
Biden, Putin agree in principle to France’s summit proposal Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have “accepted the principle” of a summit on the condition that Russia doesn’t invade Ukraine, according to a statement from France. Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022
Biden, Putin agree ‘in principle’ to summit amid Ukraine tensions Meeting brokered by French President Emmanuel Macron will take place providing Russia does not invade Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2022
Biden and Putin agree to summit on Ukraine in de-escalation deal brokered by France White House says meeting with Russia will happen ‘if an invasion hasn’t happened’ of Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022
Macron and Putin agree to push for ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, as US warns of imminent Russian invasion Boris Johnson hailed Putin’s commitments to French president as a ‘welcome sign’, No 10 says The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022
Biden and Putin agree in principle to Ukraine summit- French presidency U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. Reuters · Feb 21, 2022
Axios · Feb 21, 2022 Biden agrees "in principle" to hold summit with Putin if Russia doesn't invade Ukraine The agreement was reached in following 2 separate conversations that Macron had with the leaders, according to his office.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2022 As Ukraine tension grows, diplomacy stalls and Russian troops are massed at border KHARKIV, Ukraine — With tens of thousands of Russian troops massed near Ukraine’s northern frontier, and as tensions intensified in the country’s eastern Donbas region, Western and Russian leaders continued to engage in a high-stakes dance Sunday mixing equal parts diplomatic bickering and military puffery — but with little sign…
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022 US warns that Russia may target multiple cities in Ukraine WASHINGTON — The U.S. has told allies that any Russian invasion of Ukraine would potentially see it target multiple cities beyond the capital Kyiv, according to three people familiar with the matter.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022 Last-ditch Putin peace talks a ‘welcome sign’ Ukraine conflict can be prevented The Prime Minister said the next week is ‘crucial’ for finding a diplomatic solution to the tensions between Moscow and Kyiv.
Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2022 Ukraine crisis: Mysterious 'Z' on Russian vehicles sparks fears of attack Several Russian vehicles with the painted-on tag were spotted on tanks, self-propelled guns, fuel trucks and supply vehicles amid fears of an imminent invasion of Ukraine
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2022 Biden cancels plan to leave DC, speaks with Macron as Ukraine tensions persist Plans change an hour after White House announces travel
AAP · Feb 20, 2022 PM coy on Ukraine 'military-technical' aid Scott Morrison has declined to elaborate on what "military-technical" support Australia could provide to Ukraine following the foreign ministers' meeting.
Reuters · Feb 20, 2022 UK says Putin's commitments to Macron are a welcome sign on Ukraine British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's commitments to French President Emmanuel Macron were a welcome sign that the Kremlin chief may be still willing to engage in a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis.
Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2022 Vladimir Putin: Diplomacy over Ukraine crisis must ‘intensify’ Russian president reiterated the need for NATO to take Moscow’s demands for security guarantees seriously to avoid war.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2022 Kamala Harris departs Europe as Ukraine tension accelerates, Russia extends troop exercises MUNICH, Germany — Vice President Kamala Harris concluded a trip to Munich on Sunday aimed at shoring up alliances amid a barrage of shelling in eastern Ukraine and other signs that diplomatic efforts to forestall the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II were failing.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2022 As Ukraine tension accelerates and Kamala Harris departs Europe, Russia extends troop exercises MUNICH, Germany — With tens of thousands of Russian troops canceling withdrawal plans near Ukraine’s northern frontier, and as tensions intensified in the country’s eastern Donbas region, Western and Russian leaders continued to engage in a high-stakes dance Sunday mixing equal parts diplomatic bickering and military puffery — but with…