Macron tells Putin he wants to ‘avoid war’ at crunch talks on Ukraine crisis Emmanuel Macron will also hold talks in Ukraine on Tuesday The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022
Ukraine latest updates: US, Germany in ‘lockstep’, says Biden Ukraine news from February 7: US president says allies will work together to deter Russian aggression in Europe. Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2022
Kremlin expects no decisive breakthrough from Putin-Macron meeting Russia expects no decisive breakthrough from Monday's talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, but expects that Macron will propose ways to ease tensions in Europe, the Kremlin said. Reuters · Feb 7, 2022
Paris Perspective #24: On thin ice - Europe, Ukraine and a new Cold War - Marie Dumoulin It seems that every move Russian President Vladimir Putin makes has Western powers ever more perplexed as to what his intentions are when it comes to Ukraine. As French president Emmanuel Macron embarks on a diplomatic mission to Moscow and Kyiv, Paris Perspective looks at what's at stake amid the… Radio France Internationale · Feb 7, 2022
Putin-Macron meeting 'important' but no breakthroughs expected, Kremlin says A number of summit meetings were held on Monday to try to find a peaceful solution to the crisis over Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Washington to meet Joe Biden. France 24 · Feb 7, 2022
Kremlin expects 'no decisive breakthrough’ from Macron-Putin talks Russia does not envisage any decisive breakthroughs from Monday's talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, but expects Macron will propose ways to ease tensions in Europe, the Kremlin said. The Ukraine crisis is set to dominate the dialogue. Radio France Internationale · Feb 7, 2022
Tory MP Robert Jenrick asks if Liz Truss visit to Moscow is ‘unwise’ Conservative MP Robert Jenrick has questioned the Foreign Secretary’s planned trip to Moscow this week amid the Ukraine crisis. Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2022
Monday briefing: Macron to meet Putin over Ukraine crisis French leader hopes for ‘historic solution’ … Johnson allies insist the ‘grownups’ are in charge … and Jennifer Beals on hope, activism and Star Wars The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2022
Macron to meet Putin in bid to defuse Ukraine tensions French president hopes to head off a military conflict in Ukraine with high-risk diplomatic mission to Moscow. Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2022
Conservative MP Robert Jenrick asks if Liz Truss visit to Moscow is ‘wise’ Ms Truss will travel to the Russian capital to meet with her counterpart, Sergei Lavrov Wales Online · Feb 7, 2022
Macron hopes for ‘historic solution’ to Ukraine crisis ahead of Putin meeting French leader, who will travel to Kyiv on Tuesday, is optimistic he can secure peace, despite the US saying Russia could invade ‘tomorrow’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2022
Conservative MP Robert Jenrick asks if Liz Truss visit to Moscow is ‘unwise’ Ms Truss will travel to the Russian capital to meet with her counterpart Sergei Lavrov. The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022
Liz Truss issues warning over Falklands’ sovereignty as China backs Argentina’s claim In a statement, China backed Argentina to 'fully exercise its sovereignty' over the Falklands Wales Online · Feb 7, 2022
Biden and Macron discuss Russian military "deterrence" ahead of French leader's Moscow trip Macron is due to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin tomorrow in an attempt to de-escalate the Ukraine crisis. Axios · Feb 7, 2022
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022 Liz Truss warns over Falklands’ sovereignty as China backs Argentina’s claim China and Argentina issued a statement supporting each other’s territorial claims over Taiwan and the Falklands respectively.
Reuters · Feb 6, 2022 France's Macron flies to Moscow in bid to ease Ukraine tensions French President Emmanuel Macron flies to Moscow on Monday in bid to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to dial down tensions with Ukraine, where Western powers fear the Kremlin plans an invasion.
Reuters · Feb 6, 2022 Russian attack on Ukraine possible 'any day' but diplomacy still an option -White House Russian President Vladimir Putin could order an attack on Ukraine within days or weeks, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned on Sunday, as Washington and its European allies continued efforts to offer Putin a diplomatic way out of the crisis."We are in the window. Any day now, Russia…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022 Labour calls on Tories to return money from donors linked to Russia David Lammy and Rachel Reeves say £1.93m came from donors trading in Russia or with alleged links to Putin
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2022 Top Biden aide says Ukraine invasion could come ‘any day’ The administration has stepped up warnings that Russia increasingly seems intent on further invading Ukrainian territory.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022 Top Biden aide says Ukraine invasion could come 'any day' White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan says Russia could invade Ukraine “any day," launching a conflict that would come at an “enormous human cost."
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022 Weapons for Ukraine ‘more important than restricting Russian assets’ Former oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky made the intervention as Labour called on the Government to tackle ‘dirty money’.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022 Russia has enough troops ready to take Kyiv, says former Ukraine defence chief White House believes Moscow has amassed at least 70% of firepower needed for mid-February invasion
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022 Germany prepares to beef up Lithuania force to show solidarity in Ukraine crisis Olaf Scholz will fly to Washington as part of diplomatic effort to convince Nato he can be relied upon
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022 Kremlin Is Top Destination for Spooked European Leaders Rarely in recent years has the Kremlin been so popular with European visitors. French President Emmanuel Macron arrives Monday. The Hungarian prime minister visited last week.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022 Kremlin is top destination for spooked European leaders The Kremlin has become a top destination for European leaders spooked at the prospect of war in Ukraine