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Ukraine and Russia: two countries whose memories of a 'shared' past could not be more different

With the recent build-up of Russian forces around Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s claim that Russians and Ukrainians occupy “the same historical and spiritual space” has taken on an ominous tone. In the eyes of large swaths of the Russian political elite, these countries share the same roots, some even dispute the…

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2022

NATO back in its comfort zone after the chaos of Afghanistan

As tensions build with Russia, NATO is focused on defending its 30 member countries

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

US calls for UN security council meeting to discuss Ukraine crisis – as it happened

The group has not been able to take any action in its previous meetings as Russia is a veto-wielding member of the security council – follow

The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2022

US-Russia tensions flare: Biden warns Putin with sanctions over Ukraine

Joe Biden says he isn't ruling out personal sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he invades Ukraine. The threat from the US president comes as tensions between Moscow and the West continue to heat up. On Tuesday, the third instalment of US military equipment landed in Ukraine and more…

France 24 · Jan 27, 2022

UK 'considering sending hundreds more troops to Ukraine' after US request

British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has admitted he is "not optimistic" a Russian incursion into Ukraine can be stopped as he prepares to meet his counterpart in Moscow

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022

France's Macron Takes Own Path, Seeks Dialogue with Russia

There’s still room for diplomacy in the Ukrainian crisis. At least that’s the conviction of French President Emmanuel Macron, who continues to push for dialogue with Russia despite signs pointing to a potential war. His stance reflects France’s post-World War II tradition of carving its own geopolitical path, refusing to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022

Tucker Carlson-fueled Republicans drop tough-on-Russia stance

Republicans running in high-profile primary races aren't racing to defend Ukraine against a possible Russian invasion.

Axios · Jan 27, 2022

Turkey’s Erdogan Says Russia Would Be Unwise to Invade Ukraine

Russia would be unwise to attack Ukraine and in that case Turkey would do what is necessary as a NATO member, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, Reuters reported. In an interview with broadcaster NTV Erdogan said he had invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Turkey under a proposal to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022

UK defence secretary ‘not optimistic’ Russian invasion of Ukraine can be stopped

Ben Wallace is in Europe to drum up support for sanctions against the Kremlin

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: Kyiv backs US reply to Russia’s demands

Latest Ukraine news from January 27: Kyiv says it has no objections to US response to Russia’s security demands.

Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2022