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Ukraine crisis explained: World War 3 fears as Russia deploys troops to border

The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has been being stoked by Russia for nearly a decade now as Russia has over 100,000 troops amassed at the border

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2022

‘I think there will be a war’: Ukrainians wait for worst as eleventh-hour talks start

As diplomats meet in a desperate attempt to prevent conflict, people in Kiev tell world affairs editor Kim Sengupta how they fear it is too late, and that war is inevitable

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

What next for Iran and Russia ties after Raisi-Putin meeting?

Tehran’s relations with Moscow to be bolstered, regardless of the fate of the nuclear deal, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2022

Liz Truss calls on ‘free world’ to reduce economic dependence on Russia

The Foreign Secretary warned Vladimir Putin he must ‘desist and step back’ from war in Ukraine or risk being dragged into a prolonged conflict.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

Foreign secretary Liz Truss warns Vladimir Putin of ‘terrible quagmire’ if Russia invades Ukraine

Crisis talks between the United States and Russia were being held on Friday amid mounting fears that Vladimir Putin could be about to invade Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2022

Russian parliament to discuss recognising rebel-held east Ukraine as independent

Russia's parliament will hold consultations next week on an idea to appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognise two pro-Russian breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent states, the chamber's speaker said on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Can US sanctions sway Putin’s thinking?

More aggressive moves from Washington could backfire on Europe, which depends on Russian energy.

Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2022

Breakfast briefing: Tories face more infighting, Education Secretary to vet return of masks in schools, Liz Truss issues warning to Vladimir Putin and more than three in five over-65s worried about heating

Friday morning's round-up

Wales Online · Jan 21, 2022

UK: Russia Risks 'Quagmire' in Ukraine

Russia risks becoming embroiled in a "terrible quagmire" if it invades Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to warn Friday in a speech in Sydney. The UK's top diplomat will tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is on the brink of making a strategic blunder by launching military…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 21, 2022

'Minor incursion' by Russia could complicate West's response

Short of an all-out invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin could take less dramatic action in Ukraine that would vastly complicate a U.S. and allied response

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022