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The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Biden does damage control on Ukraine, saying Putin will ‘pay a heavy price’ if Russia invades

Comments come a day after criticism following his news conference

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Biden says any Russian movement into Ukraine will be considered invasion

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he has made clear to Russian President Vladimir Putin that any Russian movement into Ukraine would be considered an invasion, after he earlier suggested allies were split over how to react to any "minor incursion."

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

Explainer-Might Russia recognise 'independence' of breakaway east Ukraine regions?

A group of Russian lawmakers have urged parliament to appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognise two pro-Russian breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent states.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

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Putin is challenging Ukraine's "right to exist," Blinken says

"He’s laying the groundwork for an invasion because he doesn’t believe Ukraine is a sovereign nation.”

Axios · Jan 20, 2022

SAS on Ukraine standby to 'extract' UK officials if war breaks out

Members of SAS E Squadron will lead a rescue if Russian troops and armour pour deep into Ukraine. British Foreign Office officials may be rescued by special forces in case of war

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022

Biden cleans up comments about Russia invading Ukraine

Axios · Jan 20, 2022

What does Russia pulling back some troops mean for the Ukraine crisis?

The news of Russia pulling back some troops from its border with Ukraine has been met with skepticism thus far, but has at least allowed both nations to declare a victory of sorts in the simmering conflict. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dymytro Kuleba said "we have managed together with our partners…

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2022

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Biden, Europe sanctions caution cast doubt on Russia response

President Joe Biden’s comment that Russia may opt for a smaller-scale incursion into Ukraine, combined with the European Union’s reluctance to discuss specific penalties for Moscow, risks deepening concern about how firmly the West would respond to a lesser provocation.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

Biden warns Russia will ‘pay a heavy price’ if Putin launches Ukraine invasion – as it happened

President seeks to clarify comments from Wednesday on Ukraine-Russia crisis amid escalating tension on border – follow all the day’s politics news

The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2022

Boris Johnson warns of ‘disaster’ for Russia if it invades Ukraine

The PM reiterated UK support for Ukrainian sovereignty in the face of the build-up of Russian forces.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Why would Russia invade Ukraine?

US president Joe Biden predicts Vladimir Putin will ‘move in’ on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syrian Settlement

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, met in Riyadh on Thursday with Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syrian Settlement Alexander Lavrentiev, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The envoy conveyed the greetings of President Vladimir Putin to the Crown Prince, who in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022

Analysis-Russian troop build-up sparks unintended NATO renewal

Russia's troop buildup near Ukraine is galvanising NATO defences in Europe that President Vladimir Putin wants to dismantle, giving the alliance a sense of renewal after failures in Afghanistan.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

Britain should stay well out of Russia’s border dispute with Ukraine

Johnson won’t save his skin by threats of war with another ailing populist, and Putin will not be stopped by the west, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022

Putin, Raisi Summit Maintains Social Distance, Marks a 'Turning Point' in Relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin received at the Kremlin Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and their strategic cooperation. Ahead of the visit, Russian and Iranian media outlets described the visit as a turning point to boost strategic cooperation. However, despite the media hype, the reception at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022

Biden Warns of 'Disaster for Russia' If they Invade Ukraine

US President Joe Biden warned Russia Wednesday that it will pay a stiff price for a full-blown invasion of Ukraine, but sowed confusion by suggesting a "minor" incursion would prompt much less pushback from the West. Biden said he did not believe that President Vladimir Putin wants a war, but…

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2022

Breakfast briefing: PM clings on, general election date, Biden thinks Russia will invade Ukraine, millions can't pay bills, Plan B ends, sexist fans

Thursday morning's UK and world headlines

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022

Blinken Seeks United Front with European Allies over Russia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday to Berlin for meetings with key European allies, as part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour to stop Russia from marching on Ukraine. Blinken will seek a united front with counterparts from France and Germany as well as Britain's junior foreign minister before…

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The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Biden says nation weary from COVID but rising with him in WH

President Joe Biden acknowledges that the pandemic has exhausted and demoralized many Americans in his first year in office

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

EXPLAINER: What are US military options to help Ukraine?

The Biden administration is unlikely to answer a further Russian invasion of Ukraine by sending U.S. combat troops

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

Russia's menacing forces near Ukraine spark fears of an invasion. How close is Europe to its first war in decades?

As more than 100,000 Russian troops amass at the Ukranian border and diplomatic talks continue to fail, the West is on edge that Europe is teetering towards its first war in 30 years.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2022

Biden and Blinken offer assurances to Ukraine, warnings to Russia

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivered in-person assurances to Ukraine’s besieged leaders Wednesday as President Joe Biden vowed to punish Russia if it invades the former Soviet republic.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2022

Biden reviews first year of ‘challenges but also enormous progress’

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday sought to reframe his presidency as one of “challenges but also enormous progress,” saying he would restart efforts to pass his signature legislative agenda and use the midterm election campaigns to push harder against Republican obstinance.

Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2022

5 key takeaways from US President Biden’s news conference

Biden faces slumping poll numbers as he enters second year in office amid tensions with Russia and rising COVID cases.

Axios · Jan 19, 2022

Biden says Russia likely to invade Ukraine

"My guess is he will move in. He has to do something."

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