Politico articles: Crisis in Ukraine
NATO chief: Russian deployment in Belarus ‘biggest since Cold War’
Jens Stoltenberg warns West must be ‘prepared for the worst.’
White House stops using ‘imminent’ to describe Russian threat
UK’s Johnson tells Putin Ukraine invasion would be ‘tragic miscalculation’
Europe is ready to pay the cost of Russia sanctions
Boris Johnson: UK, US not exaggerating Russian threat to Ukraine
Boris Johnson stresses UK support for Ukraine ahead of Kyiv trip
UK’s Liz Truss tests positive for coronavirus on eve of Ukraine visit
UK toughens sanctions regime to target Russia over Ukraine
Britain takes aim at companies and individuals with ‘strategic significance’ to the Kremlin.
The UK prime minister’s visit will take place hours after he calls Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Alexander Lukashenko warns that the West is trying to ‘drown’ the region in blood, but insists he doesn’t want war with Ukraine.
German industry bosses to meet with Putin this year
‘Planning is underway’ for corporate meeting with Russian president, while Moscow’s troops mass on Ukrainian border.
Nord Stream 2 could be hit in Russia sanctions, France says
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian indicates gas pipeline could be targeted, as Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin are set to talk.
Latvia’s war worries — Neutrals for NATO? — Polish MEP Patryk Jaki
Presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
Russia sanctions could include Nord Stream 2, Austria’s parliament president says
Wolfgang Sobotka says contested gas pipeline is on the table when confronting Moscow.
Russia pessimistic on US response to demands, says Sergey Lavrov
Ukraine’s foreign minister says diplomatic negotiations will continue, as Russian troops mass on border.
UK ‘not ruling out’ sanctions against Putin amid Ukraine tensions
Joe Biden also said personal sanctions against the Russian president were on the table.
Russia accuses Washington of fueling Ukraine tensions as US puts troops on alert
Meanwhile, Kyiv defense minister plays down risk of imminent Russian invasion.
Johnson warns Putin: Ukraine invasion would be ‘disastrous step’
UK creating package of economic sanctions against Russia, British PM adds.
EU diplomats’ families to remain in Ukraine amid Russia crisis, as UK pulls some staff
US takes lead on pulling some personnel out of Kyiv.
UK warns of Kremlin plan to install new leadership in Ukraine
Russia called the UK press release ‘disinformation.’
German navy chief resigns amid diplomatic row with Kyiv
Top naval officer’s comments left Ukraine ‘in deep shock,’ said Kyiv’s ambassador in Germany.
Blinken defends Ukraine’s ‘democratic and European path’
With Russian troops massed on border, US secretary of state reiterates Washington’s support
Germany’s Baerbock faces down top Russian diplomat Lavrov in Moscow
Berlin’s new foreign minister challenges Russia to ‘adhere to common rules.’
Ukraine blames Russia for cyberattack against government websites
Moscow says it had ‘nothing to do with it.’
Omicron tidal wave — Remembering David Sassoli — Russia standoff
The coronavirus wave engulfing Europe and the West’s standoff with Russia over Ukraine both feature in this episode. We also reflect on the legacy of European Parliament …
With Russian guns pointed at Ukraine, West and Moscow dive into talks
NATO allies insist they are entering dialogue — not a negotiation — over Putin’s security demands.
Blinken sets limits on US talks with Russia
He also said it’s hard to see making progress ‘with a gun to Ukraine’s head.’
On Russia, NATO cannot fold
Russia cannot ‘dictate’ NATO military posture, Germany says
Draghi plays down risk of Putin invading Ukraine
How Europe can calm the Russia-Ukraine crisis
G7 warns Russia of ‘massive consequences’ if it attacks Ukraine
G7 ministers warn of ‘strong response’ if Putin advances into Ukraine
On cusp of chancellery, Scholz warns Russia, goes softer on China
The incoming German leader wants to act ‘in the common interest of Europe’ and stresses ‘cooperation’ with Beijing.
Putin’s choice: Hot war or a deeply frozen conflict
Rather than igniting new hostilities in Ukraine, the Russian president may see advantage in a never-ending standoff.
Ukraine’s president alleges coup attempt involving country’s richest man
There’s years of bad blood between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Rinat Akhmetov.
Ukraine warns situation on Russian border ‘seriously deteriorating’
Military build-up has prompted fears Moscow is weighing another military incursion.
Josep Borrell: More Belarus sanctions to come Monday
Foreign ministers expected to approve package targeting Lukashenko regime.
Germany’s Scholz calls for EU Ostpolitik
Moscow ought to ‘accept that there will be further European integration,’ the Social Democrats’ chancellor candidate said.
Water wars in east Ukraine
In the crosshairs of the ongoing conflict, the region’s last standing state company and its workers fight to retain a vital resource for all: clean water.
Ukraine told to change Euro 2020 football kit after Russia complaints
Slogan ‘Glory to our heroes’ must be removed from inside the shirt collar.
Russia escalates Euro 2020 football kit row with Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy entered the fray, saying the team’s football kit ‘knows how to shock.’
Ukrainian president invites Putin for talks in conflict zone
Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls on Russian leader to meet him ‘anywhere in the Ukrainian Donbass’ amid rising tensions.
Ukraine: 120,000 Russian troops soon stationed at border
Kyiv’s top diplomat says there’s no guarantee Moscow ‘will stop building up their forces at that number.’
EU Confidential #196: Ukraine tension — Merkel succession battle — Marine litter
Rising tension over Ukraine, the showdown to be the German conservative candidate for chancellor, and a sailor-turned-politician on a mission to clean up the oceans all feature in this week’s episode.
Ukraine’s military poses a tougher challenge for Russia than in 2014
The army is tougher, but it’s still unlikely to be able to repel a full Russian attack.
Russia’s coronavirus vaccine makes inroads in conflict territories
In the rebel-held territories in Ukraine’s east, residents have been receiving the Sputnik vaccine since early February.
Macron wants to avoid a repeat of Ukraine in Belarus
French president says he enlisted Vladimir Putin’s help in convincing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to accept mediatio.
What the West can learn from Ukraine’s treatment of Soviet monuments
There’s no single way to deal with statues from a painful past.
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