BBC News says evidence suggests Russia is planning “the biggest war in Europe since 1945”, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.
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Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
President: Vladimir Putin
Capital: Moscow
Currency: Russian Rouble
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The Sunday Papers defiant PM will axe all Covid rules – latest from Russia – Ukriane crisis and UK politics.
France24 says Germany accused Russia on Friday of endangering Europe’s security with demands that recall the Cold War.
VOA says U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday there is a “very high” likelihood that Russia will invade Ukraine in the next several days.
The Metro says Russia has boosted forces near the Ukraine border days after announcing a ‘pullback’ of some forces and weapons, a US official has warned.
The Guardian says Russia is continuing to send troops to what is now the biggest concentration of forces in Europe since the cold war.
The Metro says Nato crunch talks over Ukraine and Russia as bid to avoid war continues – tensions in the region rest on a knife-edge.
The Guardian says Joe Biden has claimed that 150,000 Russian troops remain in a “threatening position” around Ukraine, despite Russian claims of a withdrawal.
Euronews says Russian forces deployed near Ukraine’s border have begun returning to their garrisons, says Russia’s defence ministry.
BBC News says the US and UK leaders have said not all hope is lost for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis, but warn that the situation remains fragile.
Boris Johnson is set to cut his trip to the North West of England short as the situation in Ukraine intensifies, No 10 has said.
The i says a 79-year-old Ukrainian great-grandmother has been pictured clutching an AK-47 as she joined thousands of ordinary Ukrainians training to shoot.
The Metro says Russia’s attack on Ukraine could happen with ‘no notice’ once Vladimir Putin gives the order, Britain’s armed forces minister has warned.
The Guardian says The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, will travel to Kyiv on Monday as western leaders voiced concerns of a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any moment.
France24 says Washington reaffirmed its warning Sunday that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepared to visit both countries.
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US president Joe Biden has told all US citizens still in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, citing increased threats of Russian military action.
France24 says Russian skating sensation Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance, Games testers confirmed Friday – the IOC is appealing.
Euronews says Germany’s gas reserves have fallen to “worrying” levels, the government admitted on Wednesday, amid tensions with Russia.
Sky News says US President Joe Biden has said American citizens should leave Ukraine immediately. “We’re dealing with one of the largest armies in the world.”
The Independent says One thousand British troops are being put on standby in case of a humanitarian crisis in eastern Europe if the current Russian military build-up leads to war.
The Guardian says Majorities across Europe think Russia will invade Ukraine in 2022 and believe both Nato and the EU should stand by Kyiv, according to poll.
Kyiv Post says French Illusions About Dialogue With Putin – claiming the French believe Putin is listening to them but in reality Putin is only interested in talking to the USA.
Romania Insider says Vladimir Putin has said Russia must react to antiballistic systems in neighbouring countries – believing Russia needs to react to the expansion of NATO military infrastructure.
RT news says Russia reveals who it thinks is behind Ukraine invasion scare- blaming the US and Britain for wanting a war so they can distance themselves from the mess of Afghanistan.