Russia-Ukraine tensions- Fears, facts and chaos - The 'Russian invasion scare'

What is happening?

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What are the facts?

What’s happening on the Russia-Ukraine border?

At least 100,000 troops are positioned within reach of Ukraine’s borders
US, UK, EU and Nato expect an invasion could be imminent
Russia continues to deny plans of an invasion – but provides no explanation as to why troops are on the border
Russia does not want Ukraine to join NATO and it is in part believed to be a reason for the Russian threats

French illusions Kyiv Post says the French have "illusions" Putin is listening to them and says Putin in only interested in talking to the US over Ukraine.

Media Bias

UK polls point to a massive win for Labour. The party doesn’t want voters to think victory is a done deal

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Russian's share Putin's delusion Opinions makes a bold claim - suggesting many Russians share " Putin’s delusion that Ukraine has always been part of Russia"

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Tories narrow gap to Labour in poll as Sunak says election result not ‘foregone conclusion’

Tories narrow gap to Labour in poll as Sunak says election result not ‘foregone conclusion’ The News Bias Exposed Fact Check Related News Right leaning

Russia has to react Romania Insider creates a little fear in its reader as it says " Russia must react to antiballistic systems in neighboring countries"

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Labour vote share falls to lowest in more than two years

Labour vote share falls to lowest in more than two years The News Bias Exposed Fact Check Related News Right leaning mixed facts Labour’s vote

Ukraine invasion scare RT News dismisses the news as an "invasion scare" and reports on who Russia thinks is behind the "scare" - suggesting the US and Britain want to distract from their mess in Afganistan.

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Sunak and Starmer clash in final election debate

Sunak and Starmer clash in final election debate Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer went head-to-head over tax, immigration, gender and Brexit in their final