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In meeting, Blinken warns China's Wang Yi against aiding Russia in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday warned top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi of consequences should China provide material support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying in an interview after the two met that Washington was concerned Beijing was considering supplying weapons to Moscow.

Reuters

US: Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says Washington has determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

The Independent UK

U.S. accuses Russia of committing crimes against humanity in Ukraine

"We will make sure that whoever was involved in those crimes will be held accountable," Vice President Kamala Harris stressed.

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We must bolster Ukraine’s forces now, Sunak tells world leaders

The Prime Minister, in a speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, also said the West must boost Ukraine’s long-term future.

The Independent UK

U.S. declares Russia committed 'crimes against humanity' in Ukraine

The Biden administration formally concluded that Russia has committed "crimes against humanity" during its nearly year-long invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday.

Reuters

Harris says "troubled" that China has deepened relationship with Russia

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday she was troubled that China had deepened its relationship with Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine, noting Chinese support to Russia would undermine the rules-based international order.

Reuters

Watch: Kamala Harris addresses Munich Security Conference

Watch Kamala Harris deliver her remarks at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

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U.S. completes recovery of Chinese balloon but other "object" searches called off

The United States said on Friday it had successfully concluded recovery efforts off South Carolina to collect sensors and other debris from a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon shot down by a U.S. fighter jet on Feb. 4, and investigators are now analyzing its "guts."

Reuters

Kamala Harris: Biden is not too old for presidency and I intend to run with him

Vice-president dismisses ‘Washington chatter’ about whether president should run for a second term in the White House

The Guardian - US

US completes recovery of downed Chinese balloon debris

US officials say that analysis of debris confirms suspicions that balloon was for surveillance, which China denies.

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy Pushes for Speedy Support to Avoid More Deaths

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western allies Friday to quicken their military support for Ukraine, warning at a major international security conference that delays would play into Russia’s hand as the invasion approaches its first anniversary. “There is no alternative to speed, because it’s speed that life depends on,” Zelenskyy…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Philippines sides with US amid rising regional tensions between Beijing and Washington

The US-China rivalry in east Asia has taken an interesting turn after the recent visit of US defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, to the Philippines. Austin’s trip ended in an expanded deal, the enhanced defense cooperation agreement (EDCA).

The Conversation

Leaders focus on Ukraine war at Munich Security Conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to give the opening address at a major annual conference on international security policy

The Independent UK

Biden's Trump-focused campaign could be risky if GOP shifts

In 2020, Joe Biden built his White House run around promises to beat Donald Trump “like a drum.”

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: latest objects shot down over US not linked to China, Biden says

‘Private companies’ conclusion likely to fuel criticism that downings were overreaction amid pressure over initial balloon discovery. Plus, there may be a reason you want to sleep more in winter

The Independent UK

Watch: Kamala Harris and Emmanuel Macron among arrivals for Munich Security Conference

Watch as attendants of this year’s Munich Security Conference arrived for the first day of the event on Friday morning.

WEKU

Doug Emhoff has made antisemitism his issue, but says it's everyone's job to fight it

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Harris, is increasingly focused on combating antisemitism at home and abroad. He spoke to NPR about his historic role.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy to open Munich summit amid fears of new Russian offensive

Security conference seen as a key test of west’s resolve to fight out a prolonged, expensive war

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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy says it is ‘obvious’ Putin will not stop with Ukraine; Macron calls for more military support – as it happened

Zelenskiy speaks at Munich security conference as Scholz, Macron and Kamala Harris are in Germany; French leader says Ukraine needs more support

Reuters

Ukrainian troops holding Bakhmut line demand weapons as world powers meet

Ukrainian soldiers fighting to hold off a Russian push on the small eastern city of Bakhmut pleaded for more weapons from the outside world as senior Western leaders met in Munich on Friday to assess the year-long war shaking Europe.

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Current presidential candidate field a quarter of the size of 2020’s at this point last cycle

Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (R) announced on Feb. 14 that she was running for president of the United States. In a video, she said, “It’s time for a new generation of leadership to rediscover fiscal responsibility, secure our border, and strengthen our country, our pride,…

Reuters

Zelenskiy to Munich leaders: we need weapons fast to beat 'Goliath' Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday urged allies to speed up sending weapons to defeat the Russian invasion, telling global leaders assembled in Munich that dithering and delays also threatened their security.

The Independent UK

Harris to join Western leaders at Munich Security Conference

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will join the leaders of France, Germany, the U.K. and dozens of others at an annual security conference in Germany, just before the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine

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More U.S. House members and state legislators sought other offices in 2022 than in 2020

Welcome to the Thursday, February 16, Brew.

The Independent UK

Watch live as Kamala Harris lands at Munich airport ahead of security conference

Watch live as Kamala Harris lands at Munich Airport on Thursday, 16 February.

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