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Putin tells ex-Soviet republics: Ukraine was an exception - report

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia respected the sovereignty of other ex-Soviet republics and that Moscow had made an exception with Ukraine because he said it was under foreign control, the TASS news agency reported.

Reuters

German Chancellor stops Nord Stream 2 pipeline certification process

The comments come after Moscow ordered troops into two breakaway regions in the east of the country, allegedly to carry out ‘peacekeeping’ duties.

The Independent UK

NATO member Turkey, opposed to sanctions, in bind over Ukraine

When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his decision to recognise two breakaway regions in east Ukraine as independent, NATO member and Black Sea neighbour Turkey swiftly criticised the move, but stopped short of announcing any punitive measures.

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Swiss liaise on Russian sanctions, may not act immediately

Switzerland is liaising with other countries on potential sanctions against Russia and may not act immediately, the government said on Tuesday as Moscow faced the prospect of a harsh Western response to its intervention in Ukraine.

Reuters

Anne McElvoy: There is no version of an independent Ukraine that Vladimir Putin will tolerate

A note to ourselves about the Russia-Ukraine crisis. It is “about” us — in the sense that war waged between Russia and a large landmass whose name literally means “on the borderlands” of east and western Europe is inevitably an area of vital strategic interest.

Evening Standard

Kremlin says it hopes Donbass recognition will restore calm; still open to diplomacy

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it hoped Russia's recognition of two breakaway Ukrainian regions as independent would help restore calm and that Moscow remained open to diplomacy with the United States and other countries.

Reuters

Ukraine may break off diplomatic ties with Russia, president says

Ukraine may break off diplomatic relations with Russia after Moscow's decision to recognise two regions of eastern Ukraine as independent, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said at a briefing on Tuesday.

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Ukraine crisis jolts Europe to push for secure energy supply

Surging energy prices and fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine are making European leaders think hard about energy security — particularly their decades-old reliance on Moscow for natural gas

The Independent UK

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine explained

UK warns Vladimir Putin’s invasion of eastern Donbas is underway

The Independent UK

The Latest: UK defense secretary warns on Russian forces

The U.K. defense secretary has warned of worrying signs that Russia has begun to move forces into Ukraine as he opened a conference of defense ministers from Baltic and North Atlantic states

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine: Why Putin recognised separatist-held regions

As international alarm grows, analysts say Moscow’s intention is to cause ‘permanent internal chaos’ in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russia Flexes Military for Ukraine Move; West to Respond

Russia set the stage for a quick move to secure its hold on Ukraine's rebel regions on Tuesday with new legislation that would allow the deployment of troops there as the West prepares to announce sanctions against Moscow amid fears of a full-scale invasion. The new Russia bills, which are…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine as west imposes sanctions

Russia’s Vladimir Putin has signed a decree recognising the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk

The Independent UK

Syria backs Russian recognition of east Ukraine breakaway regions

Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad says Syrian gov’t ‘will cooperate’ with the two Moscow-backed separatist-held regions.

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Reuters

Explainer-How Western sanctions will target Russia

The United States and its allies are coordinating new sanctions on Russia after Moscow recognised two regions in eastern Ukraine as independent, officials said.

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Russian lawmakers to ratify treaties claiming right to military bases in east Ukraine

Russia's parliament was expected on Tuesday to ratify treaties with two separatist Ukrainian regions, a step that could pave the way to Moscow building military bases there, adopting a joint defence posture and tightening economic integration.

The Independent UK

Putin gets no support from UN Security Council over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received no support from members of the U.N. Security Council for his actions to bring separatists in eastern Ukraine under Moscow’s control

The Independent UK

Russia moves to cement ties with Ukraine's rebels

Russia has moved quickly to secure its hold on Ukraine’s rebel regions following the recognition of their independence with bills allowing the deployment of troops there in a challenge to the West

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The Independent UK

'Unacceptable': World leaders condemn Russia on Ukraine

World leaders are lining up to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin after he ordered his forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

US to Announce Russia Sanctions after Initial Caution on Ukraine

The United States said it will impose sanctions on Moscow Tuesday, following an initially cautious response to President Vladimir Putin's order for Russian troops to deploy in two Kremlin-backed separatist areas of Ukraine. "We plan to announce new sanctions on Russia tomorrow in response to Moscow's decisions and actions today.

Evening Standard

Russia has invaded Ukraine, say both US and UK after tanks ‘roll in’

President Biden announced fresh sanctions against Russia during his statement

The Guardian - UK

Oil prices hit seven-year highs close to $100 after Russia moves troops into Ukraine – as it happened

Germany pulls plug on Nord Stream 2 pipeline, as UK and European shares see-saw and rouble sinks to two-year low

Asharq Al-Awsat

War Fears Grow as Putin Orders Troops to Eastern Ukraine

A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent Monday, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. A vaguely worded decree signed by Putin did not say if troops were on the move, and it cast the order as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Leaders Condemn Russian Decision on Ukraine

Western powers reacted swiftly to Monday's decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the independence of the two self-proclaimed republics in eastern Ukraine, condemning Moscow and calling for sanctions. Here is a summary of the responses so far: - Move 'won't go unanswered': Biden, Macron, Scholz -The leaders of…

Reuters

West unveils sanctions with more ready if Russia launches full-scale Ukraine invasion

Western nations and Japan on Tuesday punished Russia with new sanctions for ordering troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine and threatened to go further if Moscow launched an all-out invasion of its neighbour.

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