Ukraine: Western countries sceptical as Putin announces troops withdrawal, conditions for peace
•Putin says Russia does not want war with Ukraine •Russian president, German chancellor meet in Moscow •US has not verified…
War: Putin’s mixed signals on Ukraine keep the West guessing
•Russia offers an olive branch, but still wields the sword •Vladimir Putin signals a readiness to keep negotiating with the…
Ukraine: Germany, France on diplomatic pivot to Washington and Moscow as UK, Turkey step up defence efforts
In meeting with Putin, with Ukraine issue looming large, French president says he hopes to find answers to security issues…
If Putin decides to invade Ukraine…who is next in Europe?
…few Russians will be expecting it •The propaganda machine has not yet been switched on •Even relatively friendly countries in…
Taiwan condemns ‘contemptible’ timing of China-Russia partnership
By Ben Blanchard and Kim Coghill Taiwan on Saturday condemned as “contemptible” the timing of China and Russia’s “no limits”…
NATO responds to Russia’s demands with its own
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg
Momentum is building for war in Ukraine
•Vladimir Putin is courting disaster for Russia’s neighbour—and himself By The Economist The first world war became inevitable once mobilisation orders…