Putin’s games of war and peace
Russia has claimed it is winding down some of its military exercises and has raised the possibility of further talks, signalling a possible easing of the crisis over Ukraine.
Russia And Ukraine Conflict
Not in interested in war? War is interested in you
The choice isn’t whether to start World War III or surrender to Russian demands. It’s about signalling to Putin the US and its allies will resist his ambition to extend Russia’s ambit across Europe.
West draws up ‘the mother of all sanctions’
US foreign relations committee chairman Bob Menendez has told Vladimir Putin invading Ukraine would trigger ‘the mother of all sanctions’.
Biden warns Putin in phone call of ‘swift and severe costs’
In an hour long call, Joe Biden told his Russian counterpart the response by the US and its allies to an invasion of Ukraine will be decisive.
Biden tells Americans to get out of Ukraine
US President Jo Biden has urged Americans to leave Ukraine, as Russian live-fire drills and a troop build-up deepen fears of an invasion.
Ukraine invasion would cost Putin too much
Vladimir Putin must be made to understand that invading Ukraine would be an act of fundamental self-harm for Russia.
America must get serious again about defence spending
For 30 years the establishment mocked Russia, fantasised about China, and frittered resources away on ill-judged diversions. But the world’s holiday from history has come to an end.
Putin targets NATO’s weakest link – Germany
Biden should encourage Berlin to come off the sidelines and stop giving Moscow a pass. By escalating over Ukraine, Putin has driven a wedge between Germany and the rest of NATO.
Will the Putin-Xi alliance mean twilight of the West?
Putin has played a weak geo-hand brilliantly, and in one avenue of hard power, is even more formidable than Xi. The West has only itself to blame for allowing this fight to get out of control.
Putin’s lesson from Syria is that bombing works
It is the ability of Russia’s military to present creative, brutal solutions, rather than Vladimir Putin’s overrated rat-like cunning, that gives it the edge. Ukraine should expect the unexpected.
Supporting Ukraine will lead to war: Russian envoy
Australia’s participation in Western-led support for Ukraine will only ‘lead to war’, warns Russian ambassador Alexey Pavlovsky.
Putin sends medical units to Ukrainian front
Moscow has put what appear to be final preparations for an invasion of Ukraine by sending medical units to the front.
Walk a Russian mile in Putin’s shoes and give some ground in order to prevent hostilities
NATO should listen to Putin’s reasonable concerns and accommodate him as much as possible.
Clear and present dangers if US stands by over the Ukraine
Under Vladimir Putin, Russia has taken on a confrontational posture not seen since the height of the Cold War.
New strength in our much-maligned historic ties
As the likelihood of conflict grows, so too does the importance of our British links.
West warns Russia against ‘any incursion’
The US and its allies have warned Moscow of grave consequences if “any” of the troops massed on the border cross the border into Ukraine.
Former leader to return to fight
Ukraine’s billionaire ‘Chocolate King’ risks arrest to help face down Russian aggression.
How to show Putin the cost of invading Ukraine
Western allies must give diplomacy a chance but make clear they are ready help arm the Ukrainian resistance if Russia invades.
The strategic case for risking war in Ukraine
If Russian forces enter Ukraine yet again, Kyiv is likely to lose the war and the human toll will be extensive. The long-term damage suffered by Moscow, however, is likely to be substantial as well.
West shouldn’t fall for Putin’s Ukraine bluff
Vladimir Putin seeks to weaken Europe and force Joe Biden to act as an equal. But ultimately his soldiers are more useful to him just looking tough rather than losing their lives in a winter war.
The Cold War is over, and we should be alive to Orthodox Russia as an ally to the West
I couldn’t agree more with Michael Sexton about dropping the push by NATO to recruit Ukraine.
Putin’s ambitions not to be underestimated
Vladimir Putin is testing how far he can go in the Ukraine before the US pushes back. The moment is more dangerous than we realise.
Biden wants NATO to pull Russia back from Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of a possible Moscow-backed coup attempt.
Points win moves Biden closer to Oval Office
Trump’s push to focus on claims that the Biden family was making money in Ukraine and China were far too vague.
‘Smoking gun’ Bolton up-ends Trump script
John Bolton’s Ukraine claims won’t change the big picture for Trump but who knows what he’ll say if he gives testimony?
Credible, detailed and damaging
Public impeachment inquiry day one was a win for the Dems, but the Republicans fired back.
Would Shakespeare impeach Trump?
The Democrats pushing impeachment simply don’t understand Donald Trump. Their latest theory has one glaring flaw: it isn’t in keeping with Trump’s character.
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