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      Ukraine crisis: Putin’s nuclear threats are a struggle for pride and status
      Aug29

      Ukraine crisis: Putin’s nuclear threats are a struggle for pride and status

      ANALYSIS: The Russian President uses frightening language to bolster his support at home – but it’s a gamble he cannot lose …read more Source: The...

      The Guardian view on new Russian incursions into Ukraine | Editorial
      Aug29

      The Guardian view on new Russian incursions into Ukraine | Editorial

      Lies and deception have characterised Russias intervention in Ukraine but the new incursions are less deniableListening to Vladimir Putin, at a press conference earlier this year, solemnly deny that Russian troops had occupied parts of Crimea, the novelist Andrey Kurkov noted tersely in his diary: He lies easily, uses humour. From the beginning...

      Russia’s stealth tactics outflanks West in Ukraine
      Aug29

      Russia’s stealth tactics outflanks West in Ukraine

      Russia has followed a well-planned strategy of inflitration by stealth across a swathe of neighbouring Ukraine …read more Source: The...

      Nato states create rapid deployment force
      Aug29

      Nato states create rapid deployment force

      Britain and six other states are to create a joint force of at least 10,000 personnel to bolster Nato in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine …read more Source: Financial...

      Putin raises the stakes in Ukraine
      Aug29

      Putin raises the stakes in Ukraine

      Russian incursion demands a tough western response since it represents a serious danger for European security and the global order …read more Source: Financial...

      EU foreign ministers call for tougher Russia sanctions
      Aug29

      EU foreign ministers call for tougher Russia sanctions

      A number of EU foreign ministers are pushing for stronger sanctions against Russia for its actions in eastern Ukraine. It follows NATO allegations that Moscow sent “well over 1,000 troops” across the border. …read more Source: Deutsche...

      Mariupol digs in and waits for Russians
      Aug29

      Mariupol digs in and waits for Russians

      Few dozen Ukrainian soldiers armed with machine guns and backed by a handful of armoured personnel carriers seemed a paltry force to withstand the expected attack …read more Source: Financial...

      Hopes rise for swift resolution on top jobs
      Aug29

      Hopes rise for swift resolution on top jobs

      Herman Van Rompuy, the president of the European Council, is looking for a swift decision on the European Union’s senior appointments from national government leaders when they meet in Brussels on Saturday (30 August). He is increasingly hopeful of establishing a consensus around a balanced ticket of Donald Tusk for president of the...

      New Russia, old dreams
      Aug29

      New Russia, old dreams

      President Putin’s statement to the Ukrainian rebels, posted online by the Kremlin early yesterday, attracted attention not just for what… …read more Source: The...

      Ukraine ‘slipping out of control’
      Aug29

      Ukraine ‘slipping out of control’

      The Ukraine crisis is “slipping out of control”, Germany’s foreign minister warns as EU leaders prepare to discuss new sanctions against Russia. …read more Source:...