The GuardianRussia plans ‘very graphic’ fake video as pretext for Ukraine invasion, US claimsFeb 3, 2022Shaun Walker, Dan Sabbagh & Julian BorgerBy Shaun Walker, Dan Sabbagh & Julian Borgermore_vert
Crisis GroupRussia-Ukraine: Diplomacy is the Best Hope for Heading Off a Deeper CrisisFeb 2, 2022more_vert
POLITICO EuropeFormer German Chancellor Schröder nominated for Gazprom boardFeb 4, 2022Laurenz GehrkeBy Laurenz Gehrkemore_vert
Capital Public Radio NewsExplaining the U.S. military presence in Europe as 2000 more troops deployFeb 4, 2022Becky SullivanBy Becky Sullivanmore_vert
The New York TimesIn Beijing, Olympic Spectacle and Global Power Games (Published 2022)Feb 4, 2022Chris Buckley & Steven Lee MyersBy Chris Buckley & Steven Lee Myersmore_vert
ReutersMacron hopes for rewards but faces risks in Moscow trip to see PutinFeb 4, 2022John Irish & Michel RoseBy John Irish & Michel Rosemore_vert
Al Jazeera EnglishUkraine crisis: Who are the Russia-backed separatists?Feb 4, 2022Niko VorobyovBy Niko Vorobyovmore_vert
The Washington PostNATO members appear firmly resolved to support Ukraine, but stop short of a membership offerFeb 4, 2022Olga Onuch & Javier Perez SandovalBy Olga Onuch & Javier Perez Sandovalmore_vert
The Guardian‘Almost invisible’: Germans lose patience with Olaf Scholz as he hesitates on UkraineFeb 4, 2022Philip OltermannBy Philip Oltermannmore_vert
CBS NewsRussia plotted to use fake video as pretense for Ukraine invasion, U.S. revealsFeb 4, 2022Nicole D. SgangaBy Nicole D. Sgangamore_vert
Atlantic CouncilVladimir Putin's Ukraine playbook echoes the traditional tactics of Russian imperialismFeb 3, 2022Peter DickinsonBy Peter Dickinsonmore_vert
Financial TimesUS believes Russia plans nuclear exercise to warn west over UkraineFeb 5, 2022Demetri SevastopuloBy Demetri Sevastopulomore_vert
POLITICOSenators worry Russia will invade Ukraine before they finalize sanctions billFeb 3, 2022Andrew DesiderioBy Andrew Desideriomore_vert
Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyNew World Order Or Hidden Power Struggle? Experts Assess The Future Of Chinese-Russian RelationsFeb 4, 2022Reid StandishBy Reid Standishmore_vert
CNNUS alleges Russia planning false flag operation against Ukraine using 'graphic' videoFeb 3, 2022Natasha Bertrand & Jennifer HanslerBy Natasha Bertrand & Jennifer Hanslermore_vert
New York Post Ukrainians arming themselves for possible Russian attackFeb 3, 2022Hollie McKayBy Hollie McKaymore_vert
Military TimesNo clear return date for troops headed to Europe amid Russia threatsFeb 3, 2022Leo Shane III, Joe Gould & Leo ShaneBy Leo Shane III, Joe Gould & Leo Shanemore_vert
The ConversationWhy Ukrainians are ready to fight for their democracyFeb 3, 2022Olga BoichakBy Olga Boichakmore_vert
NBC NewsRussia has plan to stage attack as pretext for Ukraine invasion, U.S. allegesFeb 3, 2022Rebecca Shabad & Ken DilanianBy Rebecca Shabad & Ken Dilanianmore_vert
The NationRussia, Ukraine, and “The New York Times”Feb 5, 2022David BromwichBy David Bromwichmore_vert
The Wall Street JournalPutin, Xi Aim Russia-China Partnership Against U.S.Feb 4, 2022Ann M. Simmons, Chao Deng & Evan GershkovichBy Ann M. Simmons, Chao Deng & Evan Gershkovichmore_vert
AxiosU.S. accuses Russia of planning "staged" video as pretext for Ukraine attackFeb 3, 2022Zachary BasuBy Zachary Basumore_vert
The FederalistIn Russia Crisis, Ukraine Should Trade Land For IndependenceFeb 4, 2022Mario LoyolaBy Mario Loyolamore_vert
TruthoutChomsky: US Approach to Ukraine Has “Left the Domain of Rational Discourse”Feb 4, 2022C. J. PolychroniouBy C. J. Polychronioumore_vert
The Associated PressEXPLAINER: Ukraine not joining NATO so why does Putin worry?Feb 5, 2022Robert BurnsBy Robert Burnsmore_vert
The DiplomatWhat Putin and Xi Said (and Didn't Say) About UkraineFeb 4, 2022Shannon TiezziBy Shannon Tiezzimore_vert
Voice of America - VOA NewsAt Beijing Olympics, Xi and Putin Announce Plan to Counter USFeb 3, 2022William GalloBy William Gallomore_vert
Defense OneWhat China Is Actually Saying About Russia and UkraineFeb 3, 2022Daniel Shats & P. W. SingerBy Daniel Shats & P. W. Singermore_vert
POLITICO EuropeUkraine links arms with Turkey, Poland and UK as NATO membership remains distantFeb 5, 2022David M. HerszenhornBy David M. Herszenhornmore_vert
POLITICO EuropeRussia, China call for halt to NATO enlargementFeb 4, 2022Jules DarmaninBy Jules Darmaninmore_vert
POLITICO EuropeOlaf Scholz confirms meeting with Vladimir Putin on February 15Feb 4, 2022Laurenz GehrkeBy Laurenz Gehrkemore_vert
Financial TimesRenewed tensions with Russia inject new lease of life into NatoFeb 3, 2022Henry FoyBy Henry Foymore_vert
Financial TimesXi backs Putin's opposition to Nato expansion at summit that underlines closer tiesFeb 4, 2022Edward White, Kathrin Hille & Nastassia AstrasheuskayaBy Edward White, Kathrin Hille & Nastassia Astrasheuskayamore_vert
CNNAmerican leaders are caught in Putin's guessing gameFeb 4, 2022Stephen CollinsonBy Stephen Collinsonmore_vert
The Wall Street JournalU.S. Says Russia Is Planning to Fabricate a Pretext to Invade UkraineFeb 4, 2022Warren P. Strobel & Gordon LuboldBy Warren P. Strobel & Gordon Luboldmore_vert
Al Jazeera EnglishUkraine latest updates: US troops arrive in GermanyFeb 4, 2022David Child & Mersiha GadzoBy David Child & Mersiha Gadzomore_vert
Al Jazeera EnglishXi and Putin show united front amid spiralling tensions with WestFeb 4, 2022more_vert
CNNPutin and Xi call for halt to NATO expansion during show of unity at Beijing OlympicsFeb 4, 2022Anna ChernovaBy Anna Chernovamore_vert
Atlantic CouncilRussia demands security guarantees but what Putin really wants is UkraineFeb 4, 2022Peter DickinsonBy Peter Dickinsonmore_vert
ReutersU.S. intelligence: Russia may stage video to create pretext for Ukraine warFeb 3, 2022Trevor Hunnicutt & Steve HollandBy Trevor Hunnicutt & Steve Hollandmore_vert
ReutersPutin hails $117.5 bln of China deals as Russia squares off with WestFeb 4, 2022Vladimir Soldatkin & Chen AizhuBy Vladimir Soldatkin & Chen Aizhumore_vert
ReutersPutin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics with gas supply deal for ChinaFeb 4, 2022more_vert
ReutersChina, Russia partner up against West at Olympics summitFeb 4, 2022Tony Munroe, Andrew Osborn & Humeyra PamukBy Tony Munroe, Andrew Osborn & Humeyra Pamukmore_vert
The New York TimesRussian Troops in Final Stages of Readiness Add to Worries for Ukraine (Published 2022)Feb 4, 2022Michael SchwirtzBy Michael Schwirtzmore_vert
The New York TimesAll Options Are Not on the Table as Biden Moves Troops Closer to Ukraine (Published 2022)Feb 7, 2022Michael CrowleyBy Michael Crowleymore_vert
The New York TimesOn Ukraine, Many Russians Have No Doubt: It's the Fault of the U.S. (Published 2022)Feb 4, 2022Ivan Nechepurenko & Valerie HopkinsBy Ivan Nechepurenko & Valerie Hopkinsmore_vert
The New York TimesU.S. Says Russia Planned to Fabricate Pretext for InvasionFeb 3, 2022Julian E. BarnesBy Julian E. Barnesmore_vert
The New York TimesUkraine-Russia Standoff: Putin and Xi Proclaim Bond as Russia Deploys More Forces Near Ukraine (Published 2022)Apr 18, 2023Rick Gladstone, Julian E. Barnes & Maria VarenikovaBy Rick Gladstone, Julian E. Barnes & Maria Varenikovamore_vert
The Washington PostU.S. accuses Russia of planning to film false attack as pretext for Ukraine invasionFeb 3, 2022Paul Sonne, Ellen Nakashima & Shane HarrisBy Paul Sonne, Ellen Nakashima & Shane Harrismore_vert