The Biden administration is expected to impose sanctions against
Russia in the coming hours, after the Kremlin sent troops into two
separatist regions of Ukraine.
On Monday the US imposed sanctions on those regions but stopped short
of targeting Russia itself.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Dozens killed in explosion at gold mine in Burkina Faso
At least 60 people were killed and dozens more wounded on Monday in an explosion at an informal gold mining site in Burkina Faso. Local officials say the blast happened when a stock of dynamite blew up.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports……
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UK TO IMPOSE FIRST OF 'BARRAGE' OF SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA
The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to set out a raft of sanctions to be placed on Russia. The move comes following President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognise two areas of Ukraine as independent states. Boris Johnson says he believes Vladimir Putin is looking at a 'full-scale' invasion. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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LAWMAKERS IN MALI APPROVE FIVE YEAR TRANSITION PLAN FOR ASSIMI GOITA LED MILITARY JUNTA
Lawmakers in Mali have ratified a five year transition plan for the military junta in the country to rule and hand over to a democratic government.
The junta in 2020 took the reins of power in a military coup from ex President Ibrahim Boubacar who was elected in 2018.
Tesem Akende reports.
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UK POISED TO ANNOUNCE RUSSIA SANCTIONS
The UK's set to announce a package of sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it'll be the 'first barrage' of sanctions which can be toughened if Moscow makes further incursions into Ukraine.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says they'll be wide-ranging.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it'll be the 'first barrage' of sanctions which can be toughened if Moscow makes further incursions into Ukraine.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says they'll be wide-ranging.
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UN CHIEF CANCELS VISIT
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has cancelled a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo due to the worsening Ukrainian crisis.
Mr. Guterres was scheduled to visit the conflict-affected provinces of North Kivu and Ituri where hundreds of civilians have been killed by militia fighters. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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Hungary yet to issue formal condemnation of Eastern Ukraine 'peacekeeping' operation
During a meeting in Paris, EU leaders have been swift to condemn the actions of Vladimir Putin in Eastern Ukraine.
But Hungary has yet to explicitly condemn developments.
From Budapest, Lucy Hough has more.
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India begins repatriation flights to Ukraine
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India sent its first repatriation flight to Ukraine on Tuesday as the threat of war looms over Eastern Europe.
New Delhi says its priority is the safety of the 20,000 Indians living there.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Japan condemns Russia for violating Ukraine’s sovereignty, threatens sanctions
Japan has strongly condemned Russia for recognising the independence of two pro-Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, saying the move violated Ukraine's sovereignty and international law. Tokyo says it is considering imposing sanctions.
Nora Weinek reports.
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Nora Weinek reports.
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UNSC meet to discuss Ukraine crisis
Members of the United Nations Security Council have condemned Russia's
decision to recognize separatist regions of Ukraine.
The UN Secretary-General says the move was inconsistent with the
principles of the UN charter but Russia has blamed Kiev for the
growing crisis.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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decision to recognize separatist regions of Ukraine.
The UN Secretary-General says the move was inconsistent with the
principles of the UN charter but Russia has blamed Kiev for the
growing crisis.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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China Sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies over Taiwan Arms Sales
China has announced sanctions against Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies over arms sales to Taiwan
It's the first time the companies have faced such measures under China's new anti-foreign sanctions law drawn up a year ago.
Patrick Fok reports.
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It's the first time the companies have faced such measures under China's new anti-foreign sanctions law drawn up a year ago.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Monday, February 21, 2022
US "strongly condemns" Putin, will implement sanctions
President Biden has issued a strong condemnation of President Putin's decision to recognise the independence of two regions in eastern Ukraine, and order Russian forces to take up positions there.
The US leader spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders after the Russian President's televised address.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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President Biden is implementing new sanctions on Americans and Russians who seek to do business in two regions of Ukraine that President Putin claims are now independent states.
But pressure is growing on the White House to go further.
Former Assistant Secretary of State David Kramer served in the George W. Bush administration, told America’s PBS television network that the measures the White House has taken so far don’t go far enough.
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UN Secretary-General cancels trip amid Ukraine tension
The United Nations Secretary-General has cancelled a trip to the
Democratic Republic of Congo because of the growing tension between
Russia and Ukraine.
This comes as Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced he will
recognize the independence of two areas in Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Democratic Republic of Congo because of the growing tension between
Russia and Ukraine.
This comes as Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced he will
recognize the independence of two areas in Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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White House says sanctions coming over Ukraine
The United States has announced fresh sanctions after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the recognition of independence for two breakaway rebel areas in the east of Ukraine.
With the latest, our US Correspondent Benji Hyer.
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EU and NATO slam Russian move to recognise breakaway regions
The European Union says it plans to move forward with sanctions after Russia announced it will recognize two breakaway regions in Eastern Ukraine.
Moscow's decision is seen as a blow to European efforts toward brokering a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where both the EU and NATO are headquartered.
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Boris Johnson says Putin's decision to declare Luhansk and Donetsk independent states breaches international law
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin's recognition of Luhansk and Donetsk as independent states is 'plainly in breach of international law'.
He says the UK will continue to do what it can to support Ukraine in what he described as a 'very dark and difficult time'.
Chris Jones reports from London
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Putin recognizes independence of Donetsk and Luhansk, raising risk of war
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will sign a decree formally recognising the independence of two breakaway regions of Eastern Ukraine.
Moscow will treat Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, no longer part of Ukrainian territory.
The move torpedoes the Minsk Agreements that sought to end war in the Donbas region…and sparks a real possibility of conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
President Putin made the announcement in an address to the nation…the simultaneous translation here comes from Kremlin propaganda channel RT.
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The Russian leader asserted that Ukraine is governed by a puppet government controlled by the West.
He said Kyiv wants to develop nuclear weapons that could threaten Russia.
He railed against NATO’s expansion and said the alliance was intent on containing Russia.
And he warned Russians to expect the imposition of western sanctions in the days ahead.
The simultaneous translation comes from Kremlin propaganda broadcaster RT.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces end of Covid-19 restrictions in England from Thursday
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the end of all covid-19 restrictions in England, beginning on Thursday.
He says that the country must now learn to live with the virus with the majority now protected against the virus through vaccination.
However, the opposition Labor party says the government's new plan is 'half baked'.
Chris Jones has more from London.
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Putin says he will decide "today" whether to recognize independence of Donetsk and Luhansk
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will make a decision today about whether formally to recognize the independence of two breakaway regions of Eastern Ukraine.
His comments came at the end of an extraordinary 90 minute televised meeting of his National Security Council.
Every single member of it backed the idea of recognizing Donetsk and Luhansk as independent…a move that could spark a war on the Russian border with Ukraine.
As the meeting concluded, President Putin's comments were translated by Kremlin propaganda TV channel RT.
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A Kremlin spokesman said today it is "premature" to plan for a proposed summit meeting between President Putin and President Biden.
With more from Moscow….Giles Gibson reports.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS APOLOGISES FOR HEATHROW BAGGAGE DELAYS
British Airways has apologised for 'letting people down' after passengers faced long delays in receiving their baggage on arrival at London Heathrow aiport. The airline said high winds caused by storms in the UK have been making it difficult to operate machinery and unload cases. Laura Makin-Isherwood report from London.
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