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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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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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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 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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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 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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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to end all Covid-19 restrictions later on Monday.
The decision was due to be discussed earlier in the morning but was pushed back by several hours.
If the proposal is given the green light, it would mean no more laws on face masks or self-isolation.
But not everyone agrees it's the right time.
Welsh Health Minister Eluned [Elin - id] Morgan is one of those and thinks the plans are 'reckless'.
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A jury in the US state of Georgia will today (Monday) hear closing arguments in a federal hate crimes trial.
Three white men are convicted of murdering 25-year-old black man Ahmaud Arbery in two years ago.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer has the details.
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Military authorities in Nigeria have ordered an investigation into the killing of seven children by some of its fighter jets in Niger Republic.
The incident according to Nigerien authorities happened in the Maradi region of the country.
Tesem Akende reports.
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The European Union has welcomed news of a potential summit between Washington and Moscow to try and resolve the crisis on Russia's borders with Ukraine.
The comments from the EU's high representative Josep Borrell came ahead of talks between the bloc's foreign ministers and their Ukrainian counterpart on Monday.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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India is pulling out families of diplomats in Ukraine as the threat of war looms.
The country has also issued an advisory to its expatriates living there – asking them to evacuate the country soon.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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The French President Emmanuel Macron says he has secured an agreement in principle for a summit meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.
But the White House says it will only take place provided Russia does not first invade Ukraine.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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President Joe Biden will stay in Washington DC rather than returning to his home in Delaware after a meeting of his National Security Council to discuss the escalating crisis in Ukraine.
The White House claims "Russia could launch an attack against Ukraine at any time."
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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