Media Watch- February 6
Fort Bragg troops arrive in Germany and Poland as Russian buildup continues near Ukraine
Kremlin blasts U.S. for deploying troops to NATO’s eastern flank, even as Russia continues buildup around Ukraine
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/02/03/russia-ukraine-putin-nato-minsk-agreement/
In Responses to Russia, U.S. Stands Firm on Who Can Join NATO
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/02/world/europe/us-nato-response-russia-demands.html
Angry U.S.-Russia Exchange at U.N. Punctuates Deepening Ukraine Rift
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/31/world/europe/ukraine-russia-united-nations.html
For Some of Ukraine’s Neighbors, ‘Defend Europe’ Has Another Meaning
For the populist leaders of Poland and Hungary, Russia’s saber-rattling on the border with Ukraine takes a back seat to domestic politics and issues like immigration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/31/world/europe/ukraine-poland-hungary-nato.html
U.S. Warns of Grim Toll if Putin Pursues Full Invasion of Ukraine
Biden administration officials told lawmakers that a large-scale Russian invasion could kill as many as 50,000 civilians and prompt a refugee crisis in Europe.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/05/us/politics/russia-ukraine-invasion.html
How Russia is helping the US reassert its dominance in European security
Russian neo-imperialism destabilises Europe: Polish PM
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7785/Artykul/2893312
Polish president unveils bill to end row with EU over judicial overhaul
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7989/Artykul/2895425