Media Watch- February 6

Fort Bragg troops arrive in Germany and Poland as Russian buildup continues near Ukraine

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2022-02-04/us-troops-from-fort-bragg-land-in-poland-4623974.html

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

https://www.dw.com/en/how-russia-is-helping-the-us-reassert-its-dominance-in-european-security/a-60677785

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