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UK threatens sanctions on Russia: ‘UK trying to take lead in what it’s not concerned with’

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Lord Skidelsky, emeritus professor of political economy at the University of Warwick. He discusses the UK’s threats to sanction Russia over a potential invasion of Ukraine, why the UK is trying to take the lead in a situation that doesn’t really concern it, the UK and US heightening tensions with Russia … Read More >UK threatens sanctions on Russia: ‘UK trying to take lead in what it’s not concerned with’

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EU leadership calls for new sanctions against Belarus as migrant crisis on Polish border escalates

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European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has called for new sanctions against Belarus over the migrant situation near Poland. The restrictions are needed to avoid “a humanitarian crisis and ensure safe returns,” she claimed. … Read More >EU leadership calls for new sanctions against Belarus as migrant crisis on Polish border escalates