Fiona Hill warns that Putin’s agenda extends beyond Ukraine–"he wants to evict the US from Europe.”
— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) January 25, 2022
Given that the EU is one of the three largest economies in the world and a bastion of democracy, we cannot simply leave the continent at Putin’s mercy. https://t.co/yWrP63JFTp
This won’t be a walk in the park for Putin.
— Angry Staffer (@Angry_Staffer) January 25, 2022
To be clear, Russia’s military vastly outnumbers and out-gears Ukraine’s, but the Ukrainian people are fighters, and they’re getting toys to help.
Putin will have to decide how much blood and treasure he’s willing to part with. https://t.co/CUdgfGVZID
If Putin bent on war, there's not much we can do. Make sure we've prepared as best we can; it will be a time for quiet resolve rather than rash reactions.https://t.co/cVzRagxwUn pic.twitter.com/AWqGtGS7cc
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 23, 2022
The U.S. is considering sanctions to punish President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. The options include sweeping measures that would damage Russia's economy and others that could target Putin’s inner circle, including his reported girlfriend. https://t.co/lQMqo96BzC
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 25, 2022
Breaking News: The U.S. plans to arrange alternative fuel sources for Europe, in case Russia cuts off gas and crude oil supplies as tensions over Ukraine continue to rise. https://t.co/QVmQVIl697
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 25, 2022
Macron to seek clarification of Putin's Ukraine intentions in phone call https://t.co/CoWQ7ifi9l pic.twitter.com/y57tnK3t0f
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 25, 2022
The situation around Ukraine is becoming ever more serious. Here’s 5 minutes on the long and short-term reasons why this is happening. Currently second ‘most watched’ on the @BBCNews website. Produced by Catherine Karelli. pic.twitter.com/L1rckenGhz
— Ros Atkins (@BBCRosAtkins) January 25, 2022
"Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort."https://t.co/FT5OUWrEaA
— Alan Howe (@HoweDefendsUSA) January 25, 2022
A clear win for Moscow: from Americans downplaying Russian interference in the 2016 US election to defending the Russian threat against Ukraine in 2022. https://t.co/s6YYJ4k0hT
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) January 25, 2022
Call it Vlad's Blunder. I do…in this column:https://t.co/QC1kTubxm7
— David Rothkopf (@djrothkopf) January 25, 2022
Hey, remember that time the president who followed Putin around like a puppy & who wanted to withdraw US troops from Germany illegally withheld all that aid the Congress had voted to give to Ukraine? In order to get them to help defeat a guy who would actually stand up for NATO?
— David Rothkopf (@djrothkopf) January 25, 2022
Why would they, Russia was paying them https://t.co/yofnjgH4iO
— Chris B (@ChrisBEsq) January 25, 2022
West should stop 'tip-toeing' around Putin and impose crippling Magnitsky sanctions against Russian oligarchs who hold Putin’s wealth to prevent a Ukraine invasion. Go after the money. That’s the only thing that works with this guy https://t.co/Qc4AOqtNeB
— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) January 25, 2022
All this stuff about looming war in Ukraine meaning Johnson should not be challenged. Didn't stop Thatcher being toppled during preparations to repel Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait
— Peter Jukes (@peterjukes) January 25, 2022
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Britain waits on Number 10 “partygate” report
NEW: tomorrow is Sue Gray day
— Sebastian Payne (@SebastianEPayne) January 25, 2022
FT understands Gray’s investigation published as soon as Wednesday, according to several officials.
“Sue is determined it comes out soon”
One ally of Johnson said the PM expected to receive it on Tuesday evening.https://t.co/7JtSdyw6ze
Sue Gray has been called the most powerful person Britons had never heard of. But the civil servant is now the center of attention in British politics.
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 25, 2022
Her report on Downing Street parties held during lockdown could topple Prime Minister Boris Johnson.https://t.co/gWOdcTzXIA
You are cordially invited to
— Henry Mance (@henrymance) January 25, 2022
the launch of
Sue Gray’s
*Report*
B.Y.O.B.
@Coldwar_Steve pic.twitter.com/uXkCVfFuk2
— cocklewoman #VaccinesWork (@cocklewoman) January 25, 2022
Kirsty Wark to Jacob Rees Mogg: "Two weeks ago you told us that Boris Johnson enjoyed unanimous support in the Cabinet. Can you put your hand on your heart and tell us that's the case tonight?"
— Lewis Goodall (@lewis_goodall) January 25, 2022
JRM: (putting his hand on his heart): "If you wish me to, yes." #Newsnight
Prime Minister, if we now bring in the police then the internal investigation will have to pause, and you will no longer be able to answer questions publicly about a live investigation. It may even buy enough time for Putin to invade the Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/vyJpl72CBr
— Jon Newton (@MrJonNewton) January 25, 2022
Boris Johnson is now blocking the publication of Sue Gray's report, despite the Met Police making it clear they have no objections to it being published. https://t.co/hqztRRv0er
— Adam Bienkov (@AdamBienkov) January 25, 2022
Who thinks the police should investigate where £37 billion pounds went?
— Thomas H. 💙 (@THemingford) January 25, 2022
NEW: Rishi Sunak accidentally went to Boris Johnson's No 10 birthday event
— Nadine Batchelor-Hunt (@nadinebh_) January 25, 2022
I'm told he was present when the birthday cake was served but was unaware it was going to happen as he'd gone to the room specifically for COVID strategy committee meeting. https://t.co/9FrNQSvgXD
Satire: peacefully, after a long struggle bravely borne. Arrangements to follow: house private, no flowers… https://t.co/3y40CE2fM0
— Tim O'Connor (@timoconnorbl) January 25, 2022
This is too meta. Plus, you think it’s a joke? Says it all
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) January 25, 2022
Also tonight, MPs say:
— Harry Lambert (@harrytlambert) January 25, 2022
– The relationship between Johnson and the party is “completely broken”.
– The whips’ operation “is the worst anyone can remember”.
– The chief whip is “completely incompetent" and "deliberately didn’t want good people” on his team. https://t.co/LrlnyzyNIp
Part 7 of our coverage of the No.10 parties. This time: the police say they’ll investigate, senior Conservatives defend the PM and there are more questions about a staff gathering for Mr Johnson’s birthday. Produced by Michael Cox. https://t.co/RmT16ZEl8C pic.twitter.com/GxxPBqLc8H
— Ros Atkins (@BBCRosAtkins) January 25, 2022
The shift from defending Johnson to demanding that journalists stop doing their jobs is close to complete.
— James Oh Brien (@mrjamesob) January 25, 2022
If a Labour politician ever said this on-air the Mail and co would have dozens of people saying how insulting a “presidential system” was to the Queen within an hour. How’s that going? https://t.co/FaemqM6I4V
— James Ball (@jamesrbuk) January 25, 2022
The Overnight Note 