We’ve Seen The Ultimatum, What Is The “Or Else”? — Patrick Armstrong

Detailed analysis of the Russian ultimatum to the US. When reading PA, follow the links he provides.

Russia Observer
WE’VE SEEN THE ULTIMATUM, WHAT IS THE “OR ELSE”?
Patrick Armstrong, retired analyst and diplomat (2008) serving in the Canadian Department of National Defence specializing in the USSR/Russia from 1984 and a Counsellor in the Canadian Embassy in Moscow in 1993-1996.

https://patrickarmstrong.ca/2021/12/21/weve-seen-the-ultimatum-what-is-the-or-else/

See also

Gilbert Doctorow — International relations, Russian affairs
A surprise Russian ultimatum: new draft treaties to roll back NATOA surprise Russian ultimatum: new draft treaties to roll back NATO
Gilbert Doctorow | European Coordinator of The American Committee for East West Accord Ltd.

https://gilbertdoctorow.com/2021/12/19/a-surprise-russian-ultimatum-new-draft-treaties-to-roll-back-nato/

The Vineyard of the Saker\
Quick update on the Russian ultimatum
The Saker

http://thesaker.is/quick-update-on-the-russian-ultimatum/

Sputnik International
Russia Considers NATO’s Further Expansion to Its Borders a ‘Red Line’, Foreign Minister Says

https://sputniknews.com/20211221/russia-considers-natos-further-expansion-to-its-borders-a-red-line-foreign-minister-says-1091702304.html

Zero Hedge
US Issues Advisory Warning Against Travel To Ukraine Due To "Russia Threat"
Tyler Durden
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-issues-advisory-warning-against-travel-ukraine-due-russia-threat

History News Network (yes)
The U.S. Can Legally Intervene in the Ukraine Should Russia Invade

https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/182056

AntiWar

Putin Has a Big Brother in Xi
Ray McGovern, co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, and retired 27-year career CIA whose tasks included preparing and briefing The President’s Daily Brief and leading the Soviet Foreign Policy Branch

https://raymcgovern.com/2021/12/21/putin-has-a-big-brother-in-xi/