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For centuries, the Ukrainian language was overshadowed by its Russian cousin. That's changing

Languages rise and fall with history, in nations and university language departments alike. In 1980, when Roman Koropeckyj stepped into his classroom at Harvard to teach Polish, he was "gobsmacked" by the dozens of students awaiting him. The Polish trade unionists of the Solidarity movement, who were defying Soviet oppression…

Los Angeles Times

Chinese Premier says China pushes for peace talks on Ukraine 'in its own way' – state media

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told EU leaders on Friday that China pushes for peace talks on Ukraine in "its own way", state broadcaster CCTV reported.

Reuters

EU Proposes Exchange of Ukraine Bank Notes

The European Union’s executive arm is proposing that the 27-nation bloc’s countries allow the millions of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine to exchange their hryvnia banknotes into the currencies of host member nations. The European Commission said Friday its proposal aims at promoting a coordinated approach within the region,…

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What would a shut off of Russian gas mean for Europe?

Using analysis by Brussels-based think tank Bruegel, we explore the impact and options for Europe.

The Independent UK

France covid travel rules explained as UK moves from orange to green list

People can now visit France without as many restrictions after the government announced that the UK would move to the green list from their orange list with the likes of the sworn declaration being scrapped.

Glasgow Live

European Parliament Leader Says Visiting Kyiv

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has said she is on her way to Ukraine, making her the first EU leader to visit the war-torn country. The Maltese MEP, who was elected in January, tweeted Thursday "On my way to Kyiv" alongside a Ukrainian flag, but gave no further details. In…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What is behind Putin’s demand for Russian gas be paid in roubles?

Moscow threatens to halt contracts supplying Europe with a third of its gas unless they are paid in Russian currency.

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Live updates | Japan FM to assess refugee needs in Poland

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says he is heading to Poland later Friday to assess the need for the war-displaced Ukrainians in that country and assist those who seek refuge in Japan

The Independent UK

EU to Seek China Rethink over Russia Ties

The EU holds a virtual summit with China on Friday amid increasing alarm over Beijing's growing proximity with Moscow and its reluctance to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold the videoconference with EU leaders Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, carrying through on an…

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Seabed regulator accused of deciding deep sea’s future ‘behind closed doors’

The ISA, obliged to frame industry rules by 2023, drops reporting service and is accused of lacking transparency in plans for mining

The Guardian - UK

Russia Regrouping for 'Powerful Strikes', Zelensky Warns

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia is consolidating and preparing "powerful strikes" in the country's east and south, including besieged Mariupol, where a new attempt will be made Friday to evacuate civilians from the devastated city. Russia meanwhile threatened to turn off its gas taps to Europe if payments are…

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Dublin Airport workers 'spat at, verbally abused and assaulted' by angry passengers over queue chaos

The claims were made by fed-up crews from some of the 600 security staff who want airport police and gardai to protect them from passengers turning nasty over missing flights

Dublin Live

As it happened: Ukraine denies attacking fuel depot inside Russia

The Red Cross on Friday said a team sent to help evacuate civilians from the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol had been forced to turn around after conditions made it “impossible to proceed”. Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out an air strike against a fuel depot in the Russian city…

France 24

For isolated Russia, replacing key imports an uphill battle

Moscow’s aggressive campaign of import substitution since 2014 has had mixed results at best, analysts say.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine top of agenda as China, EU prepare to meet at summit

The European Union will seek China’s assurances that it won’t assist Russia in circumventing economic sanctions leveled over the invasion of Ukraine at an annual summit Friday

The Guardian - UK

Mariupol officials say Russians blocking aid reaching besieged Ukraine city

Mayor’s aide says city remains closed for anyone trying to enter and ‘very dangerous’ for those trying to leave

The Guardian - UK

US to give Ukraine an extra $300m in security assistance – as it happened

Ukraine president adds that Kremlin is trying to conscript troops from Crimea, while Kyiv officials say captured troops from both sides have been exchanged today

Benzinga

Coinbase CEO Slams EU Over New Proposals For Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Transactions; Parliament Passes It Anyway

European Union lawmakers on Thursday voted in favor of an extension of anti-money laundering (AML) requirements that would effectively end anonymous transactions involving cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO:

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Financial Times

What war in Ukraine means for the age of the autocrat

The world’s strongmen are watching Vladimir Putin’s gamble play out in Ukraine — and the consequences of his success or failure will be global

Irish Mirror

Dublin Airport workers want Garda protection after being spat at by irate passengers in unprecedented queues

Never-before-seen levels of delays and disruption at Dublin Airport have been spiralling since they first emerged over the St Patrick’s Day holiday

Bangkok Post

Aid convoys unable to reach Ukraine's Mariupol

The United Nations said relief convoys have so far failed to reach Mariupol after the port city has been devastated by weeks of shelling by Russian forces, but aid including food and medicine arrived in the northeastern city of Sumy.

Reuters

Russia will not ask EU to end sanctions - RIA

Russia will not ask the European Union to end sanctions and has a sufficient "margin of safety", the RIA news agency quoted a Russian foreign ministry official as saying on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 37 of the Russian invasion

US says invasion has been ‘strategic disaster’ for Moscow and Putin is isolated as peace talks due to resume

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week

LVIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his nation Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in the east and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around Kyiv, the capital.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week

LVIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his compatriots Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around the capital of Kyiv.

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