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EU backs new measures to be in place by Monday - EU's Borrell

European Union foreign ministers gave support on Sunday for fresh sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine to come into force by Monday, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

EU to ban Russian state-backed channels RT and Sputnik

Ursula von der Leyen says stations will ‘no longer be able to spread their lies to justify Putin’s war’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022

Neutral Swiss poised to freeze Russian assets - president

Swiss President Ignazio Cassis said on Sunday that it was "very probable" that neutral Switzerland would follow the European Union (EU) on Monday in sanctioning Russia and freezing Russian assets in the Alpine country.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

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More than 360,000 people have fled war in Ukraine so far, says UN

More than 4.5m more could join exodus if fighting spreads, according to Ukrainian authorities

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022

Ukraine agrees to meet Russia on border despite Putin’s nuclear preparations

As Vladimir Putin threatens reprisals and the EU closes air space, Volodymyr Zelensky says he is prepared to send delegates to talk to Russia.

The New Daily · Feb 27, 2022

What are sanctions, do they ever work – and could they stop Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

A key feature of the international community’s response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has been the adoption of sanctions.

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine will release prisoners with combat experience to 'compensate for their guilt in the hottest spots of war' — as it happened

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says prisoners who have real combat experience will be released from jail and will be able to "compensate for their guilt in the hottest spots of war".

ABC News · Feb 27, 2022

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"This is a watershed moment": EU to purchase and deliver weapons to Ukraine in historic first

Longstanding policy taboos are falling across the EU.

Axios · Feb 27, 2022

Italy backs EU measures against Russia, Italy's PM says

Italy gave its full support to the measures announced by the European Commission on Sunday against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

European Union closes its airspace in bid to rein in Putin

The European Union will close its airspace to Russia, attempting to further isolate President Vladimir Putin after he ordered his troops to invade neighboring Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2022

EU's Breton wants Google, YouTube to ban war propaganda accounts

Alphabet Inc and its YouTube unit should ban users pushing war propaganda as part of measures to stop disinformation after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, EU industry chief Thierry Breton told the chief executives of the companies on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Ireland will not be ‘found wanting’ on Ukraine – Irish premier

Ireland will not take part in the funding of weapons to Ukraine, after the EU announced plans to fund supplies of weapons and equipment to Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

Czech foreign ministry warns against travel to Russia

The Czech Foreign Ministry warned against travel to Russia on Sunday and called on its citizens to leave the country given the threat of deteriorating security, especially for citizens of European Union and NATO countries.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

EU shuts airspace to Russian airlines, will buy Ukraine arms

The measure would mark the first time the 27-nation bloc finances the purchase and delivery of weapons and equipment to a country under attack.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2022

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Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

EU says expects millions of displaced Ukrainians

The EU's executive said on Sunday that Europe was facing its biggest humanitarian crisis in many years following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the number of Ukrainians internally displaced by the strife could be more than 7 million.

Wales Online · Feb 27, 2022

EU to shut airspace to Russian airlines, fund weapons for Ukraine and ban pro-Kremlin media

The president of the European Commission said the bloc would finance weapons for a country under attack "for the first time ever"

Los Angeles Times · Feb 27, 2022

West prepares to fast-track weapons to Ukraine; Zelenskyy agrees to negotiate with Russia

KYIV, Ukraine — With Western powers preparing to fast-track arms shipments to Ukraine and initiate a no-holds-barred push to punish Moscow both diplomatically and financially, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to negotiations with Russia on Sunday “without preconditions.”

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Greece to propose EU energy solidarity fund to tackle crisis

Greece will propose setting up a European Union energy solidarity fund to mitigate the energy crisis impact on households, businesses and consumers, its energy minister said on Sunday, before EU ministers meet on Monday.

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Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

EU to close airspace to Russia, curb media, target Belarus

The European Union will shut down EU airspace to Russian aircraft, seek to ban Russian state-owned media in the bloc and target Russian ally Belarus with sanctions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022

EU shuts down airspace to Russia and will give weapons to Ukraine for first time

The move was described as a "watershed moment for our Union" in a statement from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

EU to consider using its funds to provide arms for Ukraine

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that ministers of the bloc's 27 member states will on Sunday evening consider a proposal to use common funds to finance weapons, fuel and medical supplies for Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2022

EU to close airspace to Russian planes and fund Ukrainian arms

The EU will close its airspace to Russian planes and fund arms for Ukraine, Ursula von der Leyen has announced.

Axios · Feb 27, 2022

EU bans Russian aircraft, state media in sweeping new sanctions

"They won’t be able to land in, take off or overfly the territory of the EU."

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

EU closes airspace to Russian flights and bans pro-Kremlin media after invasion of Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen announces escalation of sanctions on fourth day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2022

Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert, escalating tensions

The directive raised fears that the crisis could boil over into nuclear warfare, whether by design or mistake.

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