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EU’s Borrell Says Asked China to Use its Influence on Russia

The EU's foreign policy chief said he has urged China to use its influence with Moscow to respect the Ukraine's sovereignty, adding that if the UN General Assembly fails to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine it is "the law of the jungle." "I've been talking with the Chinese minister this…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022

With war over the border, young Hungarians scorn Orban's Russian ties

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has never made any secret of his desire for warm ties with Russia and President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Fighting in Kyiv as Putin Calls for Ukraine Coup

Ukrainian forces fought off Russian troops in the capital Kyiv on Friday on the second day of a conflict that has claimed dozens of lives, as Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the Ukrainian army to remove the country's leadership. Small arms fire and explosions were heard in the city's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022

Why Boris Johnson wants Russia ejected from SWIFT and what it could mean for the world

‘It would have a massive economic impact on Russia but it also would have a massive international impact. It’s not something you could do a snap decision on’

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022

Ukrainians flee war, seeking safety across western borders

Thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing from war by crossing their borders to the west in search of safety

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Zelensky to EU leaders: "This might be the last time you see me alive"

He has said Russian forces are in Kyiv and hunting for him.

Axios · Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine refugees: how displacement could impact farms and families in the UK

One of the most immediate consequences of conflicts and crisis is often displacement, as people seek safety. The crisis in Ukraine means substantial numbers of people may flee the country to seek refuge overseas.

The Conversation · Feb 25, 2022

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell: ‘Nobody can trust Putin’ after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russian forces have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea. This is the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War II. Speaking to FRANCE 24 in an exclusive interview, the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell slams Putin as untrustworthy: “After…

France 24 · Feb 25, 2022

Russia's Ukraine Invasion Breeds Trouble For YouTube: Bloomberg

Russia's Ukraine invasion has compelled Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) YouTube to remove or cut commercial ties with some of its most prolific pro-Russian channels, Bloomberg reports. YouTube's massive reach in Russia has become vulnerable to the U.S., the U.K., and Europe discussing restrictions that could target groups and people with huge audiences on…

Benzinga · Feb 25, 2022

EU will accept all people fleeing the violence in Ukraine, Germany says

The European Union will accept all people fleeing the violence caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022