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EU boosts Bosnia force after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The European Union decided on Thursday to almost double the size of its peacekeeping force in Bosnia by sending in 500 reserves as a precautionary measure to stave off any instability after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Britons living in EU can’t keep pre-Brexit rights, European court advised

Blow to UK nationals as advocate general finds against Alice Bouilliez, who objected to losing voting rights

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2022

Live footage above Kyiv, Ukraine as Russian invasion gathers pace

There has been multiple explosions from missile strikes which have hit cities including capital Kyiv and Odessa. Dozens of people are feared dead and many more injured

Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Conor McGregor's smiley picture and tribute to Russia's Vladimir Putin despite warning from security

Tensions are extremely high in Europe after Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine on Thursday morning.

Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine: how Europe's energy demands have made the crisis worse

In response to Russia’s invasion of eastern Ukraine, the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, announced that Germany has suspended certification of the new Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between his country and that of Vladimir Putin. The fast-moving crisis in Ukraine throws into sharp relief the fissures that threaten European and…

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine airspace closure could ‘severely disrupt’ commercial flights

‘There is a risk of both intentional targeting and misidentification of civil aircraft,’ European body EASA warns operators

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine: Torn Between Russia and the West

Ukraine, sandwiched between Russia and the European Union, has since independence in 1991 been torn between its former Soviet master Moscow and the Western institutions it wants to join. Here is an overview: - Independence and nuclear arsenal scrapped - In December 1991, Ukraine votes in favor of independence from…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2022

Belgium wants EU to stop issuing visas to Russians over Ukraine - minister

Belgium wants the European Union to stop issuing visas to all Russian citizens, including students, workers and tourists, asylum minister said on Thursday in response to Moscow's attack on Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Irish citizens in Ukraine told to seek shelter as Simon Coveney blasts 'murderous' Russia invasion

Air raid sirens, explosions and gunfire have been heard across the eastern European country after Vladimir Putin's overnight address, which confirmed an invasion

Dublin Live · Feb 24, 2022

Fewer than 1% of asylum seekers Home Office wants to deport to EU actually deported after Brexit

Priti Patel’s plans to remove claimants not working as asylum backlog hits record levels at more than 100,000

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022