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G20 tussles over Ukraine war as West steps up sanctions

Finance leaders of the world's top economies sought on Friday to bridge differences over how to deal with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine a year ago, as the West stepped up sanctions against Moscow.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

Zelensky vows victory as Ukraine marks one-year anniversary of invasion

Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber anniversary of the Russian invasion that upended their lives and Europe's security. Read FRANCE 24's live blog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24 · Feb 24, 2023

How China and India’s appetite for oil and gas kept Russia afloat

Russia’s economy has been able to weather Western-led sanctions in large part due to strong energy exports.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2023

UK politicians mark anniversary of war with renewed call to send arms to Kyiv

They stopped short of Boris Johnson’s demand for UK to ‘break the ice’ and supply Ukraine with fighter jets

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

G-7 countries condemn Russian aggression, increase aid to Ukraine

Group of Seven finance ministers once again condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine on the eve of its one-year mark and pledged to increase financial support for Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

West must ‘move faster’ on arming Ukraine, Sunak to say on war anniversary

Rishi Sunak will use the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to urge fellow world leaders to ‘move faster’ in arming its troops.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Rishi Sunak to urge G7 to ‘move faster’ to arm Ukraine on anniversary of Russia’s invasion

Only handing Kyiv a ‘decisive advantage on the battlefield’ will ‘shift Putin’s mindset’, PM to warn

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

U.S. to impose new sanctions on Russia as Biden meets with allies

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet virtually on Friday with G7 leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and announce new sanctions against those aiding Russia's war effort, the White House said.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 365 of the invasion

Russian forces step up attacks along eastern frontline; UN to vote on calling for unconditional withdrawal of troops; Zelenskiy says he would welcome meeting with China

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

Keir Starmer's 'five missions' for Britain explained - can Labour achieve them?

Labour leader Keir Starmer set out his plans for a better Britain in a major speech in Manchester. Here's what his 'five missions' for the future of the country are and whether they can be achieved

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023