Indian students stranded near Ukraine-Poland border without food, water Worried parents seek government support for their evacuation The Hindu · Feb 26, 2022
A Chicagoan, back home to visit Ukraine, trapped by invasion: ‘We need help. This is real war.’ ‘We are waiting for some kind of help,’ says Olga Tsoi of Rogers Park, who grew up in Ukraine and was back visiting her mother when war broke out. ‘We are on our own.’ Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 26, 2022
Watch: Chaos at border as tens of thousands of desperate Ukrainians try to cross to safety in Poland Footage captured by Independent TV shows a tailback of cars stretching for 40km The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022
Poland Refuses to Play Russia in World Cup Qualifier, Cites Ukraine Poland is refusing to play its World Cup qualifier against Russia next month in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Polish football federation president said Saturday. Cezary Kulesza made the announcement on Twitter and indicated Poland was in talks with other federations to present a unified position to FIFA.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2022
Wojciech Szczesny promises Russia refusal and makes FIFA demand in 'heartbreaking' statement Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, whose wife is Ukrainian, has spoken out on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine while issuing a demand to FIFA after Poland opted to boycott their World Cup play-off match in Moscow Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022
Ukraine: Tens of thousands flee to Poland amid Russian attacks Nine reception centres have been set up along border in Poland, which already has community of 1.5 million Ukrainians. Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2022
UN Refugee Agency: Nearly 120,000 Ukrainians Have Fled Nearly 120,000 people have so far fled Ukraine into Poland and other neighboring countries in the wake of Russian invasion, the UN refugee agency said on Saturday. The number was going up fast as Ukrainians grabbed their belongings and rushed to escape from a deadly Russian onslaught on their nation,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2022
Poland announce boycott of Russia qualifier in response to invasion of Ukraine The Polish FA president said it is ‘time to act’ while players including Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczesny condemned the aggression. The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022
Poland, Sweden refuse to play World Cup qualifier with Russia Poland and Sweden will not play a Qatar 2022 playoff in March in Moscow after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2022
Retreats, refugees, and Eurovision ban: the latest on the Ukraine invasion Here are the latest updates regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as a recap of the events over the last few days Wales Online · Feb 26, 2022
Refugees flee Ukraine across EU borders as Russia renews assault Refugees fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine poured across its western borders on the third day of fighting on Saturday, with more than 100,000 reaching Poland so far, many making the final stretch of their journeys to safety on foot. Reuters · Feb 26, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Russia's attack on Ukraine as World Cup statement made Cristiano Ronaldo has condemned Russia's attacks on Ukraine, with the Manchester United superstar speaking out after Poland confirmed that they would boycott their World Cup play-off match in Russia Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022
UN refugee agency: nearly 120,000 Ukrainians have fled The U.N. refugee agency says nearly 120,000 people have so far fled Ukraine into neighboring countries in the wake of the Russian invasion The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis | Poland refuses to play 2022 World Cup play-off against Russia Polish star Robert Lewandowski had tweeted on Friday that he would consult his team-mates about the match and his rejection of war. The Hindu · Feb 26, 2022
The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022 Robert Lewandowski backs Poland’s decision to boycott Russia World Cup play-off Polish FA president Cezary Kulesza said on Twitter on Saturday that Poland will boycott the match in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Leeds Live · Feb 26, 2022 Leeds United's Mateusz Klich shares statement as Poland refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoff Leeds United's Polish international shared a statement on social media
The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022 Poland refuses to play Russia in WC qualifier, cites Ukraine Poland is refusing to play its World Cup qualifier against Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2022 FIFA forced into action on Ukraine invasion as Russia’s World Cup opponents refuse to face them in play-off Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic have all announced their intention to refuse to play Russia in their World Cup play-off after the invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters · Feb 26, 2022 Some 100,000 Ukrainians have entered Poland since war began-interior minister Around 100,000 people have crossed into Poland from Ukraine since Russia launched an invasion on Thursday, including 9,000 who have entered since 7 a.m. on Saturday, Poland's Deputy Interior Minister Pawel Szefernaker told a news conference.
Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022 Poland to boycott World Cup 2022 play-off in Russia as Robert Lewandowski speaks out Poland have announced that they will boycott their World Cup play-off match against Russia which was due to be played in Moscow on Thursday, March 24 after Vladimir Putin's attacks on Ukraine
The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022 Robert Lewandowski and Poland refuse to play against Russia in World Cup qualifying The Polish national team captain has said he cannot imagine playing against Russia while the country wages war in Ukraine
Daily Record · Feb 26, 2022 Poland boycott Russia World Cup play-off as Ukraine aggression forces 'time to act' stance They're in contact with the Swedish and Czech governing bodies in an attempt to set a mutual stance.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2022 Czechs, Poland, Bulgaria to Close Airspace to Russian Flights The Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria each said Friday they would close their airspace to flights by Russian carriers in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, starting from midnight.
Chicago Tribune · Feb 26, 2022 Commentary: If Putin doesn’t fear Western sanctions, his cronies might A decade ago, I was a U.S. diplomat serving in Warsaw, Poland. I had a close group of Polish friends who, while not in the field of foreign affairs, had a strong fear of Putin’s Russia. They were concerned his aggression and resentment would lead him one day to launch…
Bangkok Post · Feb 26, 2022 Russians beaten back in Kyiv KYIV: Ukrainian forces repulsed a Russian attack on Kyiv but “sabotage groups” infiltrated the capital, officials said on Saturday as a defiant President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed his country would never give in.