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Glasgow George Square demonstration held to mark one year since Russia invasion of Ukraine

Glasgow residents gathered in George Square for a demonstration held in solidarity with Ukraine to mark the one year anniversary since the country was invaded by Russia.

Glasgow Live · Feb 24, 2023

Mercury Post First Video of Brittney Griner Back in Uniform

The forward did not play last season while detained in Russia.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24, 2023

US says Iran ‘expanding’ support for Russia’s war on Ukraine

US says Russia is offering Tehran ‘unprecedented’ cooperation in exchange for additional support for its’ war efforts

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

G7 Says It Is Taking Action against Countries Supporting ‘Russia’s War’

The Group of Seven nations (G7) is taking actions against third-country actors "materially supporting Russia's war in Ukraine," the bloc said on Friday as it reaffirmed "its unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it takes." "We call on third-countries or other international actors who seek to evade or…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

Russian MP who hung noodles on ears during Putin’s speech faces punishment

Mikhail Abdalkin, deputy of the Samara Duma, is being investigated by the Russian Community Party for “odd” escapade

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Zelenskiy: Ukraine should boost diplomacy in Africa, Latin America

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, seeking to strengthen Kyiv's diplomatic efforts following Russia's invasion, called on Friday for a summit with Latin American leaders and said Ukraine should take steps to build relations with African countries.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

U.S. warns U.N. not to be fooled by calls for unconditional truce in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned the United Nations Security Council on Friday that it should not be fooled by calls for a temporary or unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, saying a "just and durable" peace cannot allow Russia to rest and rearm.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

Grief, pride and a vow to win: Ukraine marks a year of war

KYIV, Ukraine — Church bells tolled, weeping mourners embraced and blue-and-yellow national flags fluttered Friday as Ukraine marked the first anniversary of a Russian invasion that triggered a cataclysmic war but also galvanized a powerful sense of common purpose among the country's people.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2023

Pictures of the week: A baby pangolin, Ukraine war year anniversary and a US winter snow storm

The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Brawling with elite, Russian mercenary boss wishes politician shot

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the shaven-headed former convict and catering magnate who runs Russia's Wagner mercenary army on the Ukraine frontline, said on Friday that a politician who criticised him should be shot and may end up on a pitchfork.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023