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Bolshoi Theatre's chief conductor quits after pressure to condemn Ukraine invasion

Tugan Sokhiev, the chief conductor at Moscow's prestigious Bolshoi Theatre, announced on Sunday he was quitting his job after coming under pressure to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Europe urges fast action on Ukrainian nuclear plants’ safety

The European Union called for rapid intervention by the International Atomic Energy Agency amid growing concern about the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear plants, two of which have been seized by invading Russian forces.

Tribune News Service

State feels existing EEC target can be met

The rapid spread of Omicron infections and the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict are expected to affect the country's investment prospects this year, but the government remains optimistic that investment in its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) can reach 2.2 trillion baht over the next five years as projected.

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Why China's Banks Won't Come to Russia's Rescue

On paper, China's banks and its homegrown payments system could offer Russia respite from crippling Western sanctions. China has helped other nations evade sanctions, and both China and Russia share an interest in weakening the dollar's hold on the international financial system.

Bangkok Post

Ukraine was experimenting with local democracy

As I write this, Russian troops are moving north through the Odesa oblast, or region, toward the river Kodyma, along which sits a town called Balta.

Bangkok Post

Govt's mind is elsewhere

Concerns over the economic impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine are growing. Yet the priority of our government seems to be ensuring its own political instability.

Bangkok Post

Boris Johnson says West has 'turned other cheek' to Russia - but pins no blame on Tories

The Prime Minister also criticised Western countries for having 'turned the other cheek' to Russia - but didn't acknowledge any personal responsibility for the Ukraine conflict

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Russian forces interfering at Ukraine nuclear plant: IAEA

Ukraine told the UN agency that Russia switched off some mobile networks and the internet at Zaporizhzhia power plant.

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy launches daily calls to action with Global Citizen

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has an unusual new partner in his campaign to defend his country — Global Citizen, the international nonprofit fighting extreme poverty

The Independent UK

Latest Ukraine updates: UN urges safe passage for civilians

Russia-Ukraine news from March 7: Kyiv says Russian shelling is preventing evacuation of civilians and delivery of aid.

Al Jazeera

German embassy's brutal take down of bogus Russian claims about Ukraine

It's caused a stir online

Manchester Evening News

Britain leads condemnation of Putin as Russia again breaks a ceasefire and targets civilians in Ukraine

Britain has led international condemnation of Vladimir Putin as Russia again broke a ceasefire agreement and attacked civilians in Ukraine.

Evening Standard

New Zealand to move on Russia sanctions

Jacinda Ardern's government will introduce and pass a sanctions bill targeted towards Russian elites this week in the New Zealand parliament.

AAP

Netflix suspends its service in Russia as Western companies take stand over Ukraine invasion

Netflix has suspended its service in Russia, becoming the latest in a growing list of Western companies to take a stand over President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

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Economy hit by war fallout

The Russia-Ukraine crisis has already hit Thailand's import and export trade, with both manufacturers and consumers suffering the indirect results of rising oil prices causing a spike in inflation, the government said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Russia's ripple effect

As the world watched Russia shell Ukraine the past week, the global community is responding to the invasion with a wide range of sanctions against Vladimir Putin's invasion.

The Guardian - UK

Denmark to hold referendum on scrapping EU defence opt-out

PM urges voters to overturn existing policy in June and pledges boost to defence spending following Russian invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Ukraine-Russia war: Two kids killed by Putin's forces firing on fleeing civilians

WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW: Innocent civilians were slaughtered as they fled the city of Irpin with two children among those to die after Russian forces opened fire on a bus

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The Guardian - AU

PM says further assistance coming as ‘rain bomb’ set to cost Queensland billions – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Denmark to hold referendum on joining EU's common defense

Denmark will hold a referendum in June because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on whether to join the European Union’s defense pact and scrap the Nordic country’s 30-year-old opt-out from the bloc’s common security and defense policies

The Independent UK

Trump says Putin ‘was a friend of mine’ in bizarre phone chat with golfer John Daly

‘I got along great with him,’ the former US president added

Reuters

U.S. working to secure release of basketball star detained by Russia

Diplomats were working to ensure the release of seven-time WNBA All-Star player Brittney Griner after Russia said it had detained the player last month for possession of vape cartridges containing hash oil, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday.

ABC News

The Loop: US says reports Russia targeting civilians 'very credible', more rain for flood-hit NSW, and a huge on-pitch brawl

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why does Ukraine need foreign warplanes?

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a “desperate” plea to the United States to help Kyiv get more warplanes to fight Russia's invasion

Reuters

UK seeks to quicken sanctions process to increase pressure on Russia

Britain will seek to speed up its sanctions process on Monday via new legislation designed to allow ministers to tighten restrictions on Russian businesses and wealthy individuals.

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