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Russian oligarchs’ UK homes could be seized and used to house Ukrainian refugees, Raab says

Deputy prime minister says government was looking to seize UK property belonging to Kremlin-linked elite

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Calls for NATO no-fly zone in Ukraine 'irresponsible', Lithuania PM says

Any calls for NATO to enforce a no-fly zone in Ukraine would be irresponsible and could drag the military alliance into direct conflict with Russia, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte said on Friday.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

More than 90,000 cross into Slovakia from Ukraine since invasion

Slovakia has registered 90,329 people crossing its border from Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24, police said on Friday.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

EXPLAINER: How dangerous was Russia's nuclear plant strike?

Russian shelling of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant that sparked a fire at one of its six reactors has raised fears of a disaster that could affect all of central Europe for decades, like the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Cleaning London of dirty Russian money would be great – but won’t topple Putin

The UK government is directing its fury at the oligarchs it has courted for 20 years. It will achieve little, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2022

NATO must adjust after Russia's invasion of Ukraine - Romania

NATO must adapt military posture at its eastern flank to new reality after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Romania's Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu said on Friday, without spelling out if he wanted permanent presence of allied troops there.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

Belarusian champion hits out at Winter Paralympics ban over Russia Ukraine war

Belarusian skier Yury Holub, who won four medals at the 2018 Winter Paralympics, is among the athletes banned from the 2022 Games following a u-turn from the IPC

Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2022

Edinburgh University has more than £1m invested in sanctioned Russian bank

Government seeks advice on the “maximum possible action” it can take against individuals and organisations linked to Putin’s Russia

Insider UK · Mar 4, 2022

Boris Johnson claims Russia shelling nuclear power station directly threatens safety of Europe

The power station - the largest in Europe - caught fire after it was attacked by Russia.

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022

John Terry responds to Conor McGregor saying he wants to "explore" buying Chelsea

Roman Abramovich has confirmed his decision to sell Chelsea following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and UFC star Conor McGregor has expressed an interest in buying the club

Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2022