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Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military invasion is underway after diplomatic efforts fail

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Russian paratroopers storm military hospital overnight as soldiers close in on Kyiv

Russian forces continue to close in on Kyiv, after rocket strikes on the centre of Kharkiv killed at least 21 people as shelling continues into day six of the invasion

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

Russia will not let Ukraine obtain nuclear weapons, Lavrov says

Russia will not allow Ukraine to obtain nuclear weapons, TASS news agency quoted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

EU approves new sanctions against Belarus over Ukraine invasion

European Union diplomats have approved new sanctions against Belarus for its supporting role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the French Presidency of the EU said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Russian army claims breakthrough in Ukrainian port city of Kherson

The Russian army said on Wednesday it had seized the southern Ukrainian port city of Kherson as its forces continued to envelop the capital Kyiv during the seventh day of fighting.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2022

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: How to explain the Ukraine conflict to your kids

"My son asks are we safe?" said a mother to another. What happened later was not what I had expected. After a short spell of silence the other lady said "as long as it is not the third world war"

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2022

Ryanair commits to being first airline to return to Ukraine

Ukrainian airspace was closed last week following Russia’s invasion.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Tory MP says Ben Wallace is defeatist in ruling out Ukraine no-fly zone

Tobias Ellwood says it is misleading to suggest move would automatically lead to war with Russia

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

Oil prices hit new high on Wednesday with fear of worse to come

There are concerns that stricter sanctions could start to impact upon the energy market

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022

Russia Receives Venezuela's 'Strong Support'

In rare backing for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday assured Vladimir Putin of his "strong support" in a telephone call, according to a Kremlin statement. In the call initiated by Caracas, the Venezuelan leader also condemned "destabilizing actions of the United States and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022