Europe, Canada close their airspace to Russian airplanes The number of countries banning Russian airplanes is growing The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022
'Putin must be held to account for an unforgivable assault that will cost many lives' Vladimir Putin has been slammed by leaders and citizens around the world for the Russian invasion into Ukraine which is expected to displace up to four million in total Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022
Fall of the Roman empire leaves Chelsea with an uncertain feeling Chelsea’s Carabao Cup defeat by Liverpool marked the start of an unclear future in their post-Abramovich era The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022
Boris Johnson dismisses Vladimir Putin's nuclear deterrent announcement as distraction The Prime Minister also cast doubt on possible negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations to try to resolve the crisis. Daily Record · Feb 27, 2022
Safety of our students top priority: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a two hour long, high level meeting on February 27 evening on the Russian attack on Ukraine and told External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla that ensuring the safety of Indian students in war torn Ukraine was the Government’s top priority. The Hindu · Feb 27, 2022
Satellite images: Large Russian convoy moving toward Kyiv The convoy is 3.25 miles long. Axios · Feb 27, 2022
‘Crack’s not really my thing’: Donald Trump Jr closes out CPAC with rambling speech The former president’s son makes false claims about the Biden administration’s drugs policy in a speech taking in several conspiracy theories The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022
Virginia to remove Russian-sourced vodka brands from state liquor stores VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority announced Sunday morning that it was removing seven Russian-sourced vodka brands from its shelves. Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2022
Russians queue for cash as West targets banks over Ukraine Russians waited in long queues outside ATMs on Sunday, worried that new Western sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine will trigger cash shortages and disrupt payments. Reuters · Feb 27, 2022
Trade union will support boycott if Russian-owned oil tanker lands in Orkney EXCLUSIVE: Unite has called for the enforcement of sanctions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Daily Record · Feb 27, 2022
Sky Sports News presenter Hayley McQueen reveals tough moment live on air “Anyhow I got a bit upset on air briefly, we started with reports on how sport is reacting to the Russian invasion,” she said Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2022
Boris Johnson dismisses Putin’s nuclear warning as a ‘distraction’ The PM said the Russian leader is trying to divert attention from the fierce resistance his forces are facing in Ukraine. The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022
The Loop: Putin puts Russian nuclear forces on high alert, Queensland flood death toll rises, and SNL gets serious Here's your TL;DR for this morning's news. ABC News · Feb 27, 2022
Anger as Fifa decide Russia can continue bid to qualify for World Cup Fifa said a team could play in next month’s play-off but not under the name Russia and with no flag or anthem, but opponents Poland have said they will not play Russia in any circumstances, and England and others have said likewise The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022
Reuters · Feb 27, 2022 At U.N., U.S. urges Russia to tone down 'dangerous' nuclear rhetoric U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged Russia on Sunday to tone down its "dangerous rhetoric regarding nuclear weapons."
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2022 Fifa to make Russia play as RFU but no decision over World Cup following Ukraine invasion Fifa has banned Russia from hosting international football following the invasion of Ukraine, but delayed a decision on the country’s potential participation at this year’s World Cup.
Reuters · Feb 27, 2022 Russia's invasion of Ukraine kills 352 civilians, including 14 children Ukraine's health ministry said on Sunday that 352 civilians, including 14 children, had been killed since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters · Feb 27, 2022 U.S. urges its citizens to consider leaving Russia immediately U.S. citizens should consider leaving Russia immediately on commercial flights, the State Department said on Sunday, citing an increasing number of airlines canceling flights and countries closing their airspace to Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters · Feb 27, 2022 U.N. Security Council calls rare General Assembly session on Ukraine The United Nations Security Council on Sunday called for a rare emergency special session of the 193-member General Assembly on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which will be held on Monday, as western allies step up a diplomatic campaign to isolate Moscow.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022 It is a matter of life and death. So the EU will provide weapons for Ukraine’s armed forces What Putin is doing is a violation of the basic principles of human coexistence. This is the moment to stand up and to speak out, says Josep Borrell, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy
ABC News · Feb 27, 2022 Inside the resistance in Russia to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine Anastasia Rodina is one of the thousands of young Russians who have taken to the streets to protest against Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine. But in defying the might of the Kremlin, many risk their safety, freedom and future.
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Volodymyr Zelensky - Ukraine's comedian president who has turned into global hero Volodymr Zelensky has won over fans around the globe as the President of Ukraine refuses to back down in the face of Vladimir Putin's Russian assault on his nation and people
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2022 Morning mail: flooding claims lives, Russia’s nuclear forces on alert, worst TV puppets Monday: Major flood warnings in place for NSW and Queensland as crisis claims seven lives. Plus: Australian children’s TV’s worst puppets
Reuters · Feb 27, 2022 Russia's nuclear forces alert is a "distraction", says UK PM - PA British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called a move by President Vladimir Putin to put Russia's nuclear forces on high alert "a distraction from the reality of what's going on in Ukraine", the Press Association reported on Sunday.
Reuters · Feb 27, 2022 EU backs new measures to be in place by Monday - EU's Borrell European Union foreign ministers gave support on Sunday for fresh sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine to come into force by Monday, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday.