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Rep. Greene’s speech at white nationalist event draws new calls for reprimand

Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene headlined a white nationalist conference in Florida where attendees cheered Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and chanted the name of President Vladimir Putin shortly before she was introduced.

Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2022

Ukraine launches 'IT army,' takes aim at Russian cyberspace

Ukraine will create an "IT army" to fight against Russia's digital intrusions, Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Saturday.

Reuters · Feb 26, 2022

Chelsea Supporters’ Trust demand urgent clarification in response to Roman Abramovich statement

The Chelsea owner posted a statement regarding the future of the club amid conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Football London · Feb 26, 2022

Many Queensland schools to close as ‘unpredictable’ weather continues – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2022

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich gives over 'stewardship and care' of Premier League club to charity, after MP alleges ties to Russian state, corruption

Days after a British MP cited a government report claiming Roman Abramovich had "links to the Russian state and public association with corrupt activity and practices", Abramovich announces a reshuffle in his ownership of Premier League giants Chelsea.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2022

Thousands around the world turn streets blue and yellow to support Ukraine

Mass rallies around the world send clear message to Russian leader as thousands of protesters wave banners and Ukrainian flags as they demand an end to invasion

Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022

YouTube takes action against RT after Twitter access restricted in Russia

In a statement on Saturday, a YouTube spokesperson said the platform was taking action against a number of accounts.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022

Chelsea Supporters’ Trust seeking ‘urgent clarification’ over Roman Abramovich statement

The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust say they are “seeking urgent clarification” over the impact of Roman Abramovich’s decision to step back from running the club following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2022

Liz Truss drawing up next ‘hit-list’ of Russian oligarchs for sanctions

‘We will come after you,’ she said

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2022

Vladimir Putin 'will let his men die' as Russia 'prepared to lose 50,000 troops'

Sources said Vladimir Putin is not concerned by the death toll of his own soldiers, which could stand at 3,500 men so far. Many of those killed are from Russia’s most experienced forces

Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022