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Ukraine — and how the world got here

I was there for the end of the Cold War — and we all understood how the new peace could collapse. We didn't stop it

Salon · Feb 26, 2022

The 40-km queue to flee Ukraine: Thousands of families rush to leave as Russian army advances

Refugees welcome: Desperately fleeing the chaos caused by Vladimir Putin’s invasion, Ukrainians are pouring over the Polish border to safety but face an uncertain future, reports Bel Trew from Shegnyi Medyka

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022

Kyiv piles pressure on Ankara to close straits to Russia’s warships

Blocking Russian fleet from Black Sea would be a blow to Putin’s ability to support troops in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2022

Zelenskyy's unlikely journey from comedy to Ukrainian hero

When Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew up in southeastern Ukraine, his Jewish family spoke Russian and his father once forbade him going abroad to study in Israel

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022

France, allies preparing 'crushing' sanctions on Russia, foreign ministry says

France and its allies in Europe are working on a "very substantial package of sanctions" against Russia, Anne-Claire Legendre, spokeswoman of the French foreign ministry, told FRANCE 24 in an interview on Saturday.

France 24 · Feb 26, 2022

France seizes cargo ship targeted by US sanctions on Russia

The seizing of the “Baltic Leader” is of the first visible displays of the West enforcing sanctions on Moscow.

Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2022

Norway ski body says Russians not welcome to compete there

Russian skiers are not welcome to compete in Norway

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022

Russian forces frustrated by 'viable' Ukrainian resistance - U.S. official

Russian forces are becoming increasingly frustrated by what the United States believes is "viable" Ukrainian resistance, a U.S. defense official said on Saturday.

Reuters · Feb 26, 2022

Russia tells Turkey it is ready to work with "constructive forces" on Ukraine - Ifax

Russia is ready to work closely with all constructive forces for the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis in the interests of peace and stability, the Interfax news agency quoted Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Saturday.

Reuters · Feb 26, 2022

KLM orders two flights to Russia to turn around due to sanctions

KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France, said on Saturday it had instructed two flights en route to Russia to turn around due to European sanctions against the country.

Reuters · Feb 26, 2022