FIFA urged to take swift, decisive action against Russia Calls are growing for world football’s governing body to take action following the invasion of Ukraine. The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022
What is Swift and why does it matter? Messaging system is used to facilitate millions of transactions every day The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022
Biden laughs off Trump praise of Putin and mocks his own ‘stable genius’ claims President responds to erratic statements from his predecessor praising the Russian leader The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022
Official Kremlin website down amid war in Ukraine The official website of the Kremlin, the office of Russian President Vladimir Putin, kremlin.ru, was down on Saturday, following reports of denial of service (DDoS) attacks on various other Russian government and state media websites. Reuters · Feb 26, 2022
Priti Patel cancels Belarus’ basketball visas over country’s support of Putin Priti Patel said the UK ‘will not welcome’ teams from countries ‘complicit’ in the invasion of Ukraine on a day where Norway’s skiing federation called for Russia to be blocked from world cup races The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2022
Hungary’s Viktor Orban turns on Putin after Ukraine invasion Prime minister pledges unity with EU on Russia sanctions The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022
Why did Russia invade Ukraine? FAQs about the conflict that has shocked the world The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has put the world on edge. The military move by Russian President Vladimir Putin has left many people looking for information on how and why the conflict started. Here are answers to some key questions. The Conversation · Feb 26, 2022
Vladimir Putin 'plots to dominate Europe' with chilling warning to Finland and Sweden Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman says there will be 'detrimental consequences' for the countries if they joined military alliance. Daily Record · Feb 26, 2022
‘Tomorrow is too late’: Wladimir Klitschko calls on world to ‘stop Putin’ amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The former heavyweight boxing champion’s brother Vitali is mayor of Kyiv The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022
Belgium says to deploy 300 troops in Romania, send machine guns to Ukraine Belgium will deploy 300 troops in Romania as part of NATO efforts to strengthen its eastern flank, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Saturday, as Russia pounded Ukrainian cities with artillery and cruise missiles for a third day. Reuters · Feb 26, 2022
UK cancels Belarus basketball team's visas over Ukraine Britain has cancelled visas for the Belarusian men's basketball team over their nation's support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, British interior minister Priti Patel said on Saturday. Reuters · Feb 26, 2022
Path to war in Ukraine was laid in months of plans, warnings The path to war in Ukraine was convoluted but also inexorable The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022
Priti Patel cancels visas for Belarusian basketball team over Russia invasion of Ukraine Belarus were due to play a World Cup qualifier against Great Britain in Newcastle tomorrow Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022
Russia 'gives troops gas masks' amid fears they will blow up chemical containers Ukraine Security Service reportedly fears Russian troops may be preparing to blow up chemical containers in occupied Donetsk Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022
Reuters · Feb 26, 2022 Ukraine not refusing to negotiate but not ready for Russian ultimatums -official Ukraine on Saturday denied suggestions that it was refusing to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia but said it was also not ready to accept ultimatums or unacceptable conditions.
Chronicle Live · Feb 26, 2022 Priti Patel cancels visas of Belarusian basketball team due to play World Cup Qualifier in Newcastle The team were due to fly in to the UK on Saturday but the Home Secretary cancelled their visas in response to Belarus' role in supporting Russia
Reuters · Feb 26, 2022 Russia's Chechen leader says his forces deployed in Ukraine Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia's Chechnya region and an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said on Saturday Chechen fighters had been deployed in Ukraine, and he urged Ukrainians to overthrow their government.
Reuters · Feb 26, 2022 Russia's PSB says does not own ship seized by France -TASS Russia's PSB-Leasing company, a unit of Promsvyazbank, which is under international sanctions over Russia's conflict with Ukraine, does not own the ship Baltic Leader, seized by France earlier on Saturday, TASS news agency said.
Axios · Feb 26, 2022 In photos: Ukrainian forces fight Russian advance on Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to stay in the capital and "protect our country."
Reuters · Feb 26, 2022 Romania evacuates Kyiv embassy, consular services still open Romania's foreign ministry said on Saturday that it had repatriated the staff at its embassy Ukraine's capital Kyiv due to the significant worsening of the security situation after Russia's invasion.
Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022 Sky Sports presenter Hayley McQueen leaves fans concerned after 'crying' on air Sky Sports presenter Hayley McQueen left fans concerned after appearing to be on the verge of 'crying' while covering the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine live on air
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key moments from Day 3 As the Russian offensive enters its third day we take a look at the key events during the day.
Reuters · Feb 26, 2022 Smartphone in hand, Ukraine's president takes centre stage in a capital under attack The morning after Russian missiles rained down on Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed the nation in his favourite style: the selfie video.
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2022 Ukraine: A view from a city ‘frozen in horror’ Russia is like a robber who has broken into our home and destroyed everything, writes a resident of eastern Ukraine.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2022 Ukrainian forces struggle to hold on to Kyiv amid Russian onslaught KYIV, Ukraine — Under incongruously bright skies, Ukrainian forces fought fiercely Saturday to protect and maintain control of their country’s capital from Russian troops as sporadic explosions and gunfire shook parts of the city and an apartment tower took a direct hit from a shell.