Eurovision Song Contest bans Russia for this year's event amid Ukraine invasion Countries including Iceland, Norway and the Netherlands had called for Russia not to compete Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2022
The unfolding catastrophe in Ukraine is a reckoning for the west Letters: When Putin eventually falls, the west must build a better relationship with Russia, writes Gerald Dunning, while Derrick Joad condemns the weakness of Europe’s response to the crisis. Plus letters from David Allen and Larry Johnston The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
We’re appalled by Putin now, but be clear: the west gave him the green light He has hardly kept his worldview secret – and now Ukraine is paying the price for western leaders who looked the other way, says Guardian. columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
IOC asks sports organizations to cancel events in Russia, Belarus The request from the Olympic body came after UEFA moved the Champions League final from St. Petersburg to suburban Paris, and after the governing body of skiing and Formula One pulled upcoming races from Russia. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 25, 2022
Pleas for help from Indian students as air strikes intensify As Russia hit the city of Kharkiv in Ukraine with airstrikes on Friday, Sheetal, an Indian student, hunkered down in a bunker with her peers waiting for word from the Indian Government. “We are in Kharkiv. There are almost 1,000 students in Kharkiv where the war is going on. But… The Hindu · Feb 25, 2022
EU ‘preparing to freeze Putin and Lavrov’s European assets’ An official said the bloc could also target “many more” oligarchs Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022
Bilateral payments with Russia unlikely to be impacted amid sanctions NEW DELHI: Bilateral payments with Russia may not be impacted even as the US and other western countries have imposed economic sanctions on Moscow in the wake of the attack on Ukraine. The Times of India · Feb 25, 2022
East Midlands Airport issues statement on Russian flight seen over region The Antonov 124 aircraft landed at East Midlands Airport on Tuesday Nottingham Post · Feb 25, 2022
Sinn Fein calls for expulsion of Russian ambassador to Ireland The party’s leader also said that tougher sanctions needed to be levied on Russia, as the invasion of Ukraine continues The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
Crude price decline can be sharper than rise, says SBI report NEW DELHI: The Russia-Ukraine conflict led to a spurt in crude oil prices. This has fuelled fears of rise in input costs, further stroking inflationary pressures. The Times of India · Feb 25, 2022
Western powers have realised Russia is largely immune to sanctions Analysis: Only the financial equivalent of unleashing a nuclear arsenal will dent Russia’s foreign assets war chest The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
Jeweller defends 'shocking' gold price advert centred on Russian invasion of Ukraine He said he did not want anyone to get ripped off Nottingham Post · Feb 25, 2022
EU’s Borrell Says Asked China to Use its Influence on Russia The EU's foreign policy chief said he has urged China to use its influence with Moscow to respect the Ukraine's sovereignty, adding that if the UN General Assembly fails to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine it is "the law of the jungle." "I've been talking with the Chinese minister this… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022
Russia will not take part in this year's Eurovision Song contest The 66th edition of Eurovision is due to take place in Turin later this year Liverpool Echo · Feb 25, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022 Russia Says it Is Surprised by Lebanon’s Condemnation of Invasion Russia's embassy in Lebanon was surprised by the Lebanese foreign ministry statement that condemned the Russian military operations in Ukraine, it said in a statement on its Facebook page. "The statement... surprised us by violating the policy of self-distancing and by taking one side against another in these events, noting…
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 Ukrainians protest outside Russian Embassy The demonstrators, many of them Ukrainian, were joined by other nationalities from across the world, including Russians.
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 Boy must leave father in England and return to Russia – judge Mr Justice Peel announced his decision on Friday after considering evidence at a private hearing in the Family Division of the High Court in London.
The Conversation · Feb 25, 2022 Ukraine: how the Russian invasion could derail the fragile world economy The invasion of Ukraine comes at a delicate time for the world economy, which was just beginning to recover from the ravages of COVID. Russia’s war could now have far-reaching economic consequences, as financial markets tumble and the price of oil soars.
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 UK in first ministerial-level contact with Russia since invasion James Cleverly condemned ‘unprovoked and unjustified’ attack on Ukraine
Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022 Russia kicked out of Eurovision Song Contest The organisers had previously said it would be allowed to compete
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 Why should we call it Kyiv not Kiev? Kyiv is derived from the Ukrainian language name, whereas Kiev comes from the Russian language
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022 Russia excluded from Eurovision Song Contest after Ukraine invasion Russia has been excluded from participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after it invaded Ukraine.
Reuters · Feb 25, 2022 Russia to restrict Facebook access for 'censoring' its media Moscow said on Friday it was partially limiting access to Meta Platforms Inc's Facebook, accusing it of "censoring" Russian media, announcing the measure a day after Russia invaded Ukraine and the latest in a series of steps against U.S. social media giants.
Reuters · Feb 25, 2022 With war over the border, young Hungarians scorn Orban's Russian ties Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has never made any secret of his desire for warm ties with Russia and President Vladimir Putin.
Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022 Brave protestors in Russia are now fighting against their own government There were widespread anti-war demos in cities across the world including London, Berlin, and Tokyo as people united in their protest against the bloodshed in Ukraine