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How Russia's military might compares to that of Ukraine

Russia has well over 6,000 nuclear weapons

Wales Online · Feb 24, 2022

Dragging suitcases, Ukrainians trek to safety in Hungary

Two Ukrainians fleeing a Russian invasion stood in the cold with their bags at the Hungarian border on Thursday, waiting for relatives living in Hungary to arrive and take them to safety.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Edinburgh Council leader calls for sanctions on Russia following Ukraine attack

Edinburgh is twinned with the Ukranian City of Kyiv and Edinburgh's Council leader was joined by other councillors in expressing concern about the Russian invasion.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 24, 2022

Briton pleads with wife to flee Ukraine as Russian invasion begins

Gary Smith, whose wife Helen remains in Kharkiv, said: ‘I couldn’t sleep all night… She’s all I’ve got.’

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

EU boosts Bosnia force after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The European Union decided on Thursday to almost double the size of its peacekeeping force in Bosnia by sending in 500 reserves as a precautionary measure to stave off any instability after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

As Ukraine's Wealthy Scrambled To Buy Crypto Ahead Of Russian Invasion, Tether Became More Valuable Than Dollar

Ahead of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, many were looking toward cryptocurrencies to park their funds.

Benzinga · Feb 24, 2022

Manchester United's Fred issues support for Ukraine-based Brazilians after Russia invasion

Ukraine has called for international support following the rise in tensions between the two countries

Manchester Evening News · Feb 24, 2022

Terrifying footage shows Russian gunships blitz airport as they swarm Ukrainian capital

Dramatic footage shows Russian helicopters swarming towards Gostomel airport, an airbase just outside of Kyiv, as the Russian army closes in on the Ukrainian capital city

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Foreign Office issues urgent warning to British people in Ukraine after Russian invasion

Russian tanks were seen entering the Ukrainian border while shelling has been heard ringing out across Ukraine today.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022

Deploying additional forces in eastern part of Alliance: NATO over Russian military operations on Ukraine

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is deploying additional defensive land and air forces to the eastern part of the Alliance, as well as additional maritime assets, the alliance's council said on Thursday.

Dynamite News · Feb 24, 2022