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Critics and rights groups say the measures are a clear attempt by the Kremlin to expand surveillance and tighten control over internet use, amid a broad crackdown on dissent during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

ANALYSIS: Europeans need to wean themselves off the US security system, and in Munich, Trump’s team will give them good reason to, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The 27-nation alliance has endured several economic and political threats in recent years

Heraskevych is one of the event’s favourites and appears willing to risk his chance at a medal

Zelensky thanked the UK for a ‘new and timely air defence package’ worth £500m ahead of the conference

Russia attempted to block WhatsApp and Telegram, aiming to promote domestic platforms and increase internet control. WhatsApp stated this move would isolate over 100 million users, potentially reducing safety. This action follows disputes with foreign tech firms after the Ukraine invasion, with Russia pushing its own surveillance app, MAX.

Ukrainian president says security guarantees must first be in place as he pushes back at suggestions he plans to hold poll under US pressure. What we know on day 1,450

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.67 (+1.05%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0197 (+1.01%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Wednesday, with crude posting a 1.5-week high and gasoline posting a 2.75-month high. Escalating US-Iran tensions are underpinning crude prices...

Under Ukraine’s constitution, holding national elections while the country is under martial law is illegal. That was declared on 24 February 2022, the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion.