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Putin and the West: From Curiosity to Cataclysm

Russian President Vladimir Putin's two decades of relations with the West, initially marked by fascination over what the ex-KGB agent stood for and then bursts of cooperation, have now reached a point of no return with his invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The attack has created an indelible rupture between Russia…

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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

Ukrainians share fears for loved ones as they join 'no war' rally in Newcastle

"At 4am on Wednesday I was woken by a phone call from my friend. She was shouting and screaming 'The Russians are here' and I could hear sirens and bombs going off in the background."

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US announces sanctions for Somali officials after election delays

The Somali parliamentary elections, which were due to hold on February 25, have been moved yet again.

Al Jazeera

Over 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion began, UN says

UNHCR says the exodus the is fast-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.

Axios

Putin's Kremlin inner circle explained - former spy chief to Deep Purple fan

Vladimir Putin is one of the most powerful men in the world, but who are the people that surround him in the Kremlin? From a former spy chief to a Deep Purple fan, we look into the Russian leader's inner circle

Daily Mirror

Rare applause from UN Security Council after observing moment of silence for Ukrainian victims

Moment comes after Ukrainian ambassador to the UN asks for ‘a moment of complete silence to pray, or to mediate if you do not believe in God’

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Exodus from Ukraine: A night spent with civilians fleeing Russia's invasion

Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been fleeing the Russian invasion since Thursday and are trying to reach neighbouring Poland. The chaotic evacuation, with dozens of kilometres of traffic jams on the Ukrainian side, foreshadows a large-scale humanitarian crisis. Mehdi Chebil, FRANCE 24’s correspondent on the ground, reports.

France 24

Zelensky says Kyiv still under Ukraine’s control and he will arm anyone who will fight Russians

As fierce street clashes commence in capital, president pushes for urgent ascension to European Union

The Independent UK

Ukraine: Tens of thousands flee to Poland amid Russian attacks

Nine reception centres have been set up along border in Poland, which already has community of 1.5 million Ukrainians.

Al Jazeera

UN Refugee Agency: Nearly 120,000 Ukrainians Have Fled

Nearly 120,000 people have so far fled Ukraine into Poland and other neighboring countries in the wake of Russian invasion, the UN refugee agency said on Saturday. The number was going up fast as Ukrainians grabbed their belongings and rushed to escape from a deadly Russian onslaught on their nation,…

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UAE Calls for Immediate De-escalation, Cessation of Hostilities in Ukraine

The United Arab Emirates called at a meeting of the UN Security Council for an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, state news agency WAM said on Saturday. It expressed "particular alarm at the consequences for civilians present in Ukraine, as well as for the region, and for…

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Pedersen Concerned over Russian War Impact on His Efforts in Syria

Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen of Norway has expressed concern over the impact of the Russian war against Ukraine on the diplomatic efforts to settle the war in Syria. “Every month I draw your attention to the fact that Syrians across the country and those who are displaced are…

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US Allows Transactions with Afghan Govt despite Sanctions

The United States on Friday issued new rules that would allow most commercial and financial transactions with Afghanistan while maintaining sanctions against the Taliban, in an effort to ease the flow of humanitarian aid and kickstart the paralyzed economy. Non-governmental organizations and financial institutions have expressed concerns about running afoul…

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Ukrainian army urged to resist Russian surge as Zelenskiy hails Macron's support

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday called on the army to stand firm against Russian invaders as street fighting raged around the capital Kyiv.

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China Is Russia’s Best Hope to Blunt Sanctions, but Wary

China is the only friend that might help Russia blunt the impact of economic sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, but President Xi Jinping’s government is giving no sign it might be willing to risk its own access to US and European markets by doing too much. Even if Beijing…

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UN to Agree on Plan for 'Historic' Plastics Treaty

More than 100 nations convening in Nairobi next week are expected to take the first steps toward establishing a historic global treaty to tackle the plastic crisis afflicting the planet. Plastic has been found in Arctic sea ice, the bellies of whales and Earth's atmosphere, and governments have been under…

Bangkok Post

'Historic’ global plastics treaty in pipeline

More than 100 countries will gather in Nairobi next week to take the first steps toward establishing a historic global treaty to tackle the plastic crisis afflicting the planet.

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The Independent UK

The Russia-Ukraine crisis explained: How the invasion unfolded

Vladimir Putin’s invasion of eastern Donbas is finally underway after diplomatic efforts fail

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Saudi, British FMs Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Friday telephone calls from British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and United Nations chief Antonio Guterres. Talks focused on the latest regional and international developments. With Truss, Prince Faisal discussed bilateral relations between Riyadh and London and ways to bolster…

The Hindu

‘Disturbed’ India abstains from vote against Russia at UNSC

Draft resolution, sponsored by U.S., fails as Russia exercises veto

Nottingham Post

Where are the Harry Potter cast now - From Big Mo's brother to Leeds United podcast

Many of their careers have gone onto flourish

Los Angeles Times

Russia vetoes UN resolution condemning its own invasion of Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Russia stood alone Friday to veto a U.N. resolution condemning its “brutal” invasion of Ukraine, killing the measure — for now. But all other members in the solemn session of the U.N. Security Council either voted in favor or abstained, testament to rounds of intensive diplomatic pleas by…

Al Jazeera

Russian invasion of Ukraine enters third day: What we know so far

Reports of artillery blasts in Kyiv as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns of impending Russian assault on the capital.

Axios

Mapped: 87 countries condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the UN

China, India and the UAE abstained from the vote.

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