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Namibia’s abstention on Russia violates its foreign policy principles

When the United Nations General Assembly took a vote on Russia’s war against Ukraine in an emergency session on 2 March, an overwhelming 141 out of 193 member states supported the resolution calling on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine.

The Conversation · Mar 6, 2022

Live updates: Macron talks to Putin, Russians destroy airport, second evacuation Mariupol stalled

While the Russian invasion into Ukraine continues, French President Emmanuel Macron talked once again to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Russian airstrikes reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian airfield and a second attempt to rescue the citizens of Mariupol failed.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 6, 2022

‘Leave no stone unturned’: how investigators gather evidence of war crimes in Ukraine

Multiple investigations launch as experts caution worst crimes likely yet to come under Russian occupation

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2022

As it happened: Over a million refugees from Ukraine have crossed into Poland, say authorities

Pro-Russian separatists and Ukraine's National Guard accused each other of failing to establish a humanitarian corridor out of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol on Sunday, in a second attempt by both parties to evacuate civilians. Russian President Vladimir Putin faces ongoing global condemnation of his army's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine,…

France 24 · Mar 5, 2022

Inside secret army of volunteers smuggling Ukrainian families over border to Poland

A salesman named Sergei has helped 50 people leave Ukraine by using encrypted apps to communicate and organise routes and methods for people to get out

Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2022

Ukraine latest as ceasefire attempt fails amid Russian shelling

Russian troops continued to shell encircled cities and the number of Ukrainians forced from their country grew to 1.4 million

Wales Online · Mar 5, 2022

Some children in Ukraine have known nothing but war. Russia's invasion only adds to their trauma

As Russian troops advance, Ukrainian children are being forced from their homes and exposed to unimaginable horrors. Psychologists say the past week will impact these kids for years to come.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

Ukraine: UN says more than 1.3 million have fled since Russian invasion began

United Nations calling exodus Europe’s fastest moving refugee crisis since end of second world war

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2022

Britain’s Ukraine visa scheme is complex and unfair, say critics

The policy is restrictive, immigration rules are unclear and questions from officials can feel unfair. Welcome to Britain…

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2022

Mariupol evacuation postponed as Russia accused of breaking ceasefire

City council asks residents to return to shelters and wait for further information

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2022