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Russia's actions appear to be war crimes, EU's von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday that Russian forces appeared to have committed war crimes by targeting civilians in Ukraine, but she said lawyers must investigate the alleged incidents.

Reuters

France says deadly strike on Ukraine railway station is a crime against humanity

A strike blamed by Ukraine on Russia against a railway station in the east of the country that left at least 50 people dead can be classified as a crime against humanity, France said on Friday.

Radio France Internationale

Leo Varadkar shares 'incredible' picture from Ukraine as Putin raises nuclear fears in Russia

It comes as Vladimir Putin has been seen arriving at a funeral in Moscow with a military officer carrying what was suspected to be the Russian nuclear briefcase.

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British Defense Ministry Says Russia Targeting Civilians

Britain's defense ministry said on Saturday that Russian forces were targeting civilians, a day after a missile attack on a train station crowded with women, children and the elderly killed at least 52 people, according to Ukrainian officials. Russia was focusing its offensive, which included cruise missiles launched by its…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zelensky Calls for 'Firm Global Response' to Train Station Bombing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a "firm global response" Friday after a missile strike killed 52 people at a train station in eastern Ukraine where civilians had gathered to flee a feared Russian offensive. "This is another Russian war crime for which everyone involved will be held accountable," Zelensky…

Asharq Al-Awsat

European Commission pledges €1bn to support Ukraine – as it happened

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Ukraine morning briefing: 'Bombed train station is another war crime'

President Volodymyr Zelensky denounces missile attack on Kramatorsk

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Russia's war against Ukraine war 'may end much sooner than many think', says President Zelensky

He says the West 'simply' needs to give him the weapons he has asked for

Manchester Evening News

Ukraine is fighting Russia for us all, say Presidents Zelensky and von der Leyen

President says Ukraine's goal is to be in the EU because "we share common values and fight for them"

Manchester Evening News

At least 52 civilians killed in Russian strike on train station, Ukraine says

KYIV, Ukraine — Dozens of civilians were killed Friday in a Russian missile strike on a train station packed with evacuees, according to Ukrainian officials, who warned that they expect to uncover more evidence of gruesome war crimes in parts of the country previously controlled by Russian troops.

Los Angeles Times

Zelenskiy braces for 'hard battle,' UK's Johnson visits with aid

Ukraine is ready for a tough battle with Russian forces amassing in the east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered fresh financial and military support during a surprise visit.

Reuters

EU chief promises speeded up process for Ukraine to seek membership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged on Friday to offer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy a speedier start to Ukraine's bid to become a member of the European Union.

Reuters

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English professor sues UF, saying it stripped him of classes after criticizing COVID policy

Tribune News Service

Timeline: Week six of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Ukraine’s leader addresses Russian citizens as Russian attacks intensify in Ukraine’s eastern regions.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet EU's von der Leyen on Friday - spokesman

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will have talks in Kyiv on Friday with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ukrainian presidential spokesman Sergii Nykyforov said on national television.

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin’s daughters sanctioned by US in response to Bucha massacre

Katerina Tikhonova, 35, and Mariya Vorontsova, 36, have now been targeted for the next tranche of sanctions

Reuters

EU will put more sanctions on Russia - Commission head

The European Union will put more sanctions against Russia on top of the latest package announced on Tuesday, likely including measures against imports of Russian oil, the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

Financial Times

Weaponisation of finance: how the west unleashed ‘shock and awe’ on Russia

The sanctions on Russia’s central bank use the omnipresence of the US dollar to penalise an American adversary

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US, EU to hit Russian investments with new round of sanctions

The U.S., European Union and Group of Seven are coordinating on a fresh round of sanctions on Russia, including a U.S. ban on investment in the country and an EU ban on coal imports, following the discovery of civilian murders and other atrocities in Ukrainian towns abandoned by retreating Russian…

Evening Standard

European Union proposes Russian coal ban as it unveils sweeping new sanctions

The European Union is set to impose sweeping new sanctions on Russia including a ban on coal imports.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Leader Tells Top UN Body to Make Russia Accountable for 'War Crimes'

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that "accountability must be inevitable" for Russia as he accused invading Russian troops of committing "the most terrible war crimes" since World War Two. The European Union's executive meanwhile proposed sweeping new sanctions against Russia, including a ban on…

The Guardian - UK

European Commission launches rule-of-law disciplinary procedure against Hungary

Viktor Orbán’s government faces sanction over rollback of democratic values and allegations of fraud

The Independent UK

EU starts process to cut funding to Hungary over rule of law

The European Commission will launch proceedings to suspend support payments to Hungary for breaching the 27-nation bloc’s rule-of-law standards

The Independent UK

Irish premier backs EU ban on coal and oil imports from Russia

Micheal Martin said the European Union must keep adding pressure on Moscow.

Tribune News Service

EU proposes ban on Russian coal imports, ships after atrocities

The European Union is proposing to ban coal imports from Russia in a direct response to reports that Russian forces committed apparent war crimes in Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.

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