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Ukraine: War, oil, inflation and monetary policy

The hottest topic in the economic and investment world today is the war between Russia and Ukraine, following Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to launch a full-scale invasion of the neighbouring country on Thursday. As the conflict is escalating quickly, we will consider the possibility of a full-blown war in…

Bangkok Post

Sanctions against Putin reflect West's impotence, says Russian foreign ministry

The imposition of sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reflect the West's "absolute impotence" when it comes to foreign policy, RIA news agency cited a Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman as saying on Friday.

Reuters

Victoria records 15 Covid deaths, NSW 11 and Qld eight; flood fatalities – as it happened

Two people, including an SES volunteer, have died after being swept away in Queensland flood waters, bringing the toll to four. This blog is now closed

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Expulsion of Russian ambassador has not been ruled out, Varadkar says

Sinn Fein has called on the Irish Government to expel Yuri Filatov from the country following the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

U.S. sanctions Putin, Lavrov as Russia continues to barrel down on Ukraine

"Putin joins a very small group that includes despots such as Kim Jong Un, Alyaksandr Lukashenka, and Bashar al-Assad."

Axios

UEFA and FIFA are too late: Russia’s sportswashing has served its purpose

We have been expertly played by Vladimir Putin. Now he is raining death down on Ukraine, and sport has served its purpose in him being able to create this horrifying moment

The Guardian - UK

Ireland’s deputy premier brands Putin the ‘Hitler of the 21st century’

Leo Varadkar said Ireland is not neutral on the Ukraine invasion and stands fully behind the Ukrainian people.

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Putin is ‘Hitler of the 21st century’, says Ireland’s Leo Varadkar

‘He’s putting himself into that space,’ says deputy premier

The Independent UK

Ukrainians protest outside Downing Street for second day running

Ukrainian flags and homemade placard condemning Vladimir Putin could be seen in the crowds

Evening Standard

Bank sanctions are a sharper sword than cutting Russia off SWIFT, German minister says

The package of banking sanctions that the European Union is imposing will hit Russian President Vladimir Putin's government harder than excluding Russia from the SWIFT payments system, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said.

Reuters

Ukrainian politician breaks down live on air begging the US to ‘please save our people’

Halyna Yanchenko broke down in tears during an emotional interview with CBS as she called on the global community to ‘be courageous’ against Russia

The Independent UK

'Vladimir Putin must be crushed and Ukrainian civilians need to be helped'

Civilians in Ukraine are outnumbered and outgunned but they are displaying a bravery and resilience that should shame Vladimir Putin as he dictates the offensive from his Kremlin bunker

Daily Mirror

Martin Schram: Xi’s erratic Putin problem persists

This was the week, President Xi, when you could finally see for yourself the validity of the warning we were discussing in our one-way conversation almost three months ago.

Tribune News Service

Nelson’s Column and London Eye illuminated as London shows solidarity with Ukraine

The iconic London landmarks joined the world in lighting up the sky in blue and yellow in unity with the people of Ukraine

Evening Standard

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Reuters

Tens of thousands join online networks to offer help to Ukrainians fleeing war

Hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war in a pre-dawn Thursday televised address, social media users living in countries near Ukraine began setting up online networks to support refugees.

Reuters

U.S. sanctions Russia's Putin, top officials over Ukraine invasion

The U.S. government on Friday joined European countries in slapping sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as Western nations sought to increase pressure on Moscow to halt its invasion of Ukraine.

Input

Putin and Russia are the good guys actually, says QAnon

If Papa Trump says it, then it must be so.

The Hindu

Inflection point for the West-led global order

Its future will be defined by how it responds to the crisis in Ukraine, and in the shadow of growing Russia-China ties

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The Hindu

Putin’s moves are hardly ‘chess thumping’

The Russian President’s actions this week may yield tactical gains but hardly pass the test for strategic victory

Reuters

UK imposes asset freeze on Russia's Putin and Lavrov

Britain imposed sanctions to freeze the assets of Russia's President Vladimir Putin for launching an invasion of Ukraine, and of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who it said was a key decision maker in Russia's government, according to its UK sanctions list.

The Independent UK

Mike Pompeo dodges questions on his praise for Putin as ‘talented’ and ‘savvy’

Former secretary of state scoots away on an orthopaedic scooter rather than answer questions from The Independent

Belfast Live

The Earth's Corr: Pointless invasion will only fuel more misery

If Europe didn’t rely on Russia’s fossil fuels so much maybe Putin wouldn’t have had the money or power to do what he has

Axios

EU and U.K. freeze Putin and Lavrov's assets

The move is mostly symbolic, but reflects Russia's new pariah status.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not rational’: Putin’s bizarre speech wrecks his once pragmatic image

Analysis: President makes appeal to Ukraine’s military to abandon its ‘drug-addicted, neo-Nazi’ leaders

Reuters

Analysis-Putin's end-game? Split Ukraine and install 'tame' leadership, analysts say

Russia's invasion of Ukraine looks designed to take Kyiv and create a land corridor south to the Black Sea, splitting the country into two, military analysts and former officials said, echoing the view of Ukraine's generals.

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