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Boris Johnson warns of ‘very grim days ahead for Ukraine’

Prime minister says UK has to do everything it can to change ‘heavy odds’ country faces

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2022

US, European allies bar Russian banks from critical SWIFT banking network

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and its European allies agreed Saturday to bar some Russian banks from the SWIFT international network and to sanction the country’s central bank, ratcheting up the West’s response to Moscow’s intensifying and unprovoked war against Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2022

US, European allies bar Russian banks from critical SWIFT banking network

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and its European allies agreed Saturday to bar some Russian banks from the SWIFT international network and to sanction its central bank, ratcheting up the West’s response to Moscow’s intensifying and unprovoked war against Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2022

How much is Roman Abramovich worth? Chelsea owner's current net worth amid government sanctions

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government due to his ties to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, after confirming that he will be selling Chelsea Football Club

Football London · Feb 26, 2022

US and EU ban Russian banks from Swift system in latest sanction

High-security banking system connects thousands of financial institutions around the world

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022

Ukraine's MPs armed with rifles as civilians prepare to battle Vladimir Putin's army

Ukrainian politicians join army of civilians and professional soldiers to defend their beloved country from Russian troops armed with guns and Molotov cocktails

Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022

U.S., allies target 'fortress Russia' with new sanctions, including SWIFT ban

The United States and its allies on Saturday moved to block certain Russian banks' access to the SWIFT international payment system in further punishment of Moscow as it continues its military assault against Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 26, 2022

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Kyiv to hold talks with Moscow

Ukraine news from February 27: Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert as Kyiv agrees to talks.

Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2022

'We should stand firm against Vladimir Putin and salute bravery of Ukrainians'

Now that Vladimir Putin has chosen the path of war, he has to win it, and we dread to imagine the horrors that might unleash. That means we must throw open our doors to Ukrainian refugees

Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022

Rep. Greene’s speech at white nationalist event draws new calls for reprimand

Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene headlined a white nationalist conference in Florida where attendees cheered Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and chanted the name of President Vladimir Putin shortly before she was introduced.

Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2022