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Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Beijing Paralympics

Other countries had threatened to pull out of the games unless Russian and Belarusian athletes were banned.

03/03/2022

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Google reviews in Russia flooded with news from Ukraine invasion

Restaurants and businesses in Russia are finding their Google reviews full of comments about the war in Ukraine.

02/03/2022

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Kremlin critic calls for protests and labels Putin an 'insane tsar'

The jailed opposition leader has urged Russian and Belarusian citizens to continue defying the authorities.

02/03/2022

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Apple stops selling physical products in Russia

The company said it was "deeply concerned" about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but Ukraine's government called on it to go further and block the App Store too.

02/03/2022

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Teen who tracked Elon Musk’s jet is now chasing Russian oligarchs

The US student famous for tracking Elon Musk’s jet has turned his focus to Russian tycoons hit by sanctions over the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

01/03/2022

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'More than 6,000 arrests' in Russia during protests over Ukraine war

Russia, like the rest of Europe, has also seen regular protests about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

01/03/2022

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RT and Sputnik will have their channels blocked on YouTube

It comes after Facebook on Monday blocked both outlets on its platforms in European Union countries.

01/03/2022

Tech News

What part is Anonymous playing in Ukraine’s war effort against Russia?

Since it declared cyber war on Russia last week, the hackers’ collective has claimed credit for several attacks targeting government websites and state-backed media.

28/02/2022

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FIFA and UEFA ban Russian teams after IOC call to suspend athletes

Russia has been thrown out of the World Cup after its clubs and national teams were suspended "until further notice" following the invasion of Ukraine.

28/02/2022

Money

Russians queue for cash as sanctions bite and hyperinflation looms

Russians wary that sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine would deal a crippling blow to their economy have been flocking to banks and ATMs for days.

28/02/2022

Tech News

Ukraine: Russia's fight with Big Tech to control the war narrative

From Facebook and Twitter to TikTok, Big Tech is feeling the squeeze from the Kremlin's information war but the platforms aren't taking it lying down.

28/02/2022

Money

Russia's Central Bank scrambles to deal with sanctions, falling rouble

Russian central bank scrambles to contain fallout of sanctions

28/02/2022

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Arrests at anti-war protest in Russia

Russians in cities spanning from Moscow to Siberia have taken to the streets again on Sunday to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Demonstrators marched in city centers, chanting “No to war."

27/02/2022

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'I am burning with shame': Protester in Russia slams Ukraine invasion

Anti-war protests have taken place across Russia over the weekend with one man at a rally telling reporters he is "burning with shame".

27/02/2022

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Putin suspended as honorary president of International Judo Federation

Putin is a keen judoka and attended the sport at the 2012 London Olympics.

27/02/2022

Travel News

Russia closes airspace to planes from several EU countries

Flights from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Slovenia are no longer allowed into Russia.

27/02/2022

Tech News

Ukraine: Meta bans Russian media from running ads amid censorship row

Russia had ordered Meta to stop independent fact-checking of reports from Russian media on Facebook amid a wider crackdown of media in the country.

26/02/2022

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Moscow police disperse crowd protesting against Ukraine war

Moscow police disperse crowd protesting against Ukraine war

25/02/2022

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Dozens of anti-war protesters detained in Saint Petersburg

Russian police have detained almost 1,400 people at anti-war protests across Russia after President Vladimir Putin sent troops to invade Ukraine, an independent monitor said on Thursday.

25/02/2022

Travel News

The UK bans Russian airlines from entering British airspace

The UK has banned Russian airlines from entering British airspace, leading to retaliation from the Russian civil aviation authority.

25/02/2022

Money

Ukraine: Ethereum's Buterin condemns Russia's invasion as 'a crime'

The Russian-Canadian took to Twitter minutes after Putin announced a "special military operation" in Ukraine to voice his dismay.

24/02/2022

Money

Ukraine crisis: How bank sanctions are only scratching the surface

For now, banking sanctions imposed by the US, the EU, and Britain will have only a minimal impact. The hardest measures are yet to come.

24/02/2022

Tech News

Punishing Putin: How the US could cut Russia off from the tech world

As well as imposing sanctions, the US could really hurt Russia's interests by exploiting its technological advantages.

23/02/2022

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Those evacuated from eastern Ukraine hope they can soon go home

"We think we will return home soon. We don’t want to be here," one evacuee told Euronews.

22/02/2022

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This ice festival is held annually on Lake Baikal, the largest in the world in volume.

Even if this sculpture was made outside of the competition, artists followed the same rules: base their sculptures on real ancient artefacts.

21/02/2022

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Russia launches massive drills of its nuclear forces

Russia said it launched a massive drill of its strategic nuclear forces on Saturday, amid tensions with Ukraine

19/02/2022