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Ukraine: residential buildings shelled as Putin launches 'military operation'

Ukraine: residential buildings shelled as Putin launches 'military operation'

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Day two of Russia’s war in Ukraine: What we know so far

Here's everything we know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Is Russia using cyberattacks in its war against Ukraine?

"It is realistically possible that these sanctions will result in reprisal," said Chris Morgan, an analyst at cybersecurity firm Digital Shadow.

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EU leader condemns 'barbaric' invasion of Ukraine, promises sanctions

The European Commission president said a new raft of sanctions will weaken Russia's ability to finance the war.

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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.

Ukraine

Here's how Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolded on day one

Earlier, Western leaders have been united in condemnation after Russia launched a full invasion of Ukraine, agreeing on sanctions to cause "massive and severe consequences" against Moscow.

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The EU sanctions Russia's defence minister and Putin's chief of staff

The latest raft of EU sanctions hits Putin's closest circle, including several army generals, a spokesperson and the editor-in-chief of the RT channel.

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Protest in Paris and Berlin over Russia action on Ukraine

Protest in Paris and Berlin over Russia action on Ukraine

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Ukraine begins state of emergency as rebels 'ask Russia for help'

The 30-day measure allows authorities to impose restrictions on movement, block rallies and ban political parties and organisations “in the interests of national security and public order”.

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Biden announces sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks

American President Joe Biden announces a new round of sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks. It comes after Vladimir Putin formally recognised two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine, and Russian forces were deployed as 'peacekeepers'.

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EU ready to host Ukrainian refugees, says Commissioner Ylva Johansson

The bloc has "contingency plans" in case the situation in Ukraine deteriorates and people begin to flee the country.

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EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognise Donbas

The fresh package of sanctions also limits Russia's access to the EU capital and financial markets.

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Ukraine Russia Embassy Protest

Ukraine Russia Embassy Protest

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Why is New York on the frontline of the Russian invasion?

A war-torn town on the frontline of the Russo-Ukrainian War has changed its name to ‘New York’ in an act of defiance against the imminent threat of invasion.

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Russia risks losing Champions League final over Ukraine

UEFA officials are meeting to discuss whether or not the Russian city of St. Petersburg should still host this year's Champions League final, set for the end of May.

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Western Allies impose sanctions on Russia

Western allies impose sanctions on Russia, as Putin gets the green light to deploy troops to breakaway republics

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EU and US promise more sanctions against Russia

The European Union and the White House say they'll impose more sanctions on Russia as President Putin signs a decree to recognise two breakaway republics in east Ukraine.

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EU avoids pre-emptive sanctions on Russia despite Ukraine's pleas

Ukraine's foreign affairs minister has urged Brussels to apply "some sanctions" on Russia before an invasion takes place.

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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.

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Ukraine warns of more cyberattacks on banks and state agencies

One message on a hacking forum read: "lease of servers to prepare new attacks on the websites of the public sector, the banking sector and the defence sector".