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Ukrainian refugees board buses and trains to European destinations

Refugees board buses and trains in the Polish border city of Przemysl en route to other European destinations. Through tears, a refugee tells: "When I go to sleep I don’t know if I will wake up or not."

Mobility

ISS cosmonauts' suits were not inspired by Ukraine flag, says Russia

The colours of the suits was picked because there was a surplus of yellow material and they were the colours of their alma mater, the cosmonauts said.

Mobility

Russian cosmonauts arrive at ISS in flight suits in Ukraine colours

The mission to the International Space Station is the first since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.

Russia

Russia's new Ukraine weapon: What is a hypersonic missile?

Russia's military says it has used hypersonic missiles for the first time ever, during the Ukraine war. But what are the capabilities of this new weapon?

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The Cube

Ukraine shows 'racial disparity' of Europe's attitude to refugees

Syrian Steve Ali on his refugee experience in Europe and the 'disparity' compared with Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.

Russia

Putin broadcast interrupted at flag-waving rally in Moscow

President Putin delivered a speech during a rally in Moscow to mark the eight-year anniversary since Russia's annexation of Crimea. The broadcast was cut off, but the Kremlin says it was due to a technical glitch.

Tech News

Russia tells YouTube to take down 'threats' against its citizens

The Kremlin's clash with foreign tech firms over the war in Ukraine continued as Russia's media regulator accused YouTube of hosting "anti-Russia" videos.

Culture news

Arnold Schwarzenegger tells Putin to 'stop this war' in viral video

In a moving video posted across social media, Arnold Schwarzenegger debunked Russian disinformation about the war on Ukraine and told President Vladimir Putin: "You can stop this war"

Sport

Russia lose appeal to freeze FIFA ban on its football teams

Russia have lost an appeal to freeze their World Cup qualifying ban from FIFA ahead of next week's playoff game against Poland

USA

US President Biden discusses Ukraine war with Chinese counterpart

Washington, an ally of Ukraine, and Beijing, an ally of Russia, appear to be on opposing sides of Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two.

Climate

Europe's green targets could help to 'defund conflict' in Ukraine

The energy crisis has Europe looking to fossil fuels to keep the lights on.

United Kingdom

Media regulator revokes RT's licence to broadcast in the UK

"Freedom of expression is something we guard fiercely in this country," said Ofcom's chief executive.

United Kingdom

British defence secretary contacted by 'imposter' of Ukrainian PM

UK defence secretary Ben Wallace said an imposter claiming to be the Ukrainian PM attempted to contact him.

Mobility

Europe suspends Mars rover mission with Russia over Ukraine war

ESA and Russia’s Roscosmos have been working on the project for the last decade.

Economy

What is life like for Westerners in Russia amid the war in Ukraine?

With relations between Russia and Europe reaching a new all-time low, what is life like for Westerners in the country?

Tech News

Russia's state websites hit by unprecedented cyberattacks, says Tass

Russia's government has proposed a raft of measures to support the IT sector, as the country becomes increasingly isolated from global financial systems.

Ukraine

Almost all Ukrainians face poverty if war continues, UN warns

Up to 90% of Ukrainians will be affected by poverty and extreme economic vulnerability, with the war "setting the country back decades", top official told the UN Security Council on Thursday.

Tech News

'Rossgram': Russia to launch own app after Instagram access blocked

Meta's Instagram was banned by Russia on Monday after the social media giant temporarily allowed posts calling for "Death to Russian invaders".

Europe News

Rexit: Russia withdraws from Council of Europe ahead of expulsion vote

Russia becomes only the second country to withdraw from the organisation since its creation in 1949.

Russia

Alexei Navalny faces 13 years in maximum security prison in Russia

The Kremlin critic says the charges against him are politically motivated.