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Uruguayans rally for peace in front of Russian embassy in Montevideo

Hundreds of people demonstrated on Wednesday evening against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with applause, horns and chants for peace in front of the Russian embassy in Montevideo.

Culture news

World Book Day: War and Peace - What do Europeans read in a crisis?

The pandemic saw an uptick in disease-themed literature and critical theory, but what do we really want to read in hard times?

Russia

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.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy calls for direct talks with Putin 'to stop war'

In a 90-minute phone call, Vladimir Putin made clear to the French president his "great determination" to continue the Russian military onslaught "all the way", according to the Elysée.

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Ukraine

Ukrainian MP warns civilian death toll likely underestimated

Ukrainian lawmaker Lesia Vasylenko told Euronews that there are "still many people trapped under the rubble of the buildings, which are shattered by Russian missiles and Russian bombs."

Bulgaria

Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats for spying amid Ukraine tensions

One diplomat is accused of leaking "confidential information" about Bulgaria's defence ministry since 2016.

Malta

Malta suspends 'golden passports' for Russian and Belarusian nationals

The government said the measure was taken following "recent developments" amid the war in Ukraine.

Money

Crypto war: As Russian rouble buckles under sanctions, Bitcoin rises

As missiles pummel Ukraine and financial sanctions slam Russia, people on both sides of the war are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies.

Europe Decoded

Unarmed Ukrainian citizens filmed confronting Russian soldiers

Ukrainian protesters can be seen using their bare hands to try and slow down Russian tanks.

Ukraine

More than 1.3m have now fled Ukraine. Here's where they went

Of the million, around 400 chose to head north to Belarus.

Ukraine

Ukraine’s refugee crisis reveals Europe’s growing racial divide

In Ukraine, the growing distinction between our treatment of white refugees and refugees of colour speaks volumes about what some Europeans believe an asylum seeker should really look like.

United Kingdom

Watch: British MPs give standing ovation to Ukrainian ambassador

The applause lasted just under a minute.

Tech News

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.

Ukraine

Emergency shelter in Lviv helps Ukrainians as they flee to Poland

In Lviv, western Ukraine, thousands are spending the night at this emergency shelter before moving on to Poland.

Vatican

Pope thanks Poland for 'opening borders and hearts' to Ukrainians

More than 660,000 Ukrainians had fled to neighbouring countries by 1 March with Poland welcoming more than half of them.

Europe Decoded

We asked 13 MEPs why they voted no to condemn Russia's war in Ukraine

Left-wing members of the European Parliament said that the EU resolution would only make the situation in Ukraine worse.

Sport

Belarus and Russia compete as 'neutral athletes' at Winter Paralympics

UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has condemned the decision and called for a total ban.

Russia

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.

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Russian bomb hit a residential building

Firefighters in the Ukrainian city of Zhytomyr fought searing flames after what local authorities said was an airstrike late on Tuesday by Russian forces on a residential area.

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Refugees welcomed at Budapest train station

Families from all corners of Ukraine, African exchange students and pets are welcomed by volunteers at Budapest Nyugati train station.

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