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Moscow police disperse crowd protesting against Ukraine war

Moscow police disperse crowd protesting against Ukraine war

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Pope Francis visits Russian embassy to raise concerns about war

The fact the pope visited the embassy in person rather than summoning the ambassador to the Vatican is a sign of his anger about the conflict.

Money

$4m in crypto donations pour into Ukraine following Russian invasion

Ukrainian organisations and even the government have set up crowdfunding appeals - but some have fallen foul of platforms' terms and conditions.

Travel News

Stories from Ukraine: How are people escaping the Russian invasion?

As the second day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, thousands of citizens are fleeing their homes and seeking refuge in bordering European countries.

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Europe Decoded

Ukraine disinformation is spreading. Here’s what you can do to stop it

Disinformation has always been a feature of war. But in an age of unverifiable information being shared on social media, it can be hard to combat.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy vows to stay in Kyiv after a night of heavy fighting

The Ukrainian president said civilians and military alike would protect the country's independence, while Kyiv's mayor said the city was entering a "defensive phase"

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'Be loud and yell about everything': Ukraine's musicians speak out

They say the time for picking up guitars is over, now is the time to pick up rifles.

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

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

Ukraine

In Ukraine, residents keep calm and stock the bomb shelters

Ukrainians are preparing for the worst after Putin launched an attack on the country.

Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers 'give their lives' to avoid a second Chernobyl

Russian forces are reportedly trying to take control of the Chernobyl power plant, the site of the 1986 disaster.

Travel News

All the countries that have closed their airspace to Russia

Most of Europe has now banned Russian airlines from its airspace and other countries around the world are now following suit.

Ukraine

Moscow denies Russian forces are bombing Ukrainian cities

A spokesman for Russia's defence ministry said that the civilian population of Ukraine was not being threatened.

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Ukraine travel advice issued to foreign nationals wanting to leave

Foreign citizens have been urged to leave Ukraine if it is safe to do so in the face of Russia's land, sea and air invasion.

Ukraine

Russian invasion of Ukraine 'cold-blooded' and 'long-planned': NATO

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “deliberate, cold-blooded and long-planned”, NATO’s secretary-general said, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of “using force to re-write history.”

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Air raid sirens heard in Kyiv as Russia attacks Ukraine

Air raid sirens sounded in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Thursday morning, as Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine.

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Long lines of traffic heading out of Ukraine capital

Long lines of cars jammed the road leading outside Kyiv and residents massed at the railway station as Russian troops launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday.

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Ukraine: Twitter accidentally suspends accounts tracing Russian troops

Social media accounts have proven crucial in sharing footage of Russian forces and armoured vehicles entering Ukraine from several locations.

World News

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

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