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Now playing Next 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.” 24/02/2022
Now playing Next no comment 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. 24/02/2022
Now playing Next Tech News 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. 24/02/2022
Now playing Next Europe News 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. 24/02/2022
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Now playing Next 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. 24/02/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Russia 'nearly 100% ready' to invade Ukraine, says Pentagon official The warning comes as the region braces for further confrontation after Vladimir Putin received authorisation to use military force outside his country and the West responded with sanctions. 23/02/2022
Now playing Next Europe News 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. 23/02/2022
Now playing Next no comment Protest in Paris and Berlin over Russia action on Ukraine Protest in Paris and Berlin over Russia action on Ukraine 23/02/2022
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Green News Energy prices surge as Ukraine crisis deepens Oil prices surged nearly 5% and stock prices dropped after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of rebel-held regions of Ukraine on Monday evening, raising fears that a full-scale invasion was near. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Putin recognises eastern Ukrainian separatist regions The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin was ordering forces to "maintain peace" in eastern Ukraine after the Russian president formally recognised two separatist regions there, escalating tensions with the West. 21/02/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Kremlin says 'premature' to discuss Putin-Biden summit over Ukraine The White House said that the meeting, brokered by France's Emmanuel Macron, would only proceed as long as Russia holds off on launching an assault in Ukraine. 20/02/2022
Now playing Next no comment 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
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine's Zelenskyy demands 'end to appeasement' of Russia from West Ukraine's president called for an 'end to appeasement' at the Munich Security Conference, as Western leaders said Russia would face severe consequences should it invade its neighbour. 19/02/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Russia has issued 720,000 fast-track passports in eastern Ukraine Officials say the number of people applying for Russian passports has increased in recent weeks as tensions around Ukraine soared. 17/02/2022