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EU Parliament President calls for more sanctions on Russia

Friday, 25 February 2022, 17:46 Last update: about 6 years ago

EU Parliament President Roberta Matsola has called for further sanctions to be placed on Russia, including its exclusion from the SWIFT system. Countries have imposed a number of restrictions on...

'I don't want to die': Ukrainians fear as invasion closes in

Friday, 25 February 2022, 15:15 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Yurii Zhyhanov woke before dawn to his mother’s screaming and found himself covered in dust. On the second day of Russia's invasion, shelling on the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv,...

Putin waves nuclear sword in confrontation with the West

Friday, 25 February 2022, 13:40 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

It has been a long time since the threat of using nuclear weapons has been brandished so openly by a world leader, but Vladimir Putin has just done it, warning in a speech that he has the weapons...

World leaders slap sanctions on the Kremlin over invasion

Friday, 25 February 2022, 06:22 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

World leaders Thursday condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as “barbaric” and quickly slapped heavy sanctions on the Russian economy, President Vladimir Putin's inner circle and many of...

EU plans 'harsh' sanctions package against Russia

Thursday, 24 February 2022, 08:52 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The European Union is planning the “strongest, the harshest package” of sanctions it has ever considered at an emergency Thursday, as the Russian military attacked Ukraine. European...

Updated (2): Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe 'shattered'

Thursday, 24 February 2022, 05:47 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee. Ukraine's government said Russian...

'Thugs and bullies': Nations sanction Russia over Ukraine

Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 13:29 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

World leaders sought Wednesday to back up their tough words over Russia's aggression against Ukraine, announcing financial sanctions, trade and travel bans and other measures meant to pressure...

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