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The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Russian troops bearing down on Kyiv

Gunfire and explosions are being heard closer to the government quarter

Wales Online

Russian forces close in on Kyiv as fighting rages throughout Ukraine

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian troops appeared to be closing in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Friday as fighting continued throughout a country under increasing threat of being completely overrun by invading forces.

Los Angeles Times

Street battles break out in Kyiv

Russian forces closed in on Ukraine’s capital and its embattled leadership on Friday as President Vladimir Putin shrugged off a barrage of sanctions imposed by the US and Europe and pressed deeper with his invasion.

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Russia ready to send delegation to Minsk for talks with Ukraine - agencies

Russia is ready to send a delegation to the Belarusian capital Minsk for talks with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, a day after Moscow launched a massive invasion of its southern neighbour.

Reuters

Mass exodus from Ukraine reported as Russian troops advance on Kyiv

As Russian forces approach the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, NATO leaders are set to meet to set out a strategic response to Moscow's invasion. Missiles have struck at the heart of the capital, as neighbouring countries brace for an influx of refugees fleeing the fighting.

Radio France Internationale

Syrian President Assad Backs Putin on Ukraine

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and supported his position regarding Ukraine, the Syrian presidency said in a statement on Friday amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Syria has been a staunch ally of Moscow since Russia launched a military campaign in Syria in 2015 that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan says NATO, Western reaction to Russian attack not decisive

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that reaction from NATO and Western countries to Russia's assault on Ukraine had not been decisive, adding he hoped a NATO summit on Friday would lead to a more determined approach from the alliance.

Reuters

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Vladimir Putin has ‘bitten off more than he can chew’ in Ukraine, says UK defence minister

Time for ‘kleptocracy’ in Moscow to call out Russian president, says Armed Forces minister

The Independent UK

Departing from protocol, pope goes to Russian embassy over Ukraine

Pope Francis went to the Russian embassy to the Vatican on Friday to relay his concern over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to Moscow's ambassador, in an unprecedented departure from diplomatic protocol.

Reuters

Will flights be cancelled due to war? Ukraine travel suspended while Moscow bans UK flights

How the Russia invasion of Ukraine could affect European air travel as flights are suspended and sanctions imposed by the UK - with Moscow retaliating with its own UK flight ban

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian president urges EU to toughen sanctions on Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Europe on Friday to act more quickly and forcefully in imposing sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine, accusing western allies of politicking as Moscow's forces advanced on Kyiv.

Reuters

Turkey’s Ties to Russia, Ukraine Limit its Room to Maneuver

President Tayyip Erdogan has developed strong economic and political relations with both Moscow and Kyiv in recent years, which leave Turkey facing a delicate balancing act in its response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ankara cannot afford to fall out with Russia economically because of tourism revenues, gas supplies,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kremlin says sanctions will cause Moscow problems but they can be solved

The Kremlin said on Friday that Western sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine would cause problems for Moscow, but not insurmountable ones, with Russia set to widen its trade and economic ties with Asian countries.

Reuters

Factbox-Turkey's ties to Russia, Ukraine limit its room to manoeuvre

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Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Europe’s most vulnerable president?

Ukraine’s president finds himself the number one target of the Russian army as Moscow reportedly seeks regime change.

Wales Online

Ukraine invasion: British troops, sanctions and protests - what we know so far about Russian attack

Action has stepped up as protests have been held across the world

The Independent UK

Explosions heard in Kyiv as Russian forces surround Ukraine capital

Ukraine’s leaders vow to fight on as world hits President Putin with more sanctions

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Says Will Only Talk to Ukraine once Ukraine's Military Lays Down Arms

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Moscow would be ready to hold talks with Kyiv, but only once Ukraine's military had laid down its arms. He also said that Moscow did not want "neo-Nazis" to govern Ukraine, Reuters reported. Russia launched its invasion by land, air and…

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Reuters

Russia says will only talk to Ukraine once Ukraine's military lays down arms

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Moscow would be ready to hold talks with Kyiv, but only once Ukraine's military had laid down its arms.

Reuters

Russia's Lavrov says Moscow wants Ukrainian people to be independent

Russia wants the Ukrainian people to be independent and have the possibility to freely define their destiny, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: US should prepare for Russian cyber warfare

Historically, “national defense” meant uniformed soldiers and sailors and pilots in tanks, ships and planes. But in warding off Moscow’s coming blows against the U.S. as the West lays on punishing sanctions on Vladimir Putin and Russia for gobbling up parts of Ukraine, our “defense” will fall as much to…

Daily Mirror

British Airways suspends Moscow routes as Russia bans all UK flights from its airspace

British Airways has suspended flights to Moscow after Russia has announced a ban on UK flights in retaliation to UK sanctions on its airline Aeroflot following the country's invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia 'pretend' sanctions spark claims of 'disgrace' as Ukraine demands tougher action

Former EU chief Donald Tusk said countries like Germany had 'disgraced themselves' after Britain, the US and EU all announced sanctions on Russia - but failed to ban Moscow from using the SWIFT bank system

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Refrains from Condemning Russia Despite Intensifying Ukraine Attack

China stuck to its message on Friday of refusing to call Russia's action in Ukraine an "invasion" or criticize Moscow despite intensifying assaults from Russia's military in the Eastern European country which are leading to growing casualties. China reiterated that it believes in respecting the territorial integrity of all countries,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Vows to Look after Stranded Russians, Ukrainians

Egypt said Thursday it would look after any Russian and Ukrainian tourists stranded in the country because of flight cancellations stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Tourists from countries where air travel has been disrupted would be able to "stay in the hotels where they are in Egypt until their…

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