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Brittney Griner's wife tells ABC she wants WNBA star home

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle wants President Joe Biden to secure her partner’s release, doing whatever is necessary to get the WNBA star home from Russia where she has been detained for more than three months

The Independent UK

Russia offers fast-track citizenship to residents of occupied Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Wednesday simplifying the process for residents of Ukraine's Russian-occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions to acquire Russian citizenship and passports.

Reuters

ATP-Wimbledon relationship branded “toxic” by Andrey Rublev and could “destroy tennis”

After being banned from competing at Wimbledon, Russian Andrey Rublev has warned the "toxic relationship" between major tournaments and governing bodies like the ATP could "destroy tennis"

Daily Mirror

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Nike Yet To Renew Franchise Agreements In Russia: Report

Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) has not renewed agreements with its largest franchisee in Russia, Reuters reported, quoting Vedomosti daily newspaper. The U.S. sportswear maker suspended its Russia operations temporarily in March due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The head of Inventive Retail Group (IRG), which operates Nike-branded stores in Russia, reportedly said Nike…

Benzinga

Wimbledon consider legal action against ATP and WTA over loss of ranking points following Russian player ban

The All England Club is exploring the possibility of legal action against the men’s and women’s tennis tours over their decision to strip Wimbledon of its right to award ranking points.

Evening Standard

Ukraine shares video meme of ‘suicide’ drone attacking Russian tank set to Star Wars theme

Drones were provided by the Unted States as part of Biden’s military aid following the Russian invasion

The Independent UK

Two Italian steelworks see starkly different impact from war in Ukraine

An Italian factory that works in conjunction with the Ukrainian steelworks Azovstal is currently at a standstill, as steel from Ukraine is no longer arriving. But just down the road, a factory partially owned by a Russian oligarch is operating at full capacity, using Russian steel. Our correspondents report from…

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Russian lawmakers vote to scrap upper age limit for military

Russia's State Duma approved a law on Wednesday removing the upper age limit for contractual service in the country's military.

Reuters

Marks & Spencer shuts all 50 stores in Russia due to invasion of Ukraine

Retail giant Marks & Spencer is about to close down its Russian stores for good after stopping resupplying them earlier in the year - costing the firm £31million

Daily Mirror

France: Climate protesters block TotalEnergies meeting

Several hundred climate protesters have disrupted a TotalEnergies shareholders meeting in Paris

The Independent UK

M&S quits Russia as CEO Steve Rowe bows out after six years

MARKS & Spencer is quitting Russia after 17 years in reaction to the Ukraine war – a move that will cost it £31 million.

Evening Standard

MotoGP postpones Finnish GP return until 2023

MotoGP's Finnish Grand Prix will be cancelled for the 2022 season, with the current geopolitical situation between Russia and Ukraine forcing its postponement to 2023.

Motorsport

MotoGP postpones Finnish GP to 2023

MotoGP's Finnish Grand Prix will be cancelled for the 2022 season, with the current geopolitical situation between Russia and Ukraine forcing its postponement to 2023.

Autosport

EU cracks widen over Ukraine as Italy, Hungary urge truce

Italy and Hungary have urged the EU to call explicitly for a ceasefire in Ukraine and peace talks with Russia, putting themselves at odds with other member states determined to take a hard line with Moscow ahead of a summit next week.

Reuters

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M&S pulls out of Russia and warns cost-of-living crunch will hit sales

Retail chain also blames local council policies for decision to shut up shop on many high streets

The Independent UK

Russia ‘ready to let Ukraine export food’ as crisis warnings mount

Moscow suggests it could end blockade of Black Sea ports under international pressure

Salon

Putin’s real goal in Ukraine isn’t land

Putin isn’t just trying to take over Ukrainian land — he is trying to obliterate Ukrainian identity

Wales Online

Food prices in UK set to go up again thanks to Russian blockade, says MoD

So far, the UK and allies have said there are “no current plans” for Royal Navy warships to help break Russia’s blockade

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Reuters

Orthodox spiritual leader says Russian church has 'disappointed us' over Ukraine

The Russian Orthodox Church has let Christian Orthodox fathers down by supporting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual head of some 260 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, said in an interview.

Benzinga

Japan Flags 'Grave Concerns' As Russia, China Jets Fly Near Tokyo Amid Quad Meeting

Russian and Chinese jets flew near Tokyo as leaders from the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia met for the Quad bloc summit in Asia.

Wales Online

M&S makes big announcement as it warns of hit to sales

Company to pull out of Russia and warns of sales will be hit by cost of living crisis

The Independent UK

Davos gathering overshadowed by global economic worries

The risks to the global economy are leading to an increasingly gloomy view of the months ahead as corporate leaders, government officials and other VIPs gather at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 91

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 91st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nike Not Renewing Franchise Agreements in Russia, Says Newspaper

US sportswear maker Nike has not renewed agreements with its largest franchisee in Russia, the Vedomosti daily reported on Wednesday, marking the latest exit by a major US brand since Russian forces entered Ukraine. Nike said on March 3 it would temporarily suspend operations at all its Nike-owned and -operated…

Reuters

Russia pushed closer to brink of default after U.S. payment license expires

The United States pushed Russia closer to the brink of a historic debt default on Wednesday by not extending its license to pay bondholders, as Washington ramps up pressure following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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