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Exclusive-Abramovich handed Chelsea director control of firm on day of Ukraine invasion - filings

Russian businessman Roman Abramovich transferred a company he controlled with tens of millions of dollars of investments to a director of English soccer club Chelsea on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, UK corporate filings showed.

Reuters

Fearing front-line deployment, some Russians resist conscription

As the war in Ukraine continues, some young men aged 18 to 27 opposed to the conflict have fled Russia.

Al Jazeera

During the cold war, US and Europe were just as divided over Russia sanctions – here's how it played out

It’s impossible to predict how the crisis in Ukraine will progress, but the rupture in relations between Russia and the west is unlikely to heal any time soon. At the very least, trade between these two sides is going to be badly affected for a long time. To get a…

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How Russia's 'three-day' Ukraine invasion became Putin's humiliation - full timeline

Since February 24, the Russian invasion has received international condemnation as the world rallies behind the Ukrainian people and President Volodymyr Zelensky as they continue their fierce resistance

Daily Mirror

Putin vows Russia will prevail in Ukraine but glitch hinders TV

Russian President Vladimir Putin justified the invasion of Ukraine before a packed soccer stadium on Friday but coverage of his speech on state television was unexpectedly interrupted by what the Kremlin said was a technical problem with a server.

Reuters

Not everyone wants to make Putin an economic pariah over the Ukraine war

Soon after Russia’s army pushed in to try to seize control of Ukraine, Maria Zakharova, the bellicose Foreign Ministry spokeswoman in Moscow, insisted that her country still had plenty of friends in the world.

Los Angeles Times

Russian airstrikes hit outside Lviv and in Kyiv amid fierce fighting

LVIV, Ukraine — Airstrikes hit an aircraft repair facility outside the city of Lviv on Friday, bringing the war closer to a relative safe haven in western Ukraine that has become a center of refugee transport and humanitarian aid.

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Is Putin going to have to stop using Botox because of sanctions on Russia?

Rumours of Russia’s leader’s use of product began after 2011 visit to Kyiv

The Independent UK

Ukraine: disease control is a casualty of war – so a surge in COVID cases is likely

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already – and will continue to have – extraordinary health and socioeconomic consequences for the Ukrainian people. One of those consequences will almost certainly be an increased COVID burden.

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Ukraine: what might happen if the war spreads to a Nato country

As Russian military activity moves nearer the Ukrainian border with Nato, the potential for direct confrontation between Russia and the alliance increases. On March 13, Russian aircraft reportedly fired rockets at the Yavoriv International Center for Peacekeeping and Security, 20km from Ukraine’s border with Poland, a Nato member.

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Welsh politician refuses to step down from investment firm with strong links to Putin's Russia

Mervyn Davies is chairman of Letter One, which is is worth £17bn and its major shareholders are Russian oligarchs linked to the Kremlin, Petr Aven and Mikhail Friedman

Wales Online

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

The Independent UK

Britain, U.S. warn of satellite communications risks after Ukraine hack

Britain and the United States have warned organisations of the risks associated with using satellite communications following a cyberattack on satellite internet modems as Russia invaded Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia arrests military chief with invasion of Ukraine stalling

Vladimir Putin is said to be frustrated at Russian casualties and slow pace of the invasion

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Daily Record

Putin's chilling speech analysed by expert - what tirade meant between the lines

Putin's scathing speech on Wednesday attacked pro-Western Russians and his enemies.

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3 Hard-Hit Mega-Cap Stocks to Buy on the Dip: Visa, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Oracle

The stock market has stumbled dramatically due to record-high inflation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, surging volatility, and the Fed’s hawkish stance. But the market downturn has created opportunities for long-term investors to buy quality mega-cap stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Visa (V), and Oracle (ORCL) at reasonable prices. So, read on.

Axios

Russia crisis spurs push to cut oil use

Russia is the largest combined exporter of crude and oil products combined and the second-largest crude exporter.

The Independent UK

What are capital controls and how is Russia seeking to use them to ease the pain of sanctions?

Moscow forced to introduce damage-limitation measures to control economy as ruble crashes to historic low in response to hard-hitting penalties for Ukraine invasion

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Bangkok Post

UN: Over 3.25 million have fled Ukraine

GENEVA: More than 3.25 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion, the United Nations said on Friday, with almost two million having crossed the Polish border.

Wales Online

Ukraine lunchtime briefing: UK claims Vladimir Putin invasion has made 'minimal progress' this week

Russia has expanded its missile strikes to the western city of Lviv

The Independent UK

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK

Why has the UK banned RT?

Ofcom rules Kremlin-backed channel not ‘fit and proper’ to hold broadcasting licence

The Independent UK

Ukraine news – live: Gun battles rage in Mariupol, as Biden warns of ‘consequences’ if China aids Putin

Russian president delivers speech during concert marking eighth anniversary of Crimea annexation

The Conversation

Russia's energy clout doesn't just come from oil and gas – it's also a key nuclear supplier

As Western nations look for ways to reduce their reliance on Russian oil and gas, another aspect of the Ukraine crisis has received less attention: Most of the 32 countries that use nuclear power rely on Russia for some part of their nuclear fuel supply chain.

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin’s latest rant shows that he has lost his mind

The prophet and inspiration for the Soviet Union, which Vladimir Putin apparently aspires to rebuild on bigger and better lines, was Karl Marx. But a better understanding of Putin’s motivations for a greater Russia, and the lesser Ukraine, might be derived from the collected works of Sigmund Freud.

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