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Brit in Ukraine begs for help after Russian invasion leaves family hiding in cellar

English teacher Harry Richardson, who once worked at a college in Leek, Staffordshire, said he and his family are sheltering with another 70 terrified locals in a cellar beneath Cherkasy - a town around 100 miles from Kyiv

Daily Mirror

Russian forces meeting ‘strong and wide’ Ukraine resistance

Analysts say the Russian military may have been caught off guard by the level of pushback by Ukrainian fighters.

Al Jazeera

US, UK, Europe and Canada to block Swift access for some Russian banks

Partial ejection from global payment system expected in days as part of new sanctions against Moscow

The Guardian - UK

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U.S., UK, Europe, Canada to block Russian access to SWIFT

The United States, Britain, Europe and Canada on Saturday moved to block Russia's access to the SWIFT international payment system as part of another round of sanctions against Moscow as it continues its assault against Ukraine.

Reuters

US and allies are close to putting financial choke on Russia

Western nations are set to enact drastic new sanctions that would cripple Russia’s economy and financial system after initial penalties failed to convince President Vladimir Putin from pulling out of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

Boris Johnson: ‘Inconceivable’ that sporting relations can continue with Russia

The Prime Minister, speaking at RAF Brize Norton on Saturday evening, described the situation as ‘sad’.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson says West is ‘tightening the economic ligature’ around Russia

The PM welcomed an agreement to exclude Russian banks from the Swift global payments system, but warned of of ‘grim days’ ahead for Ukraine.

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'There will be very grim days ahead...' Boris Johnson's warning over Ukraine as he pledges to take in refugees

Mr Johnson said rebuffed what he called "fake news" circulating online about the UK not taking refugees

Manchester Evening News

UK will help take in Ukraine refugees and to tighten 'economic ligature' around Russia, vows Boris Johnson

'"We’ve got to do everything we can to change the heavy odds that Ukraine faces and to help them'

Wales Online

As Russia invades Ukraine, Mavs’ Davis Bertans fears for family, native Latvia’s safety and future

SALT LAKE CITY — After scoring 17 points, igniting the Mavericks’ 3-point shooting and adding three rebounds and a steal to the stat line of his third game with Dallas, Davis Bertans could’ve had plenty to discuss with a smile and satisfaction.

Tribune News Service

U.S., UK, Europe, Canada to block Russian access to SWIFT - statement

Reuters

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane shows support to Ukraine amid Russia conflict

Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday morning as the world continues to show solidarity amid that crisis.

Manchester Evening News

Explainer-A SWIFT primer as West moves to freeze Russia out of international payments

The European Union, along with the United States and other Western partners, has announced further sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, including cutting off a number of Russian banks from the SWIFT interbank payments system.

Reuters

Thomas Tuchel unsure he can enjoy Chelsea's Carabao Cup final amid Russia invasion of Ukraine

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea side take on Liverpool at Wembley tomorrow in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley

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How much is Roman Abramovich worth? Chelsea owner's current net worth amid government sanctions

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government due to his ties to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, after confirming that he will be selling Chelsea Football Club

Reuters

Germany and Western allies agree cutting Russia out of SWIFT

Germany and its Western allies agreed to cut Russia out of the SWIFT global payment system, a spokesperson for the German government said on Saturday, in a third sanctions package aimed at halting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

US and EU ban Russian banks from Swift system in latest sanction

High-security banking system connects thousands of financial institutions around the world

Axios

Western allies agree to expel some Russian banks from SWIFT payments system

The Western nations also agreed to impose restrictions on Russia’s Central Bank.

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Reuters

U.S., allies target 'fortress Russia' with new sanctions, including SWIFT ban

The United States and its allies on Saturday moved to block certain Russian banks' access to the SWIFT international payment system in further punishment of Moscow as it continues its military assault against Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Russian commanders 'frustrated' by slow progress in Ukraine with 3,500 soldiers dead

Across Ukraine almost 20,000 ordinary people now have been given guns in the fight as Russian forces pound Kyiv and other cites with cruise missiles

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Kyiv to hold talks with Moscow

Ukraine news from February 27: Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert as Kyiv agrees to talks.

Bristol Post

My children know about Ukraine - how do I talk to them about war?

My husband and I had resolved some weeks ago not to talk about the emerging crisis in Russia around the kids. But of course, it was inevitable that once Russia had invaded Ukraine they would hear about it somewhere

Reuters

UK PM Johnson says pressure building to cut Russia off from SWIFT

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that the world should cut Russia off from the global SWIFT payments system and said more countries supported such a move.

Daily Mirror

Russia aims rockets at second nuclear plant in Ukraine after capturing Chernobyl

Ukraine's interior ministry has said the invading troops are approaching Zaporizhzhia, which has a nuclear plant.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Veteran NBA Guard Shabazz Napier Leaving Russian Team Amid Ukraine Conflict

The former NBA guard has been playing with BC Zenit in Saint Petersburg since last July.

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