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Which five countries voted against the UN’s resolution to condemn Russia and who abstained?

The United Nations has voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution condemning Russian aggression, with 141 countries voting in favour, 35 abstaining, and only five voting against.

Evening Standard

Sweden announces early pullout of troops from U.N. Mali mission

Sweden will pull its force of about 220 soldiers out of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali in June 2023, a year earlier than planned, its military said on Thursday.

Reuters

UK visa rules for desperate Ukrainians take three days to start despite deadly war

One million people are said to have fled Ukraine since Vladimir Putin's regime launched an invasion last Thursday. The UN refugee agency expects around five million people to be displaced in the crisis

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Ukraine crisis: Which countries have taken the most refugees as 1 million flee Russian invasion

More than a million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion last week, according to the UN.

The Independent UK

Bosnia's pro-Russian Serb leader tried to stop country's UN vote -report

Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik tried to prevent Bosnia from condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Wednesday's United Nations' vote, web portal Klix reported.

Reuters

Help for Ukraine's fleeing refugees shows the power of support when the political will is there

In the days since Russia invaded Ukraine, over a million people have fled the country. The UN refugee agency estimates upwards of four million will be displaced by the conflict. The European response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis shows how generous states can be when put to the test.

The Conversation

Ukraine and Russia end second round of peace talks in regret, as reports dispute port city's fall

Ukraine says a second round of ceasefire talks with Russia has not yielded the results Kyiv had hoped for, but the sides have discussed humanitarian corridors and agreed to speak again.

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International Criminal Court gets backing to speed up Ukraine war crimes investigation

The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor said Wednesday an active probe into possible war crimes in Ukraine "will immediately proceed" after his office received the backing of 39 countries.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine warns 'Russia will pay back' as photos reveal bombed ruins of Kyiv

Vladimir Putin made taking Kyiv one of the key targets for the commander of his armies at the start of the invasion, with the city coming under intense pressure from bombings

Daily Mirror

Tens of millions at risk in Ukraine, U.N. says

The United Nations' human rights chief said on Thursday that tens of millions of lives were at risk in Ukraine as the conflict there intensified.

Reuters

Gazprom: London councils gave Russian state gas firm nearly £2m

Councils cut ties with Russian gas firm Gazprom as Ukraine conflict escalates

Evening Standard

‘Annihilation’: Ukraine civilian death toll rises as Vladimir Putin steps up bombardment

Horrifying reports pour in from cities round Ukraine as International Criminal Court orders investigators into region

Evening Standard

Ukraine’s refugees: how many are displaced and where will they go?

More than 1 million people have already crossed the border, with numbers set to rise as the Russian invasion intensifies. What has been the response of neighbouring countries?

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine crisis: why you should donate money rather than supplies

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and its effect on neighbouring countries has inspired people to collect donations. But these well-meaning efforts can cause headaches for those helping locally. In aid circles, the mantra has long been “cash is best”.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Refugee Count Tops 1 Million, Russians Besiege Ports

More than 1 million people have fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, in the swiftest refugee exodus this century, the United Nations said Thursday, as Moscow said it was ready for more talks to end fighting even as its forces pressed their assaults on the country’s second-largest city and two strategic…

The Independent UK

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military invasion is underway after diplomatic efforts fail

Manchester Evening News

First major Ukrainian city captured by Russian forces, says mayor

UK defence chiefs, however, said the 'military situation remained unclear' in Kherson

Daily Mirror

War crimes investigation into Russia will begin 'immediately' as a million flee Ukraine

The International Criminal Court is fast-tracking an investigation as Putin's savage invasion bombs apartment blocks and a million people flee the country - with huge explosions overnight

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The Guardian - UK

ICC launches war crimes investigation over Russian invasion of Ukraine

International criminal court inquiry has been expedited by unprecedented number of countries backing move

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Russia captures Kherson as Ukrainian refugees climb to 1m

The port city’s mayor tells residents to obey a curfew imposed by ‘armed visitors’. Plus, House committee says Trump violated federal laws over election

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Discusses with EBRD Clean Energy Transition

Egypt and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) discussed clean energy transition and Cairo's ongoing preparations for hosting the UN's Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP 27). Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla met Vice President of Policy and Partnerships at EBRD Mark Bowman and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Designer Rousteing Sends Love to Ukraine at Paris Fashion Week

French designer Olivier Rousteing admitted he felt uncomfortable presenting his latest collection for Balmain at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday in view of the war in Ukraine. "It's hard to feel right about focusing on runways and clothes, as we listen with a heavy heart to the latest news," Rousteing…

Asharq Al-Awsat

H&M Suspends Activities in Russia, Ukraine

Low-cost fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz AB has become the latest company to suspend its activities in Russia and Ukraine, saying it had decided to temporarily pause all sales in its Russian stores and temporarily close its Ukrainian shops “due to the safety of customers and colleagues.” The Stockholm-based group…

Tribune News Service

Editorial: The other doomsday: Climate change isn’t as flashy as war, but just as much of a threat

At this point, the language of scientific warnings about climate cataclysm has familiar characteristics, even as it gets more dire: The climate is changing as a direct result of human activity; the change is accelerating due to our inaction; some of the consequences are now unavoidable; and it will wreak…

Evening Standard

Ukraine: Aunt killed by Russians after attempting to recover nephew’s body

The woman was killed in an ambush

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