French police seize Russian cargo ship in English Channel February 26, 2022 A ship that could belong to a Russian company suspected of violating trade sanctions was seized by French sea police in the early hours of this morning, according to reports by Reuters. The ship was diverted to the French port of Boulogne-sur-Mer between 2am and 3am, said Captain Veronique Magnin of the French Maritime Prefecture, [...]
‘No more words, it’s time to act’: Poland refuses to play Russia in World Cup play-off game February 26, 2022 Poland have said it will not play its 2022 World Cup play-off game with Russia in Moscow on March 24 following its invasion of Ukraine. “In light of the escalation of the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine, the Polish national team is not going to play a match against Russian Republic,” President of the Polish [...]
Labour MP receives death threats calling her ‘Putin’s whore’ February 26, 2022 A Labour MP has received death threats following her involvement in a Stop the War statement that criticised NATO expansionism, alongside 11 current Labour MPs. The Stop the War coalition “condemns the movement of Russian forces into eastern Ukraine and urges that they immediately withdraw, alongside the resumption of diplomatic negotiations to resolve the crisis”. Zarah Sultana, [...]
Facebook and Twitter tell Ukrainian users to protect themselves against hacking February 25, 2022 Social media platforms Facebook and Twitter have warned Ukrainian users they may be vulnerable to hacking, after Ukraine experienced a series of cyberattacks in the wake of Russia’s invasion. In a tweet, former Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg, head of global affairs and communications at Facebook owner Meta said the firm would be monitoring its [...]
UK slams Russia’s airline restrictions as “retaliation” to Aeroflot ban February 25, 2022 The UK has slammed Russia’s decision to restrict its airspace to British airlines as “retaliation” to yesterday’s ban of Moscow airline Aeroflot. “I think that’s their retaliation for us yesterday banning Aeroflot from using and landing in the United Kingdom,” defence secretary Ben Wallace said to ITV’s Good Morning Britain. “That’s their tit for tat [...]
WHO releases $3.5m to purchase medical supplies for Ukraine February 24, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released an additional $3.5m from its emergency fund to purchase and deliver medical supplies to Ukraine. According to director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the fund, which complements the trauma and medical supplies already delivered to health facilities, is expected to rise following further needs assessments. “The health system must [...]
No 10 lights up with Ukrainian colours as PM says the UK “will not look away” February 24, 2022 No 10 was tonight lit up with the colours of Ukraine’s flag, blue and yellow, to show solidarity with Kiev following Russia’s invasion. “Ukraine is a country that for decades has enjoyed freedom and democracy and the right to choose its own destiny,” said Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a tweet. “We – and the [...]
Biden confirms new sanctions on Russia but excludes US military intervention in Ukraine February 24, 2022 US President Joe Biden has confirmed a new set of sanctions, including limiting exports, will be imposed on Russia following the Kremlin’s attack to Ukraine. “This is going to impose severe cost on the Russian economy, both immediately and over time,” he said during a White House press conference. “We have purposefully designed these sanctions [...]
CAA bans Russian carrier Aeroflot from flying to UK following Ukraine invasion February 24, 2022 The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has banned Russian carrier Aeroflot from flying into the UK airspace following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “Following the announcement by the Prime Minister in Parliament today, the UK Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the foreign carrier permit held by Aeroflot until further notice,” said a CAA spokesperson. “This means [...]
War in Europe kills 50 so far: Ukraine begs EU for urgent air defences while Russian Army conquers Chernobyl February 24, 2022 Ukraine is urging the European Union to urgently provide air defence and anti-missile support, and to use “all means” to jam Russian satelitte signals. The plea for help comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces are trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear plant, site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster. At the same time, Nato [...]