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Poland marks the 85th anniversary of Nazi Germany's invasion at the start of World War II
4 months, 1 week ago

Poland marks the 85th anniversary of Nazi Germany's invasion at the start of World War II

The Independent  

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International Olympic Committee suspends Russian Olympic Committee over Ukraine move
1 year, 2 months ago

International Olympic Committee suspends Russian Olympic Committee over Ukraine move

Firstpost  

The move comes after the Russian Olympic Committee recognised regional organisations from four Ukrainian territories annexed since the invasion began in 2022. The International Olympic Committee on Thursday suspended Russia’s national Olympic body with “immediate effect” for violating the territorial integrity of Ukraine’s membership by recognising illegally annexed territories. “The Russian Olympic Committee is no longer entitled to operate as …

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Poland begins to dismantle Soviet-era monument
2 years, 4 months ago

Poland begins to dismantle Soviet-era monument

LA Times  

Poland on Wednesday began demolishing a Soviet-era memorial to Red Army soldiers, an unwanted reminder of the power that Moscow once held over Poland and a symbol that grew even more objectionable after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The removal of the memorial in Brzeg, in southwestern Poland, fell on Ukraine’s Independence Day and on the sixth-month anniversary of Russia’s full-scale …

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Vladimir Putin compares Russia's invasion of Ukraine to WWII at Victory Day parade
2 years, 8 months ago

Vladimir Putin compares Russia's invasion of Ukraine to WWII at Victory Day parade

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to cast Moscow's military action in Ukraine as a forced response to Western policies and a necessary move to ward off a potential aggression. Key points: Mr Putin criticised external threats to weaken Russia and the expansion of NATO The Russian President compared the invasion of Ukraine to victory against Nazi Germany He did …

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ATP slams 'unfair' decision from Wimbledon to ban Russia, Belarus players
2 years, 8 months ago

ATP slams 'unfair' decision from Wimbledon to ban Russia, Belarus players

India Today  

The governing body of men's tennis, ATP, on Wednesday called Wimbledon's decision to ban Russia and Belarus players over Russia's invasion of Ukraine 'unfair', adding that the 'unilateral' call can set a dangerous precedent to the game. The ATP and the WTA had earlier allowed players from Russia and Belarus to continue competing on the tour but not under the …

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West, Russia mull nuclear steps in a ‘more dangerous’ world
2 years, 9 months ago

West, Russia mull nuclear steps in a ‘more dangerous’ world

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russia’s assault on Ukraine and its veiled threats of using nuclear arms have policymakers, past and present, thinking the unthinkable: How should the West respond to a Russian battlefield explosion of a nuclear bomb? Gottemoeller, a chief U.S. nuclear negotiator with Russia for the Obama administration, said that the outlines that President Joe Biden has provided so far …

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'Inconceivable' that Russian, Belarusian athletes compete, says World Athletics president Sebastian Coe
2 years, 10 months ago

'Inconceivable' that Russian, Belarusian athletes compete, says World Athletics president Sebastian Coe

Firstpost  

World Athletics insisted that the ban on athletes from “aggressor nations” Russia and Belarus was justified by the potential hardships posed to Ukrainian rivals following the invasion of their country. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe insisted Thursday that the ban on athletes from “aggressor nations” Russia and Belarus was justified by the potential hardships posed to Ukrainian rivals following the …

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British Government to take on Fifa after 'total disgust' at failure to ban Russia for Ukraine invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

British Government to take on Fifa after 'total disgust' at failure to ban Russia for Ukraine invasion

The Telegraph  

The Government will condemn Fifa for failing to kick out Russia and is likely to launch a concerted effort with other nations to force Gianni Infantino into a footballing ban. Dismay over dithering at Fifa erupted into "total disgust" among MPs on Sunday as the world governing body announced Russia would still be allowed to play international football, albeit without …

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Putin shatters peace in Europe as Russia invades Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin shatters peace in Europe as Russia invades Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Russia launches an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea despite international condemnation. Russia has launched a “full-scale invasion” of Ukraine, with dozens reported dead after cities across the country were targeted with weapons strikes, prompting tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. — Dmytro Kuleba February 24, 2022 ‘New iron curtain’ Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy …

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World Leaders Focus On How To Punish Russia Over Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

World Leaders Focus On How To Punish Russia Over Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BRUSSELS — With the smell of war in the air over Europe, world leaders got over the shock of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine and they are focused on producing as forceful a reaction as possible. Russia says it’s sending what it deems “peacekeepers” into eastern Ukraine, but …

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US urges citizens to leave Ukraine amid Russian invasion threat
2 years, 11 months ago

US urges citizens to leave Ukraine amid Russian invasion threat

Al Jazeera  

State Department warns it will not be able to evacuate US citizens in event of Russian military action. ‘Military action may commence at any time’ His comments came as the US State Department, in a travel note updated on Thursday, advised citizens to leave Ukraine and urged those who remain to exercise caution due to “potential combat operations should Russia …

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