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       Putin orders Russia's nuclear deterrence forces on 'high alert'

       Belarus says it will host the first peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations at its border today, five days after Vladimir Putin ordered the start of the invasion.

       It comes as Monday morning brought havoc to Russian markets, with the ruble plummeting to a historic low and the opening of stock market trading delayed until the late afternoon.

       Late on Sunday president Volodymyr Zelensky said that the next 24 hours would be a “crucial period” for Ukraine, as he spoke on a call with Boris Johnson. Mr Johnson pledged more military aid to the embattled nation.

       Russian troops made limited headway overnight and attacked buildings in Kyiv and Kharkiv but the night was reported to be comparatively quieter.

       Earlier on Sunday Mr Putin placed Russia’s nuclear deterrent on “high alert”, in response to what he called aggressive statements by Nato leaders and economic sanctions against Moscow.

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       Key Points Belarus ready to host Russia-Ukraine negotiations Putin places Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces on 'high alert' EU bans Russian planes, state media, and imposes sanctions on Belarus Ukraine accuses Russia of war crimes, submits application to the Hague

       Show latest update 1646047934 Volodymyr Zelensky calls for Ukraine to be given immediate EU membership

       President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the European Union (EU) to allow Ukraine to be a part of the bloc immediately under a special procedure to defend itself from the Russian invasion of the country that entered its fifth day on Monday.

       “We ask the European Union for Ukraine’s immediate accession under a new special procedure,” he said in a video speech.

       “Our goal is to be with all Europeans and, most importantly, to be equal. I’m sure that’s fair. I am sure we deserve it,” Mr Zelensky added.

       Our reporter, Alisha Rahaman Sarkar, has the full story below:

       Volodymyr Zelensky calls for Ukraine to be given immediate EU membership ‘Our goal is to be with all Europeans and, most importantly, to be equal. I’m sure that’s fair’

       Thomas Kingsley 28 February 2022 11:32

       1646047256 Airbnb to house up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees

       Airbnb is to provide temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine, the home rental company announced on Monday

       Chief executive Brian Officer Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, the chairman of Airbnb.org, have sent letters to leaders of Poland, Romania, Germany and Hungary offering help to house the refugees.

       At least 300,000 Ukrainian refugees have entered the European Union so far after Russia’s invasion of the country, and the bloc needs to prepare for millions more, senior EU and French officials have said.

       Airbnb.org, which provides temporary stays for people during crisis, will work closely with governments to help address needs in each country including by providing longer-term stays.

       (AP)

       Thomas Kingsley 28 February 2022 11:20

       1646046956 Russian climate official apologises for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

       A senior Russian climate scientist apologised for his country’s invasion of Ukraine at a major UN conference on Sunday.

       Oleg Anisimov made the unexpected comments during a virtual meeting of 195 delegates from around the world at an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) session.

       The meeting took place behind closed doors, but two anonymous sources confirmed the comments with the Washington Post.

       Our reporter, Joe Middleton, has the full story below:

       Russian official apologises for Ukraine invasion Oleg Anisimov says he has ‘huge praise’ for Ukraine delegation at UN climate meeting

       Thomas Kingsley 28 February 2022 11:15

       1646046656 Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich offers to help peace negotitations

       Roman Abramovich has accepted an offer from Ukraine to help negotiate a “peaceful resolution” to the Russian invasion, Jerusalem Post has reported.

       The Chelsea owner recently handed stewardship of the London football club to its trustees.

       According to Jerusalem Post, at the request of Ukraine, Mr Abramovich is in Belarus assisting in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine as part of an effort to end the ongoing war.

       Read the full story below:

       Roman Abramovich in talks to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine Roman Abramovich’s spokesman said the Chelsea owner had been contacted by Ukrainians to play a role in ending the war

       Thomas Kingsley 28 February 2022 11:10

       1646046356 Watch: Aerial footage shows drone strikes against Russian forces in Kherson region of Ukraine

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       Aerial footage shows drone strikes against Russian forces in Kherson region of Ukraine

       Thomas Kingsley 28 February 2022 11:05

       1646045777 Watch live as Ukraine and Russia hold peace talks in Belarus

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       Watch live as Ukraine and Russia hold peace talks in Belarus

       Thomas Kingsley 28 February 2022 10:56

       1646045456 Watch: Missile hits apartment block in Ukraine

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       Missile strikes apartment block in Ukraine

       Thomas Kingsley 28 February 2022 10:50

       1646045039 BREAKING: Schalke end Gazprom sponsorship early after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

       Schalke have prematurely ended their relationship with sponsor Gazprom after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

       The second division German club previously removed the logo from their shirts, having been sponsored by the energy giant, which is majority-owned by the Russian state, since 2007.

       After initially replacing the logo with “Schalke 04”, the club has confirmed they have ended ties altogether.

       Our reporter, Jack Rathborn, has the full story below:

       Schalke end Gazprom sponsorship early after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The 2 Bundesliga club maintain the move does not affect the club’s financial capabilities, while Uefa are under pressure to cut ties with Gazprom too

       Thomas Kingsley 28 February 2022 10:43

       1646044856 Concerns mount as black people report racism while fleeing war zone

       Scores of African migrants in Ukraine are being blocked from fleeing to safety as Russian attacks continue to devastate the country, those trying to make border crossings have told The Independent.

       Black people living in the region say they have been left to languish, with some taking to Twitter in recent days to share accounts of abandonment.

       Speaking to The Independent, Osarumen, a father-of-three, said he, his family members and other migrants were told to disembark a bus about to cross the border on Saturday and told, “No blacks”. Despite challenging the driver and military officers’ orders, they were ejected from the vehicle.

       Our race correspondent, Nadine White, has the full story below:

       Concerns mount as black people report racism while fleeing Ukraine ‘It is obvious that we Africans are regarded as lower beings,’ says Nze, forced to walk several hours to Polish border

       Thomas Kingsley 28 February 2022 10:40

       1646044556 Talks between Ukraine and Russia have started, says Ukraine presidential advisor

       Talks between Ukraine and Russia have started at the Belarussian border, Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak told Reuters.

       Earlier the Ukrainian president's office said Ukraine's goal for the talks was an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine.

       Helicopters with members of the Ukrainian delegation arriving for talks with Russian representatives lands in the Gomel region

       (via REUTERS)

       Thomas Kingsley 28 February 2022 10:35

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