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Russia insists campaign in Ukraine going as planned

Russia has been honouring wounded soldiers it says have fought valiantly – in an operation it maintains is necessary and on track. The Ministry of Defence says many more Ukrainian military facilities have been flattened. Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra has more from Moscow. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Russia #Ukraine

Russia’s economy begins to feel sanctions effect

Russians are only just starting to see the effect the war is having on their economy, as sanctions and international isolation begin to bite. From inflation to supply chain logistics, every corner of the economy will feel the effect. Al Jazeera’s @Bernard Smith has more from Moscow. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia #Economy

Civilian convoy leaves Ukraine’s Mariupol after failed attempts

A convoy of cars left Mariupol in the first successful attempt for a humanitarian corridor out of the encircled Ukrainian city. This came after several failed attempts to arrange people to leave Mariupol. People have been trapped in the southern city because of the shelling by Russian troops. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from Lviv. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Ukraine #Russia

Russia claims destruction of more than 3,500 Ukraine military facilities

Russian and Ukrainian officials have suggested talks might yield positive results within days, despite battles raging on. The city council of besieged Mariupol has said 2,187 residents have been killed since the start of Russia’s invasion. Authorities in Lviv say the Russian military launched a deadly air strike targeting a Ukrainian base in Yavoriv near the Polish border, killing at least 35 people. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat wraps up the latest developments. #Russia #Ukraine

US sends Patriot missile system to Poland

The US has sent its vice president, Kamala Harris, to Poland, along with a missile defence system, to reassure NATO allies. For now, the US has demurred to Ukrainian requests to establish a no-fly zone in Ukraine, instead focusing on drawing a red line at Poland. The number of US troops in Poland is in the thousands, levels not seen since the second world war. Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports from eastern Poland – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Ukraine #Russia #Poland #US

Thousands take train from Russia to Finland to escape sanctions

With flights to Europe suspended, Russians who want to leave the country have few options. One route that is still available is the train to Finland. Around 5,000 Russians have made the journey in the last 10 days. As Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports from Helsinki, some do not know if they will return home. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Russia #Ukraine #Finland

Ukrainians call for foreign fighters in war with Russian forces

Foreign fighters are now joining Ukrainians on the battleground against Russian forces after the government established an “international” legion for those coming from abroad. Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi has more from Ukraine’s border with Poland. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Ukraine #Russia

Ukraine-Russia battle for Kyiv escalates

Thousands of people have been forced to abandon their homes after airstrikes on the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. Russian and Ukrainian forces are battling for control of Hostomel airport. And nearby Irpin has become one of the front lines in the battle for Kyiv. Al Jazeera’s Mohamad Vall reports from TK. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Ukraine #Russia

Moscow declares partial ceasefire

Moscow announces temporary truce to allow residents of Mariupol and Volnovakha to evacuate. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #BreakingNews #Russia #Ukraine #Ceasefire