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More Russian oligarchs speak out against Putin’s war on Ukraine

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As the west ratchet up sanctions on Russia’s Billionaires – including a promise to “hunt down” their yachts, jets and mansions – Some of Russia’s wealthiest oligarchs, known for having close ties to president Vladimir Putin, are speaking out against his decision to invade Ukraine. It comes as the value of the Russian Rouble has plummeted, costing the richest billions of dollars. Al Jazeera’s Laura Burdon-Manley reports. – 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/ #UkraineWar #RussiaOligarchs #RussiaSanctions

Russia sees sanctions hit with currency value drop

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The United States has announced additional sanctions against Russia’s central bank. They prohibit Americans from doing any business with the bank and freeze any of its assets held in the US. In a meeting with ministers about the sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin described the West as an “empire of lies”. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith has more from Moscow. #Russia #Ukraine

Could economic sanctions on Russia hurt the rest of the world? | Inside Story

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Russians are paying a price for the invasion of Ukraine. Basic goods are becoming more expensive as the value of the rouble falls, and economic sanctions start to bite. Russia is a major producer of oil, gas and grains for the rest of the world. The prices of those commodities are already high. So could the sanctions further hit the cost of living for many? Presenter: Nick Clark Guests: Pavel Felgenhauer – Defence and Military Analyst. Dan Wang – Chief economist, Hang Seng Bank (China) Jeevun Sandher – Economist, King’s College London – 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 […]

Russia-Ukraine: Is Russia’s invasion going to plan?

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Russia continues to advance into Ukraine, but experts say it’s been met with heavy resistance and logistical problems. We look at what’s happened so far and what it could mean for the war.

African students struggle to make it out of Ukraine

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“There’s been a lot of segregation and racism.” As hundreds of thousands of people flee Ukraine, African nationals are taking to social media to share their accounts of racial discrimination while trying to evacuate.

Germany to boost military spending amid Russia’s Ukraine invasion

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Anti-war protests are continuing around the world, including in Berlin. Tens of thousands have gathered in the German capital to denounce Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Germany’s chancellor received a standing ovation in parliament earlier when he announced Berlin would be spending $100bn on its military defences. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Germany #Russia #Ukraine

Diplomats react after Russia vetoes UN resolution on Ukraine

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“Make no mistake, Russia is isolated.” On Friday, Russia vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution that would have deplored Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Here’s what the diplomats said after the vote.

100,000 Ukrainians flee to Poland amid Russian attacks

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The Polish government says 100,000 people have crossed the border into Poland from Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began on Thursday. “From the onset of warfare in Ukraine through today, along the entire border with Ukraine, 100,000 people have crossed the border from Ukraine into Poland,” Deputy Interior Minister Pawel Szefernaker told reporters on Saturday in the border village of Medyka, southeastern Poland. – 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 #Ukraine #Russia #Poland

‘We won’t put down weapons’: Zelenskyy vows to fight on in Kyiv

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his forces are in control of the capital, Kyiv, after a series of explosions and gun battles overnight. It is now the third day of Russia’s land, sea and air invasion of Ukraine, and its troops are closing in on Kyiv. Al Jazeera’s @Alexi O’Brien begins our coverage. – 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 #Ukraine #Russia

Russia vetoes UNSC action on Ukraine, China abstains

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The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a resolution condemning the invasion of Ukraine. Russia vetoed the vote that would have confirmed the sovereignty of Ukraine and demanded that Russia immediately withdraw its forces. Al Jazeera’s @Shihab Rattansi reports from the United Nations. – 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 #Ukraine #Russia #China #UNSC