Tag: Russia
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Britain to send more arms to Ukraine as fighting reaches Kiev
Britain has pledged to continue to supply arms to Ukraine’s embattled military as the fighting with Russian forces reached the outskirts of the capital, Kiev.
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EPL: Roman Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich says he is “giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable foundation the stewardship and care” of the club. The Russian billionaire remains the Premier Lague club owner. The decision also comes a day before Chelsea play Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. “I have always taken decisions with the club’s best…
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Moghalu expresses concerns over fate of Nigerians in Ukraine
Presidential hopeful, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu has expressed concerns over Nigerians’ fate in Ukraine, as the Russia-Ukraine face-off and attacks worsen.
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I need ammunition, not a ride – Ukrainian president tells U.S.
Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected offers from the United States of America (USA) to evacuate him from Ukraine.
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U.S. fumes as Russia vetoes UN Security Council resolution on invasion of Ukraine
Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Friday that would have demanded Moscow immediately stop its attack on Ukraine and withdraw all troops, a move several Council members said was deplorable, but inevitable.
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WAR: Russia threatens Finland, Sweden over plans to join NATO
Amid the military operations in Ukraine, Russia has warned Finland and Sweden against joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova said there would be severe military and political consequences if Finland and Sweden opt to join NATO. Both countries share borders with Russia in the Arctic…
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FG summon Russian, Ukrainian envoys
The Federal Government on Friday in Abuja summoned the Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Alexei Shebarshin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Kirdoda Valerii over the raging conflict between their countries and the need to evacuate Nigerians living there.
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Ukrainian war: Time to call the Europeans to order – By Owei Lakemfa
THE eight-year war in Ukraine took a dramatic turn yesterday when Russian troops officially rolled into the country on the side of the separatist rebels in Eastern Ukraine. It was also to insist on its position that Ukraine’s decision to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, NATO, threatens Russia’s security.
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Anti-war protesters arrested in Russia
Around 400 people were arrested on Friday during renewed demonstrations in Russia against the invasion of Ukraine, according to civil rights activists.
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Ukraine: NATO, U.S. mobilise rapid attack force to counter Russia
The response force of the North Atlantic Organization (NATO) has been activated in the event Russia shout touch any NATO member State.