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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
As a result, some of the few remaining independent media in Russia have started to censor themselves. Online, most independent news websites are blocked or restricted, and so are Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The fact that the majority of Russians tune in to TV news means they are inclined to at least hear the Kremlin's message - and possibly believe it. Restrictions on reporting are increasingly severe, and access to almost all independent outlets is blocked or limited - or they censor themselves. "Much of this is required to fight the war in Ukraine, but the Russians, ever adaptive, are using the crucible of war to reform, restructure and re-arm their forces. "It is this disconnect of world view, combined with the willingness to use force, that makes the situation in eastern Europe so very dangerous.


"Four months later the theatre of war is expanding with the US and its allies being drawn deeper into the region. Sky News spoke to experts about whether World War Three is a possibility - and if we really are living in a "pre-war world". Sir Patrick added that the war in Ukraine was a "pressure point" and added that "we cannot afford to make the same mistake" as our predecessors who "stumbled into... ghastly wars", such as the First World War in 1914. A journalist, soccer fanatic and Shrewsbury Town fan, Will’s love for the game has withstood countless playoff final losses. After graduating from the University of Liverpool he wrote for a number of British publications before joining AS USA in 2020.

War in Ukraine: Why did Russia invade and what's happening now?
As expected, Vladimir Putin has been officially registered as a candidate for the Russian presidential election this March. However, Mr Orban's political director said this morning that Hungary was open to using the EU budget to allow further aid for Ukraine. Hungary has now signalled its readiness for a compromise ahead of an emergency EU summit on Thursday.


The fate of Ukraine has enormous implications for the rest of the continent, the health of the global economy and even America’s place in the world. If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at US President Joe Biden said Mr Putin had "chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering". Ukraine has declared martial law - which means the military takes control temporarily.

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As CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports, the draconian crackdown on speech led the last remaining independent Russian news channels to close their doors last week. In Belgorod, close to the Ukrainian border and just 80km (50 miles) from the now war-torn city of Kharkiv, local people are now used to convoys of military trucks roaring towards the front line. While queues to enter Finland are growing, Latvia and Estonia both say escaping enlistment is not grounds for asylum.

As expected, Vladimir Putin has been officially registered as a candidate for the Russian presidential election this March. Despite towns and cities suffering heavy shelling, Ukraine has been successful in slowing Russia's troops down considerably and have even taken back control over the previously captured city of Kherson. They’re under attack by a Russian Army whose soldiers — young men who have spent their entire lives under Mr. Putin — look forlorn and confused. Many were so badly beaten and abused in detention that this acted as a major deterrent to further protest.
But clashes have also been taking place around Kyiv and the Black Sea port cities of Odesa and Mariupol. There have also been https://anotepad.com/notes/8xbetpkj of troops landing by sea at the Black Sea port cities of Mariupol and Odesa in the south. Russian military convoys have crossed from Belarus into Ukraine's northern Chernihiv region, and from Russia into the Sumy region, which is also in the north, Ukraine's border guard service (DPSU) said.

Why Do So Many Russians Say They Support the War in Ukraine?
"China likewise seeks reunification with Taiwan, and Iran, in its region, wants its 'place in the sun'. "However, the last months have seen some loud rumblings, and the sense that the inevitable tensions of a complex world may only be resolvable by war. "In one sense, we are always in a 'pre-war' world, as wars can start from miscalculation, from hubris, or misunderstandings as well as deliberate design. "Instead of fanciful talk about citizens' armies and national service, the West's military and political leaders might want to focus on tackling that threat head on, putting lead in NATO's pencil and persuading our allies to do the same." "The US has repeatedly warned of conflict escalation in the Middle East, and yet repeatedly acted in ways that have now made that outcome a reality (supported throughout by the UK). "There are no really good choices. A direct attack on Iran would be one way but that could also open Pandora's box. And we've already seen how little the retaliatory strikes on the Houthis in Yemen have achieved.


That’s the response of many Russians to the sight of rockets and artillery shells hitting Ukrainian tower blocks that in their concrete uniformity could easily be in Moscow. The towns through which Russian armored vehicles are rolling, captured in shaky videos and accompanied by howls of horror, could be Voronezh or Krasnodar or any Russian city. Here’s where Ukraine has mounted multiple attacks this week in the apparent beginning of its long-planned counteroffensive. In the coming days, many others far from the field of battle maybe find themselves buffeted by ripple effects.


However, the ISW says Russia has made confirmed advances near the town and notes that several Russian sources claim its forces are trying to push Ukrainian troops out of positions in the Avdiivka Coke Plant, which occupies a key tactical position. Ukraine has continued ground operations on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River with heavy battles reported to be ongoing in the area around the village of Krynky, about 30km (19 miles) from the city of Kherson. Those standing against Mr Putin in the upcoming election, including anti-war candidate Boris Nadezhdin, have until Wednesday to gather the required number of supporters' signatures to back their campaigns. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who has been serving prison time since 2021 after leading street protests and starting a nationwide opposition movement, was recently moved to a penal colony in Russia's far north. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been highly critical of the EU's financial and military aid for Ukraine and has maintained close ties with Russia. A little earlier, we told you about a report in the Financial Times that the EU was proposing to sabotage Hungary's economy if Budapest blocks further aid for Ukraine this week.


This crackdown on free speech has led many media outlets to leave the country or go underground. On some level, the data likely reflect an impulse, whether born of fear or passivity, to repeat approved messages rather than articulate your own. “Surveys don’t show what people think, but what they are ready to say, how they are prepared to carry themselves in public,” Denis Volkov, the director of the Levada Center, the country’s premier independent polling and research organization, said.

If they are troubled by Russia bombing a city where many have friends and relatives, then they're trying not to show it. This week's call-up has confirmed that belief, as videos of men saying tearful goodbyes to their families pop up all over the country. "China likewise seeks reunification with Taiwan, and Iran, in its region, wants its 'place in the sun'. The move has raised concerns among Russian opposition activists already abroad.
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