Russia’s forces begin temporary Ukraine ceasefire ordered by Putin as Zelensky dismisses call for truce
Ukrainian president accuses the Russian leader of wanting to halt Kyiv’s progress in eastern Ukraine
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Russia’s forces begin temporary ceasefire in Ukraine as Zelensky dismisses call for truce
Ukrainian president accuses the Russian leader of wanting to halt Kyiv’s progress in eastern Ukraine
Live: Moscow ceasefire comes into force in Ukraine, Russian state TV says
A unilateral Russian ceasefire ordered by President Vladimir Putin has come into force along the entire front as of noon Moscow time (10am Paris time), Russian state television said. The ceasefire, dismissed by Ukraine as an empty gesture and an attem…
Shell will pay about $2bn in UK and EU windfall taxes for last quarter
Firm said in October it had not paid any UK windfall taxes because of heavy investment in North SeaShell has revealed it will pay about $2bn (£1.7bn) in UK and EU windfall taxes for the final quarter of 2022 – the first time it has paid UK tax for five…
Weather tracker: January temperatures smash records across Europe
Abnormally high temperatures caused by orientation of high and low pressure, but also point to effects of climate changeExceptionally high temperatures affected large parts of Europe last week, with longstanding records across the central and western r…
Who is Tristan Tate? All we know about Andrew Tate’s brother arrested in human trafficking raid
The younger Tate brother was arrested on rape and human trafficking offences during a police raid in Romania
Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 317
Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Mosc…
US $3bn aid package to Ukraine to include dozens of Bradley fighting vehicles – as it happened
Largest assistance package Washington has provided marks Biden’s latest effort to help Ukraine beat back Russian forces. This live blog is now closedRussia-Ukraine war at a glanceReuters has the full report on how things are looking on the day of Russi…
As young Gazans die at sea, anger rises over leaders’ travel
A rising number of Gazans driven by the mere prospect of work in Europe are drowning at sea
British collector of Russian art saves Málaga museum from possible closure
Jenny Green offers to exhibit her private collection at Museo Ruso, a Russian art museumA Russian art museum in Málaga has been saved from possible closure by a British enthusiast after she offered to exhibit her private collection of 76 works by Russi…