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Sergiy Kyslytsya
personUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia's invasion had severed Moscow from the rest of the international community. Dnipro, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia airports closed until 5am (GMT) No reason was provided for the closures.
European Union
organizationEU foreign policy head Josep Borrell said it was 'among the darkest hours for Europe since the end of world war two' UK sanctions include a full asset freeze on Russian state-owned bank VTB. Boris Johnson pressed the case to G7 leaders for suspending Russia from Swift. President Joe Biden indicated opposition had come from EU states.
Novak Djokovic
personNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The World No 1 lost 6-4 7-6 to qualifier Jiri Vesely. World No.2 Daniil Medvedev will replace the Serb at the top of the rankings.
UEFA
organizationThe Champions League final was due to be held at the Krestovsky Stadium in St Petersburg on May 28. But Russia's invasion of Ukraine means the final will be relocated. Wembley, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and West Ham's London Stadium are potential alternatives. UEFA have convened an emergency meeting for Friday to discuss the situation.
Vladimir Putin
personPresident Biden announced economic sanctions against two key Russian financial institutions and several Russian oligarchs. Additional global sanctions will be a blow to Putin, Sen. Amy Klobuchar says. U.S. has targeted ten of Russia's largest financial institutions, the White House says.
Dmytro Kuleba
personUkrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Putin has "launched a full-scale war" He calls on the world to help "stop Putin," saying "the time to act is now" U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Moscow’s forces were at “final point of readiness”
Alec Baldwin
personHalyna Hutchins, 42, died on October 21 when a prop gun used in the film Rust fired, shooting Hutchins in the chest. Alec Baldwin, 63, was told the gun he brandished was 'cold' - not loaded. On December 3 he told ABC News that he did not feel guilty for her death.
George Floyd
personTou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane "willfully failed to aid" George Floyd during and after former officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck. Chauvin, who was convicted of murder in a separate criminal trial last year, pleaded guilty to federal civil rights violations in December.
Antonio Conte
personTottenham Hotspur lost 1-0 to Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday. Spurs have lost four of their last five Premier League games. Antonio Conte has hinted he could leave the club at the end of the season. Chairman Daniel Levy is expected to meet with Conte this week.
Volodymyr Zelensky
personUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy apparently told his Austrian counterpart that his country may not be able to withstand Russia's offensive. Zelenki told Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer that “I don’t know how much longer my country will exist,” Nehammer said. UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Ukraine on Wednesday night.
Anthony Elanga
personAnthony Elanga scored in Manchester United's 1-1 Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. The 19-year-old became the club's youngest ever goalscorer in the knockout stages of European football's most prestigious competition. Elanga came off the bench to score in the 4-2 win at Leeds on Sunday.
Sebastian Vettel
personFormula 1 confirmed they are ‘closely watching’ the situation. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen agreed. UEFA will no longer host the Champions League final in St Petersburg. FIFA yet to comment on Russia's scheduled hosting of World Cup qualifying playoff semifinal.
Daniil Medvedev
personNovak Djokovic beaten by qualifier Jiri Vesely at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. World No 1 lost 6-4 7-6 to the world No 124. Daniil Medvedev will become the new world No 1 when the rankings update on Monday.
Aeroflot
organizationMajor Russian banks will be kicked out of the UK financial system. National airline Aeroflot will be banned from landing in the UK. Czech Republic will cease issuing visas for all Russian nationals.
Nato
organizationBy 2025, the size of the regular British Army will have shrunk to 72,500. World oil prices topped $100 for the first time in more than seven years. RAC also warned the cost of petrol could rocket, with one analyst saying it could hit 155p due to the war.
Gazprom
organizationUS President Joe Biden announces "devastating" Western sanctions against Russia. Sanctions target Russia's two largest banks, which will have their assets frozen and will be cut off from US dollar transactions. Gazprom and other major companies will not be able to raise financing in Western markets. UEFA will convene an emergency meeting of its top board members on Friday.
Champions League
organizationThe Champions League final was due to be held at the Krestovsky Stadium in St Petersburg on May 28. Russia's invasion of Ukraine means the final will be relocated. Wembley, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and West Ham's London Stadium are potential alternatives. UEFA have convened an emergency meeting for Friday to discuss the situation. UEFA are also under increasing pressure to drop their £33million-a-season sponsorship deal with majority state-owned Russian energy provider Gazprom.
Joe Biden
personConservative Political Action Conference attendees blame President Joe Biden for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sen. Ted Cruz said Biden "immediately projected weakness" upon taking office. GOP Sen. Josh Hawley blamed Biden for lifting sanctions on the oil pipeline and denying Ukraine lethal aid. 62% oppose sending U.S. troops to defend Ukraine.
SWIFT
organizationU.S., EU and Britain announced new sanctions on Russia on Tuesday. Among their targets: Russian banks and their ability to operate internationally. London will also be working with NATO allies to cut Russia off from the SWIFT payment system.
RT
organizationCulture Secretary Nadine Dorries has asked Ofcom to review the operation of RT. She said it was “demonstrably part of Russia’s global disinformation campaign’ RT has responded, accusing the Government of a “hypocritical’ stance.