F1 bosses cancel Russian Grand Prix

The impact of Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a massive impact on the sporting world.

UEFA is the governing body of European football and has moved May's Champions League final from Russia to France.

It said that holding the game in St Petersburgh, following the Russian assault was 'untenable'

And now F1 has cancelled the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi later this year.

Its bosses said that they were watching the situation in Ukraine with 'sadness and shock'.

Rob Harris is a global sports writer for AP.

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UGANDA ISSUES ADVISORY FOR NATIONALS IN UKRAINE

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Uganda has sent out an advisory to its nationals living in Ukraine to be cautious and observe instructions given out by the host government.

 

This follows an outcry by students who are caught up in the crisis seeking for assistance to be evacuated.

 

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL TO PARIS FROM RUSSIA

This year's champion league football match will now take place in Paris, after Russia was stripped of hosting duties.

From Paris, Ryan Thompson reports. 

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UEFA has announced its is moving May's Champions League final to Paris from St. Petersburg, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Officials say the football match will be held at the Stade de France, where it was previously played in 2006.

UEFA said just days ago that St Petersburg was no longer tenable to host the game …

And reports suggest that French President Macron was keen to bring the match TO France after the Russian President largely ignored his diplomatic efforts.

Ryan Thompson, Paris. 

EU's eastern flank braces for a flood of Ukrainian refugees

Thousands of Ukrainians fleeing war with Russia have started arriving in neighbouring central European countries.

The region on the eastern flank of the European Union  is now bracing for a massive flood of refugees. 

Lucy Hough has more. 

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RUSSIAN FORCES 'CLOSING ON KIEV'

Ukraine has warned Russian forces are closing in on the capital Kyiv.

President Volodymyr Zelensky says pre-dawn missile strikes have hit both military and civilian targets.

He says "enemy saboteur groups" have entered the city.

Journalist Matt Frei is there.

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Moscow correspondent Giles Gibson says Vladimir Putin is attempting to brush off sanctions.

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UK CONTINUES TO URGE SWIFT EXCLUSION

The UK says it's stepping up efforts to persuade European countries to kick Russia out of the SWIFT international payments system.

Britain and the US believe the move would make a significant impact on the Russian economy.

SWIFT is used by thousands financial institutions around the world to send money and information to each other.

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says London is working to convince European allies that are sceptical.

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India maintains 'Non-Alignment' despite calls from the US to joint response against Moscow

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The United States has called on India to join a collective response to Russia.

Ukraine's ambassador to Delhi has also called for material help.

But India has so far refused to either support or condemn any of the parties in the war.

Ishan Garg tells why from New Delhi.

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EU announces "harshest-ever" sanctions against Russia

The European Union has agreed to new sanctions against Russia at an emergency summit in Brussels.

The bloc's foreign policy leader Josep Borrel called the measures "the harshest package of sanctions we have ever implemented."

FSN's Rosie Birchard was outside the overnight meeting.

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Zelensky: 137 Ukrainians dead after first day of Russian assault

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says at least 137 Ukrainians are dead following the first day of the Russian assault.

Earlier, the Biden administration announced more sanctions on Moscow as a result of the decision to invade.

FSN's Washington correspondent Simon Marks says the US has decided not to sanction Russian president Vladimir Putin or members of his inner circle for the time being.

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President Biden said it will take time to see how effective the sanctions have been.

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Japan announces additional sanctions on Russia

Japan will impose additional sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The move follows the United States and Europe in a coordinated effort to put pressure on Moscow.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Wall St rallies despite Ukraine invasion

The fortunes of US markets turned around on Thursday despite the
Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Wall St ended the day up, reversing steep losses seen earlier on Thursday.

Nick Harper reports.

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UN chief condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned
the invasion of Ukraine and urged President Putin to pull back his
troops.

He said any military incursion into another country ran counter to the
UN charter.

Guterres said it was something not seen on the European continent for
many years.

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Guterres blasted Putin's actions, but said there was still time for diplomacy.

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Guterres promised more assistance for Ukraine relief efforts.

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US sanctions Russia over Ukraine invasion

In response to the invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration has laid out new measures to make it harder for Russia to do business and access finances around the world. 

US President Joe Biden said the new sanctions would have a long-term impact on the Russian economy, while minimizing the impact on the United States. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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Biden: Putin will "bear the consequences” for invading Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden has imposed more sanctions on Russia, saying
the country will "bear the consequences" of invading Ukraine.

He said Russia's president had launched a "brutal assault" on Ukraine,
which was a "flagrant" violation of international law.

The Biden administration imposed sanctions on 4 more Russian banks,
freezing billions of dollars of their assets in the US, as well as
targeting Russia's elites and its ability to import goods.

And President Biden condemned the invasion.

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President Biden warned the sanctions would have lasting impacts on the
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The President pushed back against criticism that his administration
was not doing enough to stop President Putin, including sanctioning
the Russian leader himself.

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OIL PRICES HIT HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 2014

Oil prices hit their highest level in seven years following Russia's decision to invade Ukraine - in what has been a volatile day for global markets. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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Russians Ministry of Defense say no military offensives in Ukraine today

The Kremlin says its first full day of military operations in Ukraine has ended.

With the latest from Moscow, Stuart Smith.

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Our reporter Stuart Smith in Moscow says the Russian government has announced several military gains that have not yet been independently confirmed in Ukraine.

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U.S. economy grew more than expected in final quarter of last yea

The U.S. economy grew at a stronger clip in the final quarter of last
year than previously expected.

That helped propel the economy to record its fastest pace of growth
for the year since the 80s.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Kremlin vague on invasion timeline

As Russian forces launch a major military assault on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has warned of an "instant" response if anyone tries to take on Russia.

Yet he maintains his objective is not to occupy Ukraine.

Our Moscow correspondent Giles Gibson reports on the latest from the Kremlin after hearing from President Putin's spokesperson Dimitry Peskov

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Biden plans further sanctions on Russia

US President Joe Biden plans to impose what he called "severe sanctions" against Russia on Thursday during a public address on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The president has described it as an "unprovoked and unjustified attack."

Our US bureau chief Simon Marks reports from Washington 

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Ghanaian students call for evacuation as tension escalate

Ghanaian students in Ukraine want the government to evacuate them from the Ukraine-Russia region. It comes amid tensions and violent clashes between Russia and Ukraine.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

 

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