SportThe International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) says it is "not safe" to allow the teams to participate.
Russia
Baltic ministers wanted by Russia
EuropeEstonian PM Kaja Kallas is among those wanted for "desecration of historical memory and hostility to Russia".
Tucker Carlson meets Vladimir Putin – read the full interview here
WorldThe President discusses the historical background of the war, US involvement, the risk of global conflict, and the prospects for a lasting peace.
Russia: “NATO exercise is hybrid warfare”
EuropeSweden is participating with thousands of soldiers and navy personnel.
Hundreds of prisoners of war exchanged
WorldNearly 500 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers were released in the largest known prisoner swap since the conflict began.
Russia may criminalize “Russophobia”
WorldThe main goal is to combat discrimination and abuse of Russian citizens abroad.
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Putin: “Finland in NATO means trouble”
World"There was no trouble. Now there will be", the Russian president warns, promising to create a new military district to secure the border.
EU wants to give frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
EuropeThe seized assets are estimated to be approximately €15 billion.
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Russia bans the LGBT movement
WorldDeclares the movement to be subversive and extremist.
Russia considers adoption ban for “gender swap” countries
World"The aim is to ensure that children grows up and develops in a normal family", according to a Russian member of parliament.
Finland may close its entire border with Russia
FinlandAllegations that Russia is using migrants as "human weapons" are dismissed by the Kremlin as "completely baseless".
Zelensky’s associate: “He deludes himself”
WorldHe deludes himself. We’re out of options. We’re not winning. But try telling him that, says one of Zelenskyj's confidants.
UN advisor: “The West forced the war”
World"The conflict could easily have been avoided", says Columbia professor Jeffrey Sachs, a long-time advisor to the UN Secretary-General.
Luxury cars smuggled into Russia from Finland
FinlandThe state broadcaster Yle has been able to track where car transports are headed as they cross the Russian border using transmitters.
Russia to significantly increase defence budget
WorldPlans to increase spending by as much as 68% compared to 2023, according to data from the UK's Ministry of Defense.
Poland confirms Ukrainian missile responsible for killing Polish farmers
WorldThe missile that hit Poland and killed two farmers was fired from Ukraine, not Russia, according to an official Polish investigation.
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TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Hillary Clinton: “Putin hates democracy”
World"He particularly hates the West, and he especially hates us", she claims.
Swedish state media spreads false information on bloody ‘Russian’ missile attack
WorldUkrainian attack on civilians described by Swedish state channel as "Russian propaganda" - disproved by New York Times investigation .
Quiet at Finnish border after ban on Russian vehicles
FinlandOnly 11 Russian cars tried to cross the Finnish border the day after the ban was imposed.
International Criminal Court opens office in Kiev
WorldBecomes "the largest ICC office outside of The Hague", according to Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin.
Marine attack drones shake up Russia’s dominance in the Black Sea
WorldUkraine's remotely piloted kamikaze drone is changing the dynamics of naval warfare.
EU can now seize cars from Russian citizens
World"Not relevant if the use of the vehicle is private or commercial", they claim.
Musk: “Blocked Starlink to prevent nuclear escalation”
WorldUkrainian underwater drones loaded with explosives were denied connection for an attack on Russia's fleet in Sevastopol.
Orbán: “Only Trump can save the West”
World"A third world war could be knocking on our door", warns Hungary's prime minister.
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Study: Dog relationships more reliable than best friends
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Environment
Peace activist urges NATO–Russia cooperation over toxic munitions on Baltic Sea floor
EU classifies mink as invasive
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