The week in review: Sinking feeling
Sarah Forge selects her top stories of the week.
Ukraine's Mariupol postpones civilian evacuation, saying Russia not observing ceasefire
The city council asked residents to return to shelters in the city and wait for further information on evacuation.
Russian forces to open Mariupol humanitarian corridor for 5 hours
Civilians will be allowed to leave Mariupol between noon and 5 p.m. Moscow time (0900 - 1400 GMT)
More explosions heard in Kyiv in sign assault is intensifying
While no major assault has been launched on Kyiv yet, the capital has been shelled...
Moscow awaits Ukraine's response after talks, Kremlin says
Moscow had told the Ukrainian side how it saw the solution to the war.
Comment: An incredible people
“It is quite incredible how the Ukrainians are holding the Russians at bay....”
Poland arrests Spanish national suspected of spying for Russia
The man, was detained in Przemysl - near Poland's border with Ukraine.
Impact of Ukraine invasion on Spanish tourism will be small, minister says
Over 31 million tourists visited Spain in 2021, of which only 134,242 were Russians.
Russian war on Ukraine enters second week as apparent failure
Having failed to capture major Ukrainian cities, Russia has shifted tactic in recent days, escalating its bombardment of them.
Lavrov says Russia will continue Ukraine war till 'the end'
"Lavrov also said Russia had no thoughts of nuclear war."
France and Germany seize Russian-owned superyachts
The move came as western states are implementing massive sanctions, including asset freezes, against Russia.
Russia talks to resume on Wednesday
Kremlin spokesperson said there was contradictory information regarding the talks.
EU Commission proposes temporary residence rights for Ukraine refugees
Over 650,000 people have fled Ukraine to neighbouring EU member states since the Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
Russia tells Kyiv residents: LEAVE YOUR HOMES
Rocket strikes on Kharkiv killed at least 10 people and wounded 35, Ukrainian Interior Ministry adviser Anton Herashchenko said.
Is Putin a present and clear danger?
Fear for civilians as huge Russian column bears down on Kyiv
Ceasefire talks held on Monday at the Belarus border failed to reach a breakthrough.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt
Comment
Fine talk won’t save plucky Ukraine
Donald Trelford's views on the current sanctions against Russia - Plus, Twickenham.
Donald Trelford04/03/2022 12:47