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Ukrainian racer says Winter Olympic ban over war victim helmet a win for Russian propaganda

Skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych met with IOC president Kirsty Coventry ahead of the competition on Thursday morning

The Independent UK

Russia fires another barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear

Russia has attacked Ukrainian cities again overnight as Ukraine accuses Russia of dragging its feet on new U.S.-brokered peace talks

The Independent UK

Russia blocks Meta-owned WhatsApp for defying local laws

Responding separately to Russian news agency TASS, Peskov indicated that the platform could be restored if its parent company complies with local regulations. "This is a matter of compliance with Russian laws. If Meta complies, it will enter into dialogue with the Russian authorities, and then there will be an…

The Times of India

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Russia moves to block WhatsApp after introducing Telegram restrictions

Critics and rights groups say the measures are a clear attempt by the Kremlin to expand surveillance and tighten control over internet use, amid a broad crackdown on dissent during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Euronews

Is this the moment Europe pulls away from Trump to see off Russia’s war against Ukraine?

ANALYSIS: Europeans need to wean themselves off the US security system, and in Munich, Trump’s team will give them good reason to, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

UK pledges to send £540m worth of weapons to Ukraine - Europe live

The commitment includes US-made interceptors and lightweight missiles for Ukraine’s air defences

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian disqualified from Winter Olympics after wearing banned war tribute helmet

Vladyslav Heraskevych defied pleas from the International Olympic Committee after it warned him a helmet featuring images of compatriots killed during the war with Russia would not be allowed

The Independent UK

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Newsletter: Avoiding the 'slow agony' of EU economic decline

How to restore Europe's economic edge in a world of aggressive competition? It's the question on the table as EU leaders gather for a retreat in the Belgian countryside later today.

Euronews

Russia attempted to ‘fully block’ WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says

Move is a ‘backwards step’, company spokesperson says, amid concerns Kremlin is seeking more state control via messaging apps such as Max

The Guardian - AU

European leaders clash over how to tackle threats from Trump and Russia

The 27-nation alliance has endured several economic and political threats in recent years

The Independent UK

Ukrainian star to test Olympic rules with banned war tribute helmet

Heraskevych is one of the event’s favourites and appears willing to risk his chance at a medal

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky rules out referendum on ‘bad deal’ as European leaders gather in Munich

Zelensky thanked the UK for a ‘new and timely air defence package’ worth £500m ahead of the conference

The Independent UK

'Trying to isolate over 100 million users': Russia blocks WhatsApp — will the ban be reversed?

Russia attempted to block WhatsApp and Telegram, aiming to promote domestic platforms and increase internet control. WhatsApp stated this move would isolate over 100 million users, potentially reducing safety. This action follows disputes with foreign tech firms after the Ukraine invasion, with Russia pushing its own surveillance app, MAX.

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: Elections will be held only after ceasefire, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president says security guarantees must first be in place as he pushes back at suggestions he plans to hold poll under US pressure. What we know on day 1,450

The Guardian - AU

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Barchart

Geopolitical Risks Support Crude Oil Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.67 (+1.05%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0197 (+1.01%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Wednesday, with crude posting a 1.5-week high and gasoline posting a 2.75-month high. Escalating US-Iran tensions are underpinning crude prices...

Euronews

Ukraine will only hold elections after security guarantees and ceasefire in place, Zelenskyy says

Under Ukraine’s constitution, holding national elections while the country is under martial law is illegal. That was declared on 24 February 2022, the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Euronews

Russia's 'shadow fleet' of tankers reported in Danish waters almost daily in 2025, Denmark says

Sailing from the Gulf of Finland and through the Baltic Sea, the ageing and poorly-maintained tankers mainly transport crude oil as well as refined products such as gasoline and diesel.

The Guardian - UK

Shevchenko plans to tell Infantino face-to-face that Russia’s football ban must stand

Andriy Shevchenko will seek a meeting with Gianni Infantino on Thursday to discuss the Fifa president’s recent comments that favoured Russia’s return

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Crude Prices Climb on Iran Tensions

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +1.28 (+2.00%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0331 (+1.691%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude posting a 1.5-week high and gasoline posting a 2.75-month high. Escalating US-Iran tensions are underpinning crude prices today...

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Telegram CEO condemns new restrictions in Russia as citizens turn to VPNs to bypass the blocks

Russia begins disrupting access to Telegram, but users are fighting back. Find out why VPN demand is spiking and what it means for the future of Russian internet censorship.

Euronews

NATO rejects claim ‘Arctic Sentry’ is a rebrand to appease Trump

A NATO military officer argued that Arctic Sentry shows the alliance is "trying to get ahead" of threats in the region.

The Independent UK

The Ukrainian daring the Winter Olympics to disqualify him over war tribute helmet

Vladyslav Heraskevych has vowed to go against the International Olympic Committee’s rule and says he will not ‘betray’ the Ukrainian athletes who have died during the Russian war

The Guardian - UK

Moscow preparing to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba amid US oil blockade

Cuban aviation authorities have warned country is running out of jet fuel, threatening to derail tourism industry

Euronews

Europe lost out on 3.8mn tonnes of Kazakh oil after Black Sea attacks

Kazakhstan’s oil exports fell after Ukrainian drone attacks and stormy weather hampered operations at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine terminal in Novorossyisk. Its major oil field Tengiz also suffered an outage in January.

The Independent UK

Pregnant woman seriously injured in deadly Russian drone strike

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