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Jeremy Corbyn’s 2001 warning about Vladimir Putin resurfaces
"If we are not consistent, we will, understandably, receive the charge of hypocrisy' the former labour leader said.
‘We are witnessing the emergence of a global power…the EU’ – a thread
"The EU was already an economic power. But it is showing its geopolitical resolve."
Ukraine’s official Twitter account posts Curb Your Enthusiasm meme
Last week, they posted a meme comparing Putin to Hitler.
Greta Thunberg ‘directly caused’ Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Steve Bannon’s editor says
Speaking on Steve Bannon’s show WarRoom, Ben Harnwell said there is a “direct causal link” between her activism and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week.
Question on your lips: How likely is it Russia will launch nuclear attack?
Vladimir Putin has said its strategic nuclear weapons forces are on high alert, prompting fears over what could happen next.
Russia to be booted out of World Cup as Fifa finally steps up
Fifa is set to ban Russia's national teams from international football until further notice, reports suggest.
Patel rejects call for visa waiver as Ukrainian compares Kyiv shelling to the Blitz
"To the people of Britain, I ask you that when you come home from work today, hug your family, hug your kids, close your eyes and for a second just imagine there are explosions outside your house."
Praise for Carole Cadwalladr’s ‘mega thread’ on Russian invasion & first Great Information War
"This is five years of work. Everyone who tried to minimise, disrupt or deny this better take shelter," said one person in response to the thread.
‘Atlas of human suffering’: UN report warns of ‘devastating’ climate impacts
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that many impacts of the climate crisis were already "irreversible".