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Ukraine needs an 'urgent' reconstruction agenda says expert Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info THE EXTENT of President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine has been revealed as a new map shows how many thousands of civilians have been killed since Russia’s invasion. Russia began massing its troops along the Ukrainian border in February of last year — an exercise that continued for a few months until the summer, when personnel slowly peeled away. By October, however, the pile-up began again, and with the soldiers arrived military equipment. Related articles China’s President Xi refuses to visit Moscow Putin humiliated as blitzkrieg plans … [Read more...] about Horrific map exposes how many civilians have died in Ukraine

Despite Moscow's attempts to stem any dissent against its invasion of Ukraine, some Russians are continuing to protest -- even if it means facing draconian punishment for the most benign acts of opposition. Some have paid a heavy price for their acts of protest. In the early days of the war in February, authorities moved quickly to quash demonstrations, arresting people who marched or even held blank signs, balloons in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, or other oblique references to the conflict. Critical media outlets were shut down as the government sought to control the narrative. Political opponents were singled out by President Vladimir Putin or commentators on state-run TV. Russia cracks down on independent media during Ukraine invasion Russia's brain drain: War with Ukraine prompts tens of thousands to flee abroad Lawmakers rubber-stamped measures that outlawed the spread of "false information" about what the Kremlin called a "special … [Read more...] about Russians defy crackdown to find small ways of protesting Ukraine war

Dublin has vowed to continue taking in Ukrainian refugees amid claims it was exacerbating Ireland's housing crisis. Ireland, with a population of five million, has taken in close to 35,000 refugees from the war-torn country. Carol Nolan, an independent MP in Ireland's parliament, said the arrivals were putting pressure on housing availability. "I am conscious this is a difficult and sensitive issue and we must tread carefully if we are to avoid blame being targeted at those who least deserve it," she said. "However, I am convinced that if we do not learn to find some way of exploring in a grown-up, pragmatic and constructive way the links between unsustainable levels of inward migration or asylum into this state and housing, then we will never find a meaningful solution to an already overwhelming crisis." Ireland was already suffering a housing shortage before Ukrainians started to arrive. It is linked to the 2008 financial crash that saw 400,000 people leave the … [Read more...] about Dublin rejects capping Ukrainian refugee arrivals amid housing crisis claims

Nicola Sturgeon tells Jon Kay ‘please listen to me’ in clash Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is pushing for a vote on Scottish independence in 2023. Scotland’s top law officer – the Lord Advocate – has sent legislation on the country holding a referendum to the UK Supreme Court, and it has been reported that the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) will be dealt a blow. According to documents published on Tuesday, the Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain, "does not have the necessary degree of confidence" that MSPs in Holyrood can legislate for a referendum. Related articles MAPPED: How Scotland voted in … [Read more...] about Nicola Sturgeon impending disaster as UK-breakaway could spark Scottish inflation spike

'Bye Boris!' MPs shout at Johnson as PMQs stream is cut short Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Early this year, the Government had vowed to invest £100million in Britishvolt, a company that is currently building the UK’s first gigafactory in Northumberland. Through this project, the firm is set to create 3,000 jobs at the electric battery factory and over 5,000 in the associated supply chains. Despite construction work for the massive factory beginning in April, the Government has so far not upheld its promise to support the project, according to MP Ian Lavery of Wansbeck. Related articles Heat pumps scheme to hike bills by £100 a … [Read more...] about Boris ‘jeopardising’ UK’s first gigafactory as ‘not a single penny’ of £100m fund received