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‘We will not give up’ - Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko speaks out on Ukraine crisis

Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko says his “country belongs to Ukrainians and no one will ever be able to appropriate it,” before saying his compatriots will “never give up” in defending it — as tensions with Russia continue to rise. The utility player captained Ukraine at Euro 2020 and he has spoken out on social media, after the West issued sanctions against Moscow following reports troops are gathering close to the border. Ad/> On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin effectively tore up a long-standing peace agreement by recognising the independence of regions Luhansk and Donetsk, which have been largely held by rebels since 2014.

Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Maiga: France had 'a plan' to overthrow the junta government

In the interview, Maiga insisted Bamako had "never requested" France to withdraw its anti-jihadist Barkhane operations from Mali, but that it was a decision that France had taken on its own. "On the grounds that Mali is preparing to discuss with the terrorists," he said, pointing to a June 3, 2021, statement in which France announced it was suspending its joint military operations with Malian forces. At the time, France said it was awaiting guarantees that the transitional government would hand over the power to civilian rule in the February, 2022, elections. The junta has since postponed the elections, however.

EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognise Ukraine's separatist republics

The European Union has agreed to sanction the 351 members of the State Duma who voted in favour of Russia's recognition of the self-proclaimed people's republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, in eastern Ukraine.

F1 fans call for Russian Grand Prix boycott as Ukraine war threat escalates

F1 fans have called for a boycott of the Russian Grand Prix in 2022 in light of the developing situation in Ukraine. Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into parts of their neighbours' east which has, in turn, heightened tensions between Moscow and the West.

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva breaks silence on Beijing 2022 doping saga

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has praised her coaches as ‘absolute masters’ upon her return home to Moscow from the Winter Olympics to a hero’s welcome.

‘Put him in’ – Declan Rice makes plea to Moyes regarding 'strong' West Ham team-mate

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has urged David Moyes to start giving Nikola Vlasic more game-time.

Schalke urges Ukraine peace amid scrutiny of Gazprom sponsor

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany: German soccer club Schalke expressed “great concern” on Tuesday over Moscow’s intervention in Ukraine amid scrutiny of the team’s long-standing sponsorship by Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom. “Schalke will monitor further developments, evaluate them and make a strong appeal for peace to protect those affected by the crisis,” the second-division club said in a statement.

Hilarious Video Resurfaces Of Eden Hazard Crying With Laughter At Branislav Ivanovic Speaking English

Eden Hazard once burst into a fit of uncontrollable laughter after hearing his former Chelsea team-mate Branislav Ivanovic attempt to speak English.

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‘We will not give up’ - Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko speaks out on Ukraine crisis

Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Maiga: France had 'a plan' to overthrow the junta government

EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognise Ukraine's separatist republics

F1 fans call for Russian Grand Prix boycott as Ukraine war threat escalates

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva breaks silence on Beijing 2022 doping saga

‘Put him in’ – Declan Rice makes plea to Moyes regarding 'strong' West Ham team-mate

Schalke urges Ukraine peace amid scrutiny of Gazprom sponsor

Hilarious Video Resurfaces Of Eden Hazard Crying With Laughter At Branislav Ivanovic Speaking English