Where is Europe finding the money to host millions of Ukrainian refugees?
An estimated 6 million Ukrainian refugees have fled across the border to neighbouring European countries since the beginning of Russia's war.
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F1 to race over 22 Grand Prix in 2022, no replacement for Russia
F1 organisers have decided to stick to 22 races for the 2022 season, rather than replace the Russian Grand Prix. Sochi was stripped of the event in February as it joined other sports in withdrawing from events in Russia between 23-25 September, following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
FIBA bans Russia and Belarus from international competitions
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Wednesday excluded Russia and Belarus from participating and hosting international tournaments until further notice following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
FIBA bans Russia, Belarus indefinitely from international basketball tournaments
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Wednesday excluded Russia and Belarus from participating and hosting international tournaments until further notice following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
'Don't trust Putin,' says Ukraine's ex-president Poroshenko after Azovstal evacuation
Speaking to FRANCE 24 from Kyiv, Ukraine's former president Petro Poroshenko (2014–2019) said he was concerned over the fate of the Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol. While hailing the fighters as heroes, he said his experience in dealing with Vladimir Putin had taught him never to trust the Russian leader. Poroshenko said that during his own mandate, several Ukrainians held in Russia had not been released, despite promises from Putin. He added that he hoped the Ukrainian negotiators had obtained guarantees that the prisoners would not be prosecuted or jailed in Russia.
Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast given one-year ban for wearing pro-war Z symbol
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak has been given a one-year ban for displaying the Z symbol on his uniform in support of the invasion of Ukraine.
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak banned for a year for wearing ‘Z’ war symbol
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak has been banned from competition for at least a year after taping a ‘Z’ war symbol to his chest before standing on a podium next to a Ukrainian athlete.
