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Mar
05
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International reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Protests against the Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 anti-war protests in Russian-occupied Ukraine Anti

International reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Protests against the Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 anti-war protests in Russian-occupied Ukraine Anti-war protesters gather in Kherson to protest Russia's occupation of the city. (The New York Times) International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian war Italian police seize luxury villas and yachts worth 143 million euros from five Russian oligarchs who have been sanctioned by the European Union. (Reuters)

Mar
05
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Siege of Chernihiv A Russian Air Force warplane is shot down on the outskirts of Chernihiv, crashing into a residential area, according to Ukraine's State Emerg

Siege of Chernihiv A Russian Air Force warplane is shot down on the outskirts of Chernihiv, crashing into a residential area, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. (CNN) A Russian Sukhoi Su-34 is shot down in Chernihiv Oblast and one of its pilots is taken prisoner by Ukrainian forces. The other pilot died. (Ukranews) (India Today)

Mar
05
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Kyiv offensive Russian troops seize control of Borodianka in Kyiv Oblast after days of heavy shelling and airstrikes.

Kyiv offensive Russian troops seize control of Borodianka in Kyiv Oblast after days of heavy shelling and airstrikes. Ukrainian authorities say that they were unable to evacuate a psychiatric hospital in the town which holds 670 patients. The hospital is now under Russian control. (CNN) (Sky News) The Ukrainian military begins a mass evacuation of civilians from Irpin after the city was bombarded by Russian jets and artillery. Much of the city has now been destroyed. (BBC News)

Mar
06
War / Conflict / Security

Protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 anti-war protests in Russia Around 4,000 anti-war demonstrators are arrested during protests in citie

Protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 anti-war protests in Russia Around 4,000 anti-war demonstrators are arrested during protests in cities across Russia that are aimed at opposing the invasion. (BBC News) Kazakhstan will allow anti-war protests in the country amidst fears that the country could be sanctioned. Protesters gather in Almaty to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Rferl) (France 24)

Mar
07
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Insurgency in the Maghreb Mali War Two United Nations peacekeepers are killed in a bomb attack north of Mopti.

Insurgency in the Maghreb Mali War Two United Nations peacekeepers are killed in a bomb attack north of Mopti. Shortly before that, militants kill two Malian soldiers in Gao Region. (National Post) French forces confirm reports that they killed Algerian-born senior al-Qaeda official Yahia Djouadi in a drone strike in February. (The National News)

Mar
07
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Ukraine says that it has killed 41st Combined Arms Army general Vitaly Gerasimov, who allegedly took part in the annexation of Crimea, Russia's intervention in

Ukraine says that it has killed 41st Combined Arms Army general Vitaly Gerasimov, who allegedly took part in the annexation of Crimea, Russia's intervention in Syria, and the Second Chechen War, in the Kharkiv Oblast. He is the second general to be killed by Ukrainian forces after Andrey Sukhovetsky. (Ukrinform) (The Independent)

Mar
08
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2022 Kebbi massacres Bandits in Kebbi State attack a military convoy carrying the state's deputy governor, Dabai Yombe.

2022 Kebbi massacres Bandits in Kebbi State attack a military convoy carrying the state's deputy governor, Dabai Yombe. He survives but 19 soldiers are killed. The convoy was making its way to Wasagu/Danko when the attack occurred. (Reuters) Gunmen ambush a team of vigilantes in Kebbi State, killing a reported 62 people. (Reuters)

Mar
08
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A report from the Irish Times said that the United Nations told its employees in a communications guidance to refer to the war in Ukraine as a "conflict" or "mi

A report from the Irish Times said that the United Nations told its employees in a communications guidance to refer to the war in Ukraine as a "conflict" or "military offensive" rather than as a "war" or an "invasion", and also ordered employees to not put the Ukrainian flag on any of their social media accounts to "avoid reputational risk", in an attempt to avoid upsetting Russia. However, Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the secretary-general of the United Nations, wrote in an email to The Guardian that no such recommendation was ever issued. (The Irish Times) (The Guardian)

Mar
08
War / Conflict / Security

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War The Biden administration bans imports of Russian oil, gas and coal to the United States.

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War The Biden administration bans imports of Russian oil, gas and coal to the United States. The United Kingdom also announces that it would phase out Russian oil by the end of the year. (CBS) (Politico) Chinese officials indicate that they are interested in buying shares in recently-distressed Russian energy and minerals companies, seeking supply security. The negotiations, however, are still at an early stage. (Bloomberg)

Mar
08
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Nigerian bandit conflict 2022 Kebbi massacres Bandits in Kebbi State attack a military convoy carrying the state's deputy governor, Dabai Yombe.

Nigerian bandit conflict 2022 Kebbi massacres Bandits in Kebbi State attack a military convoy carrying the state's deputy governor, Dabai Yombe. He survives but 19 soldiers are killed. The convoy was making its way to Wasagu/Danko when the attack occurred. (Reuters) Gunmen ambush a team of vigilantes in Kebbi State, killing a reported 62 people. (Reuters)

Mar
09
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International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Russia–United States relations Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov tells the United States to "await its resp

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Russia–United States relations Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov tells the United States to "await its response" to the "economic war" being waged against Russia. (Reuters) Russia–United Kingdom relations The UK bans all Russian aircraft from landing in its territory and travelling in its airspace, impounding a Russian oligarch-owned private jet at Farnborough Airport. The UK also bans all exports of aviation and space industry-related goods and services. (Reuters)

Mar
09
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The Ukrainian state grid operator warns that Russian forces, which are in control of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, have disconnected the plant from the ele

The Ukrainian state grid operator warns that Russian forces, which are in control of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, have disconnected the plant from the electricity grid, which the operator says will impact nuclear fuel cooling, and which also caused a blackout in the nearby city of Slavutych. The nuclear plant previously suspended all communications with the IAEA, the United Nations-based organisation specialising in nuclear energy production. (The Independent) (Interfax Ukraine)

Mar
10
War / Conflict / Security

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Mariupol Russian forces resume shelling the port city of Mariupol after

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Mariupol Russian forces resume shelling the port city of Mariupol after yesterday's airstrike on a children's hospital which killed three people. A humanitarian aid convoy trying to reach the city is also forced to turn back due to heavy fighting. (BBC News)

Mar
10
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2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Mariupol Russian forces resume shelling the port city of Mariupol after yesterday's airstrik

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Mariupol Russian forces resume shelling the port city of Mariupol after yesterday's airstrike on a children's hospital which killed three people. A humanitarian aid convoy trying to reach the city is also forced to turn back due to heavy fighting. (BBC News)

Mar
10
War / Conflict / Security

Eastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Mariupol Russian forces resume shelling the port city of Mariupol after yesterday's airstrike on a children's hospital which

Eastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Mariupol Russian forces resume shelling the port city of Mariupol after yesterday's airstrike on a children's hospital which killed three people. A humanitarian aid convoy trying to reach the city is also forced to turn back due to heavy fighting. (BBC News)

Mar
10
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Siege of Mariupol Russian forces resume shelling the port city of Mariupol after yesterday's airstrike on a children's hospital which killed three people.

Siege of Mariupol Russian forces resume shelling the port city of Mariupol after yesterday's airstrike on a children's hospital which killed three people. A humanitarian aid convoy trying to reach the city is also forced to turn back due to heavy fighting. (BBC News)

Mar
11
War / Conflict / Security

2020–2023 global chip shortage Two Ukrainian semiconductor-grade neon gas producers, making about half of the world's supply of the gas, have shut down their op

2020–2023 global chip shortage Two Ukrainian semiconductor-grade neon gas producers, making about half of the world's supply of the gas, have shut down their operations due to the invasion. This will likely worsen semiconductor shortages that started with the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters)

Mar
12
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2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Russian soldiers have damaged the Sviatohirsk Lavra, a popular Orthodox pilgrimage site under the jur

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Russian soldiers have damaged the Sviatohirsk Lavra, a popular Orthodox pilgrimage site under the jurisdiction of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, at around 22:00 local time. (Kyiv Independent) (Ukrayinska Pravda) Russia warns that it could fire on any future NATO armaments shipments to Ukraine, saying that the weapons shipments are "legitimate military targets" for its military. (Financial Times)

Mar
12
War / Conflict / Security

Iraqi conflict, 2022 Erbil rocket attacks Iran launches twelve ballistic missiles at the Iraqi city of Erbil, Kurdistan Region, with explosions reported near th

Iraqi conflict, 2022 Erbil rocket attacks Iran launches twelve ballistic missiles at the Iraqi city of Erbil, Kurdistan Region, with explosions reported near the U.S. consulate and Erbil International Airport. The missiles are believed to be Fateh-110s. There are no reports of injuries or deaths. (The Jerusalem Post) (MSN) (Al Arabiya) Iraqi security officials confirm that the missiles were launched from Iran and that several missiles hit the U.S. consulate building. (DW)

Mar
12
War / Conflict / Security

Protests against the Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 protests in Russian-occupied Ukraine, Battle of Melitopol Demonstrators gather to protest the abduction of Melitop

Protests against the Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 protests in Russian-occupied Ukraine, Battle of Melitopol Demonstrators gather to protest the abduction of Melitopol mayor Ivan Fedorov. (BBC News) Anti-war protesters gather in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, to listen to a videotaped speech by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. (Reuters)

Mar
12
War / Conflict / Security

Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Protests against the Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 protests in Russian-occupied Ukraine, Battle of Melitopol Demons

Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Protests against the Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 protests in Russian-occupied Ukraine, Battle of Melitopol Demonstrators gather to protest the abduction of Melitopol mayor Ivan Fedorov. (BBC News) Anti-war protesters gather in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, to listen to a videotaped speech by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. (Reuters) International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Italian police seize sailing yacht A at the Port of Trieste after its owner, Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko, was sanctioned by the European Union. (The Guardian)

Mar
12
War / Conflict / Security

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Russian soldiers have damaged the Sviatohirsk Lavra, a popular Orthodox pilgrimag

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Russian soldiers have damaged the Sviatohirsk Lavra, a popular Orthodox pilgrimage site under the jurisdiction of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, at around 22:00 local time. (Kyiv Independent) (Ukrayinska Pravda) Russia warns that it could fire on any future NATO armaments shipments to Ukraine, saying that the weapons shipments are "legitimate military targets" for its military. (Financial Times)

Mar
12
War / Conflict / Security

Iran launches twelve ballistic missiles at the Iraqi city of Erbil, Kurdistan Region, with explosions reported near the U.S.

Iran launches twelve ballistic missiles at the Iraqi city of Erbil, Kurdistan Region, with explosions reported near the U.S. consulate and Erbil International Airport. The missiles are believed to be Fateh-110s. There are no reports of injuries or deaths. (The Jerusalem Post) (MSN) (Al Arabiya)

Mar
13
War / Conflict / Security

2022 Erbil rocket attacks Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims responsibility for the overnight missile strikes on Erbil in Kurdistan Region, Iraq, s

2022 Erbil rocket attacks Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims responsibility for the overnight missile strikes on Erbil in Kurdistan Region, Iraq, saying that the strikes were in response to "recent crimes of the fake Zionist regime". The missiles were launched from Iran's East Azerbaijan province. (The Jerusalem Post)

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