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Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Race: who won in Shanghai and how did the drivers finish?
The first Formula 1 race of the season in Shanghai ended with a victory for George Russell, whilst 19-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli sensationally won the qualifying session for the main race.
Night-time attack on Ukraine: air defence forces have shot down hundreds of drones and missiles
During a massive combined offensive, Russian forces launched nearly 500 air strikes, most of which were successfully intercepted.
Today marks Ukrainian Volunteer Day
On 14 March, Ukraine honours those who voluntarily stepped forward to defend the nation, taking up arms of their own accord at a critical moment for the country.
Zelenskyy in Paris: EU accession is Ukraine’s geopolitical choice to align with Europe rather than with Russia
During a meeting with students from French universities, the President of Ukraine emphasised that integration into the European Union had become a strategic choice for the Ukrainian people.
The General Staff reported over 150 engagements in the past 24 hours: where Russian troops attempted to advance
Over the past 24 hours, there have been more than 150 combat engagements on the front line, and the Russian army has been actively deploying aircraft, drones and artillery.
The large-scale attack on Ukraine on 14 March: how many people were killed and which regions were affected?
Overnight, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on several regions of Ukraine, resulting in casualties, injuries and extensive damage.
Cashback on fuel and a payment of 1,500 UAH: the government has expanded its support programme for Ukrainians
The government has expanded the “National Cashback” scheme and introduced a fuel rebate. In addition, the most vulnerable sections of the population will receive a one-off payment of 1,500 UAH.
Sweden has detained a second tanker from Russia’s shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea
The Swedish Coast Guard has detained the tanker Sea Owl I in the Baltic Sea; the vessel was en route to the Russian port of Primorsk. The ship is subject to European Union sanctions in connection with Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Naftogaz has finally won its case against Gazprom in the Swiss Supreme Court, securing a judgment of over $1.4 billion
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has dismissed in its entirety the appeal lodged by Russia’s Gazprom seeking to overturn the arbitration award in favour of Naftogaz. Consequently, the ruling ordering the payment of over $1.4 billion to the Ukrainian company remains in force.
Ukraine may redraw its regional boundaries: which new regions are under discussion
In Ukraine, there is renewed talk of reforming the administrative structure, which in its current form dates back to 1932. Among the proposals are the abolition of special status for certain territories, a review of Crimea’s role, and the creation of new regions, including Kryvyi Rih, Mariupol, Uman, Tavria, Drohobych and Bila Tserkva.
Biathlete Taras Tarasyuk has been named the best young athlete of February
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has named 17-year-old biathlete Taras Tarasyuk as the best young athlete of February. This recognition was based on the silver medal he won at the Junior Biathlon World Championships in Arber, Germany.
The UK Defence Secretary has suggested that Russia may have played a role in the tactics employed by Iranian drones
The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey, has stated that Russia may have influenced Iran’s military tactics. He made this assessment following a drone attack on a Western forces base in the city of Erbil in northern Iraq.