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First Western tanks arrive in Ukraine, Zelensky eyes 'victory this year' 24 Feb 2023 - 07:38 pm
A light installation by Swiss artist Gerry Hofstetter is projected on the main Post Office building in Kyiv on February 23, 2023, on the eve of first anniversary of the Russian invasion to Ukraine. (Photo by Sergei Supinsky / AFP) 
EU sanctions package 'too soft, too weak': Polish PM 24 Feb 2023 - 05:44 pm
Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki speaks during a press conference with Denmark's Prime Minister after a meeting at Christiansborg Castle, the Danish Parliament building, in Copenhagen, Denmark, on February 23, 2023. (Photo by Liselotte Sabroe / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP)
Poland delivers first Leopard tanks to Ukraine 24 Feb 2023 - 03:46 pm
A Ukrainian service man rides on a main battle tank in Bakhmut on February 5, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP)
BASF to cut jobs, close units in response to high energy costs 24 Feb 2023 - 02:33 pm
A cyclist rides his bike past the entrance of the BASF plant and former Ciba production site in Schweizerhalle near Basel, Switzerland July 7, 2009. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
China calls for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire, peace talks 24 Feb 2023 - 02:10 pm
China's deputy United Nations Ambassador Dai Bing speaks during the Eleventh Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on Ukraine, at UN headquarters in New York City on February 23, 2023. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)
US beefs up Russia sanctions on Ukraine invasion anniversary 24 Feb 2023 - 01:26 pm
A general view of the White House in Washington, U.S., July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
German court rejects farmer's climate suit vs Volkswagen 24 Feb 2023 - 01:02 pm
Peninsula
Europe set for cold snap as heating season enters final month 24 Feb 2023 - 12:20 pm
A police officer walks on the street as cold weather continues, in London, Britain, December 12, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Ukraine leader pledges push for victory on war anniversary 24 Feb 2023 - 12:05 pm
A woman walks next to a residential building, destroyed during an attack, in Borodyanka on February 23, 2023, amid Russia's military invasion on Ukraine. Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP
UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine 24 Feb 2023 - 12:11 am
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks during the 11th Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on Ukraine, at UN headquarters in New York City on February 23, 2023. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)
On war anniversary eve, Zelensky says Ukraine 'will prevail' 23 Feb 2023 - 10:54 pm
In this handout image released by La Moncloa on February 23, 2023 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during his visit to Kiev, in Ukraine.  (Photo by Borja Puig de la BELLACASA / LA MONCLOA / AFP)
Hungary to send delegation to Sweden, Finland over NATO bids 23 Feb 2023 - 10:39 pm
Hungarian President Katalin Novak (left) and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa pose at the Belem Palace in Lisbon on February 23, 2023. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM / AFP)
Spain cracks groups forging residency papers for Brits 23 Feb 2023 - 10:20 pm
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Eiffel Tower lights up in Ukraine colours 23 Feb 2023 - 10:18 pm
Image: social media
Poland expels Belarus diplomat in retaliatory move 23 Feb 2023 - 09:16 pm
Activists of the Belarusian
British minister champions humble turnip amid salad shortage 23 Feb 2023 - 08:38 pm
UK Environment Secretary Therese Coffey.
Putin gave Biden $12,000 pen set months before Ukraine invasion 23 Feb 2023 - 08:31 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Eternal Flame and the Unknown Soldier's Grave in the Alexander Garden during an event marking Defender of the Fatherland Day in Moscow on February 23, 2023. (Photo by Mikhail Metzel / AFP)
UN to vote on demand for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine 23 Feb 2023 - 07:38 pm
Members of the United Nations Security Council listen as Minister of Foreign Affairs in Albania Olta Xhaçka speaks during a meeting on February 23, 2023 at UN Headquarters in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP