As a result, some of the few remaining independent media in Russia have started to censor themselves. Online, most independent news websites are blocked or restricted, and so are Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The fact that the majority of Russians tune in to TV news means they are inclined to at least hear the Kremlin's message - and possibly believe it. Restrictions on reporting are increasingly severe, and access to almost all independent outlets is blocked or limited - or they censor themselves. " https://k12.instructure.com/eportfolios/509128/Home/What_does_the_Ukraine_war_mean_for_the_UK_How_Russia_invasion_and_Putin_sanctions_can_affect_life_in_UK of this is required to fight the war in Ukraine, but the Russians, ever adaptive, are using the crucible of war to reform, restructure and re-arm their forces. "It is this disconnect of world view, combined with the willingness to use force, that makes the situation in eastern Europe so very dangerous.

• While dissenting voices to Putins invasion are minimised in Russia, the scale and the intensity of the feeling of support for Ukraine means that the opposition cannot be entirely silenced by the Kremlin.
• The irony here is that while Moscow has been demanding Nato move its forces further westwards, Putin's invasion of Ukraine has achieved the exact opposite.
• If I watched different channels, I would probably have a different opinion, but I dont watch them, she said.
• Its easy to imagine that they feel they cantor dont want toget arrested for opposing a distant war because of these kinds of responsibilities, even if it is being waged in their name.

"Four months later the theatre of war is expanding with the US and its allies being drawn deeper into the region. Sky News spoke to experts about whether World War Three is a possibility - and if we really are living in a "pre-war world". Sir Patrick added that the war in Ukraine was a "pressure point" and added that "we cannot afford to make the same mistake" as our predecessors who "stumbled into... ghastly wars", such as the First World War in 1914. A journalist, soccer fanatic and Shrewsbury Town fan, Wills love for the game has withstood countless playoff final losses. After graduating from the University of Liverpool he wrote for a number of British publications before joining AS USA in 2020.

War in Ukraine: Why did Russia invade and what's happening now?

As expected, Vladimir Putin has been officially registered as a candidate for the Russian presidential election this March. However, Mr Orban's political director said this morning that Hungary was open to using the EU budget to allow further aid for Ukraine. Hungary has now signalled its readiness for a compromise ahead of an emergency EU summit on Thursday.