A number of other European countries had indicated they would not participate in this year's popular song contest unless Russia was kicked out for its invasion of Ukraine.
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Street fighting erupts in battle for Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
Clashes follow strikes on bridges, schools and apartment buildings, as Russian forces mount an assault on Kyiv.
Kyiv residential tower hit by missile as fighting rages: Mayor
Apartment building comes under attack in Ukraine's capital on third day of Russia's invasion.
Facebook bans Russia state media from running adverts, monetising
Move comes hours after Moscow said it was limiting access to Facebook amid fact-checking row and invasion of Ukraine.
‘We won’t put down weapons’: Zelenskyy vows to fight on in Kyiv
President urges Ukrainians not to believe in 'fakes' about army's surrender as Russian troops storm towards capital.
Russian invasion of Ukraine enters third day: What we know so far
Reports of artillery blasts in Kyiv as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns of impending Russian assault on the capital.
‘Nazi-style course of action’: Ukraine blasts Russia at UNSC meet
Ukraine envoy also accuses Russia of violating rules by continuing as UNSC president during votes concerning Moscow.
New US COVID guidelines allow most Americans to go mask-free
New US coronavirus masking policy is broken down into three risk categories based on hospital capacity and cases.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Street fighting erupts in Kyiv
Ukraine's president urges residents to take up arms, as heavy fighting rages around the capital.
Gunfire and explosions heard as Kyiv braces for Russian assault
Russian forces bomb Kyiv as EU leaders announce sanctions against President Putin and his foreign minister.
Russia limiting access to Facebook over fact-checking row
US social media giant says it refused to comply with Russian order to stop fact-checking and content warning labels.
Ukrainian diaspora in US, Canada rallies against ‘surreal’ attack
Ukrainian communities in the US and Canada are organising demonstrations, fundraisers after Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine fighting disrupts airline industry
Tit-for-tat bans of airspace and landing privileges complicate global air travel.
US will sanction Putin for invading Ukraine, White House says
Biden administration to impose sanctions on Russian president, foreign minister and members of national security team.
NATO to deploy thousands of commandos to nations near Ukraine
NATO chief Stoltenberg says alliance is also beefing up arms support to Kyiv and reinforcing defences on allied areas.
Conflicting reports on Chernobyl radiation after Russian capture
Stricken nuclear facility was captured by Russian forces on Thursday after the invasion of Ukraine.
Russian Troops Have Entered Kyiv, Putting Ukraine’s Democratically Elected Government In The Crosshairs
“Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany.”
‘Correction of history’: Syria president praises Ukraine invasion
Syrian leader tells President Putin assault on Ukraine is justified, aimed at 'restoring' post-Cold-War balance.
China’s Xi speaks to Putin; calls for ‘negotiation’ with Ukraine
Chinese president says 'China supports Russia and Ukraine to resolve the issue through negotiation.'
EU to freeze Putin, foreign minister assets over Ukraine attack
The EU foreign ministers to formally approve the sanctions, described as the harshest ever imposed by the bloc.