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HILLARY ESSIEN

Hillary Essien is a reporter with Peoples Gazette focusing on special reports and critical national news. She is a lawyer with 2 years of writing and reporting. Prior to working with The Gazette, Hillary served as an administrative assistant at a non-profit organisation focused on food security for children of low income households.She is on Twitter @Hillary_essien
February 28, 2022

Russia warns media over coverage of Ukraine war

The Russian Federation wants the media to refer to the war only as a “special operation”.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin
February 28, 2022

Switzerland abandons non-aligned policy, sanctions Russia for invading Ukraine

Historically, Switzerland has stayed clear of imposing sanctions, including in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea.

Ignazio Cassis
February 28, 2022

Russian Invasion: Google disables map navigation service in Ukraine

Google has announced temporarily disabling Google Maps tools in Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion of the country.

Google map
February 27, 2022

Ukraine files petition for Putin to be charged with war crimes next week

Ukraine President Volodmyr Zelensky has said that his government has filed petitions against Russia to the International Court of Justice in light of its invasion.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
February 27, 2022

Putin places Russia’s nuclear weapons squad on high alert

Mr Putin, in a televised address Sunday, said Western countries have imposed harsh economic sanctions on Russia that were “illegitimate.”

Russian President, Vladimir Putin
February 27, 2022

Ukraine opens global recruitment programme for Nigerians, others willing to join fight against Russia

Those who wish to join are to contact the Defence Attache of the Embassy of Ukraine in their countries.

Nigerians in Ukraine
February 26, 2022

Elon Musk approves satellite communication services for Ukraine

“Starlink service is now active in Ukraine,” Mr Musk, who runs Tesla and SpaceX, said on Twitter. “More terminals en route.”

Elon Musk and Zelensky
February 26, 2022

EU announces removal of Russia from SWIFT; freezes central bank’s assets

The decision will all but paralyse the Russian economy, analysts said.

Ursula and Putin composite
February 26, 2022

EU countries ban Russia from airspace amid Ukraine war

In retaliation, Russia has banned many countries from its airspace, including Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, and Czech Republic.

Dutch Airline KLM plane
February 26, 2022

Twitter blocked Russians from opening new accounts: Ukraine Vice President

Mykhailo Fedorov is also asking Google, YouTube, Apple and Netflix to block or limit their Russian services.

Twitter, Mykhailo Fedorov