Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,450
These are the key developments from day 1,450 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Bundesliga: Mainz 05 hofft in Dortmund auf etwas Zählbares
Mainz 05 strebt im bevorstehenden Spiel gegen Borussia Dortmund auf deren Heimfeld nach einem positiven Ergebnis. Die Mannschaft hofft, Punkte zu sammeln und ihre Leistung zu verbessern.

How Russia’s Invasion is Impacting Ukraine’s Youth
Last month, in the dead of a cold Autumn night, residents in the Ukrainian town of Balakliia were woken by the sound of two massive explosions. Social media footage showed apartments ablaze, balconies obliterated and a deep crater smouldering in a parking lot. Three people were killed and 13 injured in the November 17 attack, […] The post How Russia’s Invasion is Impacting Ukraine’s Youth appeared first on bellingcat.
Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative
Russia has banned the messaging app WhatsApp and is promoting a state-backed alternative, which rights campaigners argue is an effort to increase government control and surveillance over communication.

Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
Die russische Regierung hat einen Block auf WhatsApp angeordnet, um die Nutzung der Messaging-App einzuschränken und die Nutzer zu einer staatlich kontrollierten Überwachungs-App zu drängen. WhatsApp hat in Russland etwa 90 Millionen Nutzer.
Epstein Files Reveal Efforts to Build Ties With Officials in Russia - The New York Times
Epstein Files Reveal Efforts to Build Ties With Officials in Russia The New York Times

EU Considers Sanctions on Georgia’s Kulevi Port Over Russian Oil Links
While Georgia’s Prime Minister denies any wrongdoing, the EU is moving to blacklist the Kulevi terminal for sanctions evasion. The designation would cripple the logistics of the SOCAR-owned facility, making it "unattractive to international shipping."

‘I’m on the right side of history’: ICIJ member Roman Anin stripped of his Russian citizenship
Authorities accused Anin and his former colleague Ekaterina Fomina of disseminating false information on the Russian Armed Forces.
Häufige Fragen
Q:Why has Russia banned WhatsApp?
Russia has banned WhatsApp as part of a crackdown on messaging apps and is promoting a state-backed alternative.
Q:What do the Epstein files reveal about Russia?
The Epstein files detail efforts to build ties with officials in Russia.
Q:What recent action has Russia taken regarding messaging apps?
Russia has ordered a block on WhatsApp as part of a broader crackdown on messaging applications.
Q:What is the EU considering in relation to Georgia's Kulevi Port?
The EU is considering sanctions on Georgia’s Kulevi Port due to its links with Russian oil.
Q:What happened to ICIJ member Roman Anin?
Roman Anin, a member of the ICIJ, was stripped of his Russian citizenship.