⚡️🗣 Russian Ministry of Defense regarding US drone incident:

◾️US drone flight was recorded in Russia's Crimean region in direction of the Russian border.

◾️Flight of the US drone was carried out with the transponders turned off, violating airspace rules.

◾️Russian fighter jets were lifted into the air after discovery of a US drone.

◾️Russian fighter jets did not use weapons and did not come into contact with the US drone.

◾️ As a result of sharp maneuvering, the US drone went into uncontrolled flight with a loss of altitude and collided with the water surface.

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🇰🇵 North Korea announces the launch of 2 medium-range ballistic missiles.

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💂IT'S BOLLOCKS, INNIT?: UK's "Homes for Ukraine" program, which allows Brits and organizations to host Ukrainian refugees branded tone deaf and Ironic having to continue providing care and money for Ukrainians while other refugees are told to stay away.

Even founders of Vigil for Visas (Ukrainian refugees support group) say their message now feels hollow and are feeling queasy at prospect of trying to rally support for Ukrainian refugees at same time their government is showing total inhumanity and disregard for refugees from other countries.

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⛪️ Pope Francis expresses concern about Kiev’s war on religion regarding situation with Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (monastery), urging parties involved to respect places of religious worship.

Zelensky’s ordered rightful residents of the Lavra - followers of Ukrainian Orthodox Church - to LEAVE, giving until end of March for priests to get out of their monastery forever.

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