📹: The leader of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, is holding a press conference following recognition of the republic by Russia.

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⚡️ DPR head says Ukrainian army may launch offensive at any minute

⚡️ Boris Johnson says UK to send lethal 'defensive' weapons to Ukraine soon

⚡️ UK PM Boris Johnson: UK media regulator asked to review broadcast licence of Russia’s RT TV channel

⚡️ Moscow vows strong response to US sanctions that will be sensitive for Washington

⚡️ Moscow on UK threats to RT: Russia will impose retaliatory measures if UK implements threats

'It's like a monster would do this'

Detroit police have arrested two teenagers in connection with the brutal killing of three family members. One of the victims, a 5-year-old boy, was reportedly shot in the face twice.

Two other victims turned out to be the boy's mother and her boyfriend. They were reportedly discovered on Sunday by a relative, who visited the family's home after not hearing from them for weeks.

The boy, 5-year-old Caleb Harris, was shot two times in the face, his grandmother, Shalesa Floyd, was quoted by media outlets as saying.

"To do this – it's like a monster would do this", the grandmother reportedly said.

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⚡️ UK's media regulator never questioned RT's right to broadcast in country - RT

📹: Russia's FSB has released footage of a special operation to detain six people who allegedly plotted to blow up an Orthodox church in Crimea

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📹: The scene at the Russian Embassy in Kiev. Everything looks calm

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⚡️ German fund created to protect Nord Stream 2 from US sanctions withdraws support for project

⚡️ The Biden administration is expected to announce today that it will allow sanctions on the company constructing the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, CNN reports, citing officials.

It comes after Germany halted certification of the project in response to Russia recognizing the Donbas republics as independent.

⚡️ Zelensky proposes to parliament to declare 30-day state of emergency on Thursday

⚡️⚡️ EU officially adopts sanctions against Russia

The list of those sanctioned includes 351 Russian lawmakers, as well as 27 citizens and organisations.

🇺🇸🇺🇳 An escalation in Ukraine may create the worst refugee crisis in the world today, with some 5 million people possibly displaced, US envoy to the UN says.

"If Russia continues down this path, it could, according to our estimates, create a new refugee crisis, one of the largest facing the world today, with as many as 5 million more people displaced by Russia's war of choice and putting pressure on Ukraine’s neighbors," Linda Thomas-Greenfield claimed.

Since Ukraine is among the world's largest wheat suppliers, the conflict could also cause a spike in food prices and lead to even more desperate hunger in places like Libya, Yemen, and Lebanon, she added.

⚡️ Joe Biden expected to announce further sanctions against Russia later today

🚨 One person has died and three others sustained injuries after a pit bull allegedly attacked them at an RV encampment in Lancaster, California.

The incident reportedly happened on Tuesday. When police officers arrived at the scene, they found one person unconscious and not breathing. The individual was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, but later died, according to police.

Authorities are yet to investigate if the person’s death was actually caused by a dog attack – and if so, what could have led to it.

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📹: Here’s a geography lesson from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who just mixed up Ukraine and Hungary.

Pelosi: “If you look at the map and you see Hungary and you see how it is encircled...”

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