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Apr 08 2022

Abramovich-linked yacht in Netherlands changed hands on day of Ukraine invasion

Exclusive: The 50-metre Aquamarine is under repair in dry dock in Vlissingen

The 50-metre motor vessel, modest by oligarch standards, is covered in scaffolding and sitting under a hangar in dry dock, one of many such boats being refitted in the Dutch port of Vlissingen.

What sets the Aquamarine apart is that, until the day of the invasion of Ukraine, it belonged to Russia’s best-known businessman, Roman Abramovich, a Guardian investigation has revealed. On 24 February, ownership of the yacht passed from a company previously controlled by Abramovich to a close associate of his, the Russian businessman David Davidovich.

Apr 08 2022

Russia-Ukraine war latest news: at least 50 people killed in rocket attack at Kramatorsk train station

Latest updates: regional governor says many wounded in a Russian rocket strike on station packed with evacuees

‘Evil that has no limits’: Zelenskiy condemns Kramatorsk attack Head of Russian metals firm calls for Bucha war crimes inquiry What we know on day 44 of the invasion How have you been affected by the situation in Ukraine?

The President of the European Commission and EU representative Josep Borrell appear to be on their way to Kyiv this morning.

Ursula von der Leyen shared a photo of herself stepping off a Ukrainian train alongside the caption “looking forward to Kyiv”.

We have significant losses of troops. And it’s a huge tragedy for us.

Apr 04 2022

Pressure mounts on German ministers to embargo Russian energy

Berlin rules out total ban but says it is seeking to cut dependency more quickly after reports of atrocities in Bucha

Russia-Ukraine war: latest updatesWhat we know on day 40 of the invasion

The German government is facing growing pressure at home and abroad to introduce an energy embargo against Russia as reports of atrocities committed on Ukrainian civilians in Bucha increased the urgency of calls for action.

Berlin has so far pushed back on appeals for an outright ban on energy imports from Russia, warning that the consequences for Europe’s largest economy and the entire European Union would be devastating. However, discussions are widespread about reducing industry production times to save energy, while ordinary Germans are being urged to turn down thermostats and drive more slowly.

Apr 04 2022

Roman Abramovich’s superyacht leaves Turkish port run by UK-listed firm

Russian oligarch’s vessel departed after Global Ports Holding was pressed to act over UK sanctions

Roman Abramovich’s $600m (£458m) superyacht Solaris has left a port in Turkey after the London-based company that operates the terminal which had been harbouring the oligarch’s yacht was pressed to act.

Solaris, which is 140 metres long and has a helipad and swimming pool, left Bodrum Cruise Port on Monday. It is now at anchor off Yalikavak beach in south-eastern Turkey, according to shipping data service Marine Traffic.

Apr 04 2022

Bucha resident recounts finding husband dead in basement – video

A resident of the Ukrainian town of Bucha says she found her husband dead and mutilated in a basement, after nearly two weeks of dread and uncertainty. Russia has been accused of war crimes, with western leaders condemning the killings of unarmed civilians in Bucha and the surrounding areas of Kyiv

Killing of civilians in Bucha and Kyiv condemned as ‘terrible war crime’ Continue reading…