Now playing Next Russia Putin broadcast interrupted at flag-waving rally in Moscow President Putin delivered a speech during a rally in Moscow to mark the eight-year anniversary since Russia's annexation of Crimea. The broadcast was cut off, but the Kremlin says it was due to a technical glitch. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Russia Putin's rhetoric now more virulent amid Ukraine war, says expert “The Russian people will always be able to distinguish true patriots from scum and traitors,” said Putin this week. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Russia tells YouTube to take down 'threats' against its citizens The Kremlin's clash with foreign tech firms over the war in Ukraine continued as Russia's media regulator accused YouTube of hosting "anti-Russia" videos. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next World News EU member states expel 20 total Russian diplomats amid Ukraine war Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania announced the expulsions on Friday. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Italy Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece urge common EU energy strategy The leaders of Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece called on Friday for a common EU strategy to ensure the bloc's energy security after the Ukraine conflict sent prices soaring. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Italy ready to rebuild bombed Mariupol theatre Ukraine say the theatre was hit by a Russian airstrike on Wednesday while people sheltered there from bombardments. Russia denied striking the theatre. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Arnold Schwarzenegger tells Putin to 'stop this war' in viral video In a moving video posted across social media, Arnold Schwarzenegger debunked Russian disinformation about the war on Ukraine and told President Vladimir Putin: "You can stop this war" 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Sport Russia lose appeal to freeze FIFA ban on its football teams Russia have lost an appeal to freeze their World Cup qualifying ban from FIFA ahead of next week's playoff game against Poland 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Living Insulating your home is another way to act on Russian war, IEA says Energy efficiency is an ‘unsung hero’ in the fuel and climate crisis, with a big part to play in the IEA's plan for EU security. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Kyiv's public transport app is now a one-stop wartime survival tool People in Kyiv have adapted to life at war and so have their digital services, including the city’s one-time transport app. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next No Comment Rally in support of Ukraine on the esplanade of Paris City Hall Rally in support of Ukraine on the esplanade of Paris City Hall 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Bosnia and Herzegovina Why is Bosnia not joining rest of Europe in sanctions against Russia? Bosnia is one of the few remaining countries in Europe that has not introduced any sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next World News Holders Chelsea to play Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-finals Manchester City will play Atletico Madrid, with the winners facing Chelsea or Real in the semi-finals. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next USA US President Biden discusses Ukraine war with Chinese counterpart Washington, an ally of Ukraine, and Beijing, an ally of Russia, appear to be on opposing sides of Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Design Ukraine's heritage now under protection from international bodies Europa Nostra and Global Heritage Fund have launched a joint crowdfunding campaign to support the defenders of Ukraine’s endangered heritage. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Foreign fighters drawn to Ukraine's international legion French former military planning to enrol in Ukraine's International legion decides to dedicate himself to humanitarian help instead 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Climate Europe's green targets could help to 'defund conflict' in Ukraine The energy crisis has Europe looking to fossil fuels to keep the lights on. 18/03/2022