Russian invasion of Ukraine: live updates

BREAKING: Japan's Prime Minister Kishida says his country will join SWIFT measures against Russia

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) February 27, 2022

BREAKING: Ukraine's president announces that Kyiv is taking Russia to international court in The Hague

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) February 27, 2022

PARIS, Feb 26 (Reuters) – France will send defensive weapons and fuel to Ukraine, the French presidential office said on Saturday, adding that the country would also take action against Russian media and influencers spreading misinformation about the Ukraine war.

— Hümeyra Pamuk (@humeyra_pamuk) February 26, 2022

10 innocent civilians of Greek origin killed today by Russian air strikes close to Mariupol. Stop the bombing now!

— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) February 26, 2022

EU, US and allies agree to cut off a number of Russian banks from main international payment system Swift https://t.co/j5KVLlmNzM

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) February 26, 2022