Russians denounce ‘collective punishment’ for Ukraine invasion Many Russians believe they are being unfairly punished for Putin’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2022
Manchester to suspend 'friendship agreement' with Russian city St Petersburg in solidarity with Ukrainian people Manchester's Ukrainian community have called on civic leaders to 'break all ties' with Russia at protest at Vladimir Putin's invasion Manchester Evening News · Feb 26, 2022
Russian oligarchs’ children speak out against Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine Putin’s favourite Russian team dropped a Ukrainian footballer who called for peace The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022
UEFA in legal discussions about ditching £50m deal with Gazprom amid Ukraine invasion Gazprom are one of the Champions League's main sponsors but after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, UEFA are looking to drop them having already switch their showpiece final from St Petersburg to Paris Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
Sport-Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies As Russian forces moved deeper into Ukraine on Friday, sports bodies moved quickly to strip Russia of events, with St Petersburg losing the Champions League final while the Formula One Grand Prix will not be held in Sochi. Reuters · Feb 25, 2022
'Ukraine is not our enemy': In Russia, hundreds arrested in anti-war protests Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in the early hours of February 24, thousands of Russians have taken to the streets to protest against the war. Images taken by civilians show crowds of peaceful protesters being rounded up by the police. More than 1,500 people have been arrested, according to… France 24 · Feb 25, 2022
Stade de France's last Champions League final saw Arsenal and Barcelona in classic UEFA have moved the venue of the Champions League final this year from St Petersburg to Paris after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has caused widespread outrage directed at Vladimir Putin Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
Russian Grand Prix cancelled by 'shocked' Formula One bosses Follows UEFA's decision to switch Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022
Sporting world turns on Russia after Ukraine invasion This season’s Champions League Final will be played in Paris, after UEFA this morning stripped St Petersburg of the game. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022
Russia issues response to UEFA stripping country of Champions League final for new venue The Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg will no longer host the 2022 UEFA Champions League final on May 28. Instead, the match will now be played at the Stade de France in Paris Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
Champions League final moved to Paris from St Petersburg following Russian invasion of Ukraine The final will be hosted at the Stade de France following the 'unprovoked' and 'premidated' attack Chronicle Live · Feb 25, 2022
Champions League final move finalised after Russian invasion of Ukraine The prestigious event was due to be held at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on May 28 Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022
Champions League final moved from St Petersburg to Paris after Russia invades Ukraine Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted Uefa to switch the venue of the showpiece game from Russia to France The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
UEFA confirm new venue for Champions League final after stripping Russia The 2022 Champions League final will be held in Paris after St Petersburg was stripped of the event by UEFAdue to Russia's invasion of Ukraine this week Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022 ‘Russia is against war’: Thousands rally in rare show of dissent Hours after Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine, Russians across the country took to the streets to slam his actions.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 Putin cracks down on rallies as thousands take to the streets in Russia to protest Ukraine invasion Protests also took place in Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Vladimir Putin’s home city of St Petersburg
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 How sport reacted to the Ukraine crisis Uefa is set to confirm on Friday that the Champions League final will no longer take place in St Petersburg
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 UEFA prepares to take Champions League final away from St Petersburg Overnight developments in eastern Europe mean an alternative venue is being looked at for the May 28 showpiece.
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2022 Russia the elephant in room after awkward night at Chelsea Russia was the elephant in the room as Chelsea took a significant step towards a Champions League quarter-final with a win over Lille last night.
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022 Liz Truss calls for English clubs to boycott Champions League final over Russia-Ukraine crisis European football’s showpiece game is set to take place in St Petersburg in May
Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022 Vladimir Putin's childhood explained - from 'miracle baby' to power-crazed president Vladimir Putin was born on October 7, 1952, in Leningrad, now St Petersburg, a city that had been under siege for 900 days in the Second World War. Putin was a street kid, small for his age and bullied
Football London · Feb 23, 2022 UEFA to move Champions League final from Russia but new host city may face confirmation delay The Champions League final will not take place in St Petersburg if Russia has invaded another of the governing body's member nations, but an alternative may not be named until the last minute
Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2022 Boris Johnson wants Champions League Final moved as Russia-Ukraine crisis grows The finale of European football's premier club competition is due to take place in St Petersburg on May 28, but now the UK Prime Minister has called for it to be moved
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022 Uefa, St Petersburg, Gazprom and pointless bespoke tunnel carpeting In today’s Fiver: Big Cup, perfectionism and maverick own-goal protocols
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2022 London ready to host Champions League final, says Sadiq Khan London “stands ready” to host the Champions League final instead of St Petersburg after the Russian military action in Ukraine, Sadiq Khan said on Tuesday.