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Peaceful night in the Ukrainian war
No significant war events came to light during the night in the Ukrainian war. A third exchange of prisoners of war took place between Russia and Ukraine. Russia released less than 30 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians. The number of Russians released has not been reported. The Ukrainian army is preparing for a possible major Russian attack from Luhansk and Donetsk. Read more in our updated follow-up article on the war in Ukraine.
Russia, guilty of massacre in Ukraine, is brewing lies to its people – this is what war propaganda looks like online
We tested what it is like to use the internet in an increasingly closed Russian network. A Russian interested in the war in Ukraine runs into blocked websites and blatant war propaganda. From this story, you can see what Russia’s closed web looks like.
France will vote in the first round of the presidential election
Pre-favorites to advance to the second round are the incumbent president Emmanuel Macron and the far right Marine Le Pen. The French president has more power than most other leaders in democratic countries. Some French people are calling for change and more power for Parliament.
The Germans head to Finland – the image of a safe holiday destination sells
Eskil Vogt shot a seagull as a child – now he is a celebrated director whose film asks if a child can be bad
Horror Fantasy In The Innocents, children practice superpowers hidden from the eyes of adults. Cultural guest, director-screenwriter Eskil Vogt says there is a railroad between adults and children in a Nordic birdhouse as well. He wanted to make a movie that is always on the children’s side.
The weather is unstable
The chilly and unstable weather continues. Today it is still raining snow and sleet, especially in southern and central Finland. The sun is mocking in places. The temperature moves on both sides of zero.