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Ukraine War: Russians flee after military call-up

EU could encourage Russian defections by offering work permits and $3,000

Polish MEP Radek Sikorski has urged the European Commission President to approve a special visa permit and offer remuneration to defecting Russian soldiers in a bid to weaken Vladimir Putin's power.

Thousands of people, including dozens of world leaders, are gathering in the Japanese capital Tokyo for the state funeral of the assassinated former prime minister, Shinzo Abe.

And Nasa scientists have deliberately crashed a spacecraft into a distant asteroid, aiming to push it off course.

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  • Tue 27 Sep 2022 05:06GMT