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5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Tuesday 1st March 2022

5. Warner Bros, Disney and Sony have halted the release of films in Russian cinemas, after the invasion of Ukraine.

The announcements mean the releases of major movies The Batman, Turning Red and Morbius will now not go ahead as scheduled in the country.

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4. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a ban on Russian oil imports .

Mr Trudeau said oil revenues have helped to prop up President Vladimir Putin and Russian oligarchs.

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3. Shell is to end all of its joint ventures with the Russian energy company Gazprom following the invasion of Ukraine.

The move will include the oil giant's 27.5% stake in a major liquefied natural gas plant.

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2. Russian football clubs and national teams have been suspended from all competitions by Fifa and Uefa.

The world and European football governing bodies said they would be banned "until further notice".

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1. Ukraine's government has said it plans to sell bonds from today to pay for its armed forces as they defend the country from a Russian invasion.

The announcement comes after a slide in the prices of Ukraine's existing bonds.

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