The Telegraph looking at the last week of February 2022

As Russia invades Ukraine, tensions are rising and shockwaves are being felt all around the world.
You may find the exclusive story on how “all hell broke loose” from Ukrainian soldiers on the front line. You’ll also find Robert Mendick’s unmissable, in-depth report on how Vladimir Putin launched his morning attack in “a blood-drenched dawn”. Boris Johnson has announced “the largest and most severe package of economic sanctions that Russia has ever seen”. However, Mr Putin has appeared to threaten nuclear strikes if the West launches reprisal attacks.

We’ll explain why the Russian president has chosen to invade Ukraine now and what war in the country could mean for you, from energy bills to food and petrol prices. As global stock markets and sterling plummet, Louis Ashworth reveals how investors are seeking “safe havens from war in Europe”. And with petrol prices set to soar even higher as the price of oil surges past $105 per barrel, Lauren Almeida is on hand with expert advice on how to protect your money and investments from the Ukraine-Russia fallout.

Janet Daley explains why “The West has fundamentally misunderstood Russia”. Mark Almond asks “Could this be the beginning of the end of Vladimir Putin?”. Ross Clark examines the geopolitical reasons why “We are powerless to stop Putin’s aggression”. And a thought-provoking Allister Heath laments that “The world is sliding into a new Dark Age of poverty, irrationality and war”.

The sporting world, too, has been affected by the crisis, with one Labour MP telling Parliament that Roman Abramovich should not be allowed to own Chelsea.
Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen have called on Formula One to abandon the Russian Grand Prix, while Uefa is set to move the Champions League final from St Petersburg. Oliver Brown, meanwhile, makes a compelling case as he states “No more excuses – Russia must be exiled from sport”.