Quiz of The Week: 26 February - 4 March

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has dominated headlines and screens this week as the world watched in horror following Vladimir Putin’s order for an unprovoked attack on his eastern European neighbour.

Major cities were bombarded by Russian shelling, while Moscow’s troops on the ground stalled after being met by fierce resistance from an outgunned Ukrainian army.

Russian troops appear to be attempting to encircle Kyiv, the capital city. But President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has rapidly become a symbol of Ukraine’s pride and spirit, remains defiant, stating that his troops will “neutralise” the enemy.

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Need a reminder of some of the other headlines over the past seven days?

• Emmanuel Macron warned that “worse is to come” in Russia’s invasion after Putin told the French president that he intends to seize the whole of Ukraine.
• President Zelenskyy called for direct talks with Putin, stating: “Sit down with me to negotiate. I don’t bite. What are you afraid of?”
• Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko gave rise to fears that Moscow intends to push further than Ukraine after accidentally revealing a potential move into disputed territory in Moldova.
• Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich announced that he is to sell Chelsea Football Club, along with a host of his UK assets, following the invasion.
• UK gas prices soared by 70% in two weeks amid fears that Putin could shut off European energy supplies.
• Beloved children’s author Shirley Hughes died aged 94.
• And Australia was hit by record-breaking levels of rain triggering severe flooding and extensive damage to thousands of homes.