Nikita Vitiugov was once one of Russia's brightest chess talents - now he can't go back

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26/01 09:36 - US-Ukraine security deal waiting to be signed, says Zelenskyy – Europe live 26/01 09:17 - New US defense strategy downgrades Russian ‘threat’ 26/01 08:26 - Warriors win 'bizarre, sad' game in Minnesota after ICE shooting 26/01 08:05 - Ukraine’s security guarantees: What are they and why might they fall short? 26/01 08:05 - Ukraine’s security guarantees: What are they and why might they fall short? 26/01 07:21 - ‘Huge mistake’: Labour in turmoil as Burnham blocked from byelection race 26/01 07:18 - European leaders gather at North Sea energy summit as Greenland tensions loom 26/01 06:43 - Israel’s war on Gaza live: Pressure mounts on Netanyahu to open Rafah 26/01 06:43 - Israel’s war on Gaza live: Pressure mounts on Netanyahu to open Rafah 26/01 06:29 - Historic winter storm kills several, causes mass travel disruption across US 26/01 06:29 - Historic winter storm kills at least 10 across US 26/01 06:14 - Channel Islands push back on Russian money claims 26/01 06:00 - Disposable income in 11 towns and cities has risen twice as fast as rest of UK 26/01 05:47 - 'Starmer triggers Labour civil war' and 'Republicans break ranks' 26/01 05:01 - As Europe’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Grows, So Does Trump’s Leverage 26/01 04:39 - News24 | Zelensky, after Trump talks, says territorial issue still unsolved 26/01 04:38 - At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US 26/01 04:14 - Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says US security agreement ‘100% ready’ to be signed 26/01 04:14 - Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says US security agreement ‘100% ready’ to be signed 26/01 04:09 - ‘You will reap the whirlwind’: Tehran mural warns of retaliation if US strikes Iran 26/01 03:46 - Four million salmon died prematurely at Tasmanian fish farms in 2025, government data reveals 26/01 02:57 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,432 26/01 02:57 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,432 26/01 02:37 - Philippines ferry with 350 on board capsizes leaving 15 dead and dozens missing 26/01 00:47 - South Sudan crisis heightens 'risk of mass violence' against civilians, UN experts say 26/01 00:40 - Russia and US won’t talk to EU’s Kallas – Kremlin 26/01 00:15 - Russia using Interpol's wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals 25/01 22:11 - Australia news live: O’Brien claims Ley won’t face challenge for Liberal leadership; extreme heat warning for Victoria 25/01 21:31 - 27 Pieces From Banana Republic Factory You'll Be Grateful To Have In Your Wardrobe 25/01 19:01 - 'Arctic siege': US winter storm brings frigid temperatures, cuts power to more than a million 25/01 17:55 - Donbass demilitarized zone discussed at US-Russia-Ukraine talks – NYT 25/01 17:46 - Experts Are Warning That Your Favorite Afternoon Munchies Could Be Increasing Your Risk Of Dementia 25/01 17:44 - Greenland feud fuels tensions: Trump still looking to annex Arctic island 25/01 17:44 - A new world order? Sweden's former foreign minister on the U.S. rupture 25/01 17:44 - A new world order? Sweden's former foreign minister on the U.S rupture 25/01 17:26 - Mass blackouts hit Kyiv: Resident describes living in freezing temperatures and without electricity 25/01 17:26 - Mass blackout hit Kyiv: Resident describes living in freezing temperatures and without electricity 25/01 17:00 - ‘You don’t want to live inside his head’: diplomats’ dilemma in the age of Trump 25/01 16:31 - Winter storm leaves over a million people without power across US 25/01 16:31 - Winter storm leaves over a million people without power across US 25/01 15:45 - Iran unveils mural warning US not to launch military strike 25/01 15:25 - Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody 25/01 15:17 - Davey says war bonds would help to speed up UK defence spending 25/01 14:59 - Russia won’t allow NATO and EU on its borders – Orban 25/01 14:12 - US storm cuts power to hundreds of thousands of homes and grounds flights 25/01 14:11 - Acquire territory, export culture wars: How to make sense of Trump’s ‘new imperialism’ 25/01 14:05 - Is peace in Gaza possible without Russia? 25/01 13:35 - Trump, in retreat, praises U.K. troops after royal family expresses hurt 25/01 13:27 - “An electrical ceasefire is needed”: warnings as Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid 25/01 13:05 - Party backed by generals set for landslide as 'sham' Myanmar election ends 25/01 12:48 - Severe storm hits half of the United States: 400,000 without power 25/01 12:42 - Zelensky must pay for blowing up Nord Stream – AfD co-leader 25/01 12:23 - UK politicians welcome Trump’s retreat over British troops’ role in Afghanistan 25/01 12:21 - US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelensky says 25/01 12:10 - Major U.S. Public Transit Systems Brace for Storm With Detours and Warnings 25/01 11:50 - Myanmar holds final stage of disputed election as rebels continue fighting 25/01 11:50 - Myanmar holds final stage of disputed election as rebels continue fighting 25/01 11:41 - Myanmar’s military choreographs an election, with Beijing’s help 25/01 10:38 - ‘Singing for Stolen Children’  Escaping Russian Abduction. 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Travel The Real World To Determine Your Ideal Fantasy Home 25/01 07:00 - Fitness fraud: gym goers warned over fake deals on memberships and personal trainers 25/01 06:51 - Pick Your Winter Wardrobe Colors And We'll Tell You What Luxury Fabric You Are! 25/01 06:03 - Gaza’s tent life between illness and daily despair 25/01 06:03 - Gaza’s tent life between illness and daily despair 25/01 05:01 - 28 Pieces From Madewell If You’re Looking For A Wardrobe Refresh 25/01 03:55 - Trump envoy hails ‘very constructive’ Russia-US-Ukraine talks 25/01 03:28 - Australia news live: Albanese says objectives of Trump’s ‘board of peace’ are ‘unclear’; measles warning for Sydney 25/01 01:49 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,431 25/01 01:49 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,431 25/01 01:31 - Just 26 Things From Amazon That’ll Prove It’s Possible To Elevate Your Wardrobe Without Spending Your Entire Paycheck 24/01 23:37 - Peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war end as fighting rages 24/01 23:09 - Winter Storm Fern as it happened: three people found dead in New York City as tens of thousands go without power across US 24/01 22:31 - Snow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for major winter storm 24/01 21:39 - Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian goods over pending China trade deal 24/01 21:13 - Storm Ingrid washes away part of Teignmouth’s historic pier 24/01 21:11 - Defending the Homeland, shaking up allies, and deterring China: Key takeaways from the new US defense strategy 24/01 20:52 - Iran has ‘finger on trigger’ to repel US attack – general 24/01 18:32 - Cold Comfort 24/01 18:32 - US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks close with no breakthrough 24/01 18:32 - US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks close with no breakthrough 24/01 18:32 - Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all warriors' 24/01 18:14 - Donald Trump walks back comments about UK soldiers in Afghanistan 24/01 17:27 - Russian strikes kill one, leave millions without power 24/01 16:46 - Man shot dead by US immigration agents in Minneapolis as police chief warn of 'volatile' scene 24/01 16:14 - Tehran warn it will treat any US strike as an "all-out-war" 24/01 16:11 - 'Brutal' attack on Ukraine amid talks 24/01 16:10 - News24 | Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it completes China trade deal 24/01 16:07 - US tightens military posture near Iran 24/01 15:01 - Russia launches ‘brutal’ attack on Ukraine as peace talks continue 24/01 14:43 - 'Barbaric' attack during Ukraine peace talks - but 'unexpected chemistry' raises hopes 24/01 14:26 - Turkish pro-Kurd DEM party warns of 'humanitarian tragedy' in siege on Syria's Kobane 24/01 14:24 - ‘Remote coercion’: What has US approach been since abduction of Maduro? 24/01 14:24 - ‘Remote coercion’: What has US approach been since abduction of Maduro?