During the past two months, Oleg Blokhin has been attempting to travel to Russia to cover the Ukraine war and his detention was seemingly a precautionary measure to control his movements.
Bastille Day is the common name in English-speaking countries for the celebration of the national day of France.
In French, it is formally called Fête nationale française, ergo, Bastille Day is France’s most important holiday.
The Basti
Ukraine at the World Cup? Despite the war at home and months without competitive preparation, Oleksandr Petrakov's team is one step away from Qatar after beating Scotland. Next: a playoff final against Wales in Cardiff.