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Ukraine: Disinformation claims as evacuations start

Ukraine accuses Russia of a disinformation campaign as pro-Russian separatists evacuate civilians.

The government in Kiev has accused Russia of launching a campaign of disinformation after pro-Russian separatists said they were evacuating civilians for fear of a Ukrainian army attack. We'll hear from the Nato Secretary General.

Also today: Canadian police clear protesters blockading the centre of Ottawa; and how a baby girl survived the deadly stadium crush at the recent Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament.

(Photo: A person sits inside a bus arranged to evacuate local residents, in the rebel-controlled city of Donetsk, Ukraine February 18, 2022. Credit: Reuters/Alexander Ermochenko)

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Fri 18 Feb 202221:06GMT

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