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CPH:DOX, the world-class documentary festival in Copenhagen, is underway – kicking off with the world premiere of a film that could not be more timely.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The world premiere of “Facing War,” the opening film of Copenhagen documentary film festival CPH:DOX, will be followed by a discussion between Jens Stoltenberg, the former NATO secretary general and current Norwegian finance minister – who is the subject of the film – and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The pair will discuss the film and the future of the NATO alliance.

Annika Pham At a time when NATO faces an unprecedented crisis threatening its very existence, “Facing War,” due to open Copenhagen’s leading documentary festival CPH:DOX March 19, takes a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the military alliance’s war room. The trailer debuts below. Norwegian docu director Tommy Gulliksen, working alone, was allowed exceptional access to the organization’s inner sanctum through the current Norwegian finance minister and former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, viewed as “one of the great diplomatic beacons,” as stated by CPH:DOX.

Facing War, a documentary about Jens Stoltenberg’s final years as NATO Secretary General will open CPH: DOX. 

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Tommy Gulliksen’s documentary “Facing War,” which depicts Jens Stoltenberg’s final year as NATO secretary general, has been selected as the opening film of the Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival, a.k.a. CPH:DOX.

Russia has launched more than 80 strikes against Ukrainian targets today, the UK's Ministry of Defence has said.

Russia and Ukraine in May despite Vladimir Putin ordering a full-scale invasion, in what has been described by Boris Johnson as a ‘catastrophe’ for Europe.While Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told a news conference that ‘Peace on our continent has been shattered’ Eurovision Song Contest organisers described the competition as a ‘non-political cultural event’.They also appeared to dismiss suggestions Russia’s attack on its neighbour would result in the country being banned for 2022.The 66th edition of the annual competition is due to take in Turin after Italian rock band Maneskin triumphed during the 2021 contest.It comes as the European Union and others condemned the Russian invasion and promised tough sanctions to hit the Kremlin.A statement from the contest, which is produced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), said (via PA News Agency): ‘The Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political cultural event which unites nations and celebrates diversity through music.‘The EBU’s public broadcaster members in both Russia and Ukraine have committed to participating in this year’s event in Turin and we are currently planning to welcome artists from both countries to perform in May.‘We of course will continue to monitor the situation closely.’Last week, the act chosen to represent Ukraine in Turin, Alina Pash, withdrew from representing her country after facing scrutiny over a reported 2015 visit to Russia-occupied Crimea.Pash had been chosen in a televised national selection show and was due to perform her song Shadows Of Forgotten Ancestors, but pulled out after details of the trip emerged.People who enter the territory via Russia are considered by Ukraine to have illegally crossed the border.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson could face a £10,000 fine over the partygate scandal as police move to question those involved in the rule-breaking events.

Nato has confirmed it is sending additional ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe amid Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine.

Russia's aggressive posturing is risking a new Cold War, Nato’s ­secretary general warns.