War in Ukraine: What happened this week?

The sentencing of a Russian journalist and the country 's decision not to resume gas supplies to Europe dominated the headlines as the conflict in Ukraine continued.

Here, Chamberlink Daily rounds up the week 's events.

Monday 5 September

Ivan Safronov, a Russian reporter, was given a 22-year jail sentence after rejecting a deal. The trial is the latest in a series of crackdowns on Russia's independent media.

Russia has warned that it will not resume gas supplies along a key pipeline to Europe until sanctions are lifted.

Tuesday 6 September

Stars of the Royal Ballet are to perform in a gala fundraiser for Ukrainian dancers displaced by the war in their homeland.

A graduate from the University of Bristol has founded a charity to help Ukrainian refugees restart their businesses in the UK.

Russia has been forced to buy military hardware from North Korea as sanctions squeeze Moscow's ability to supply its military.

The European Union is proposing to make it more expensive and harder for Russian citizens to get visas. Russians wanting to enter the EU will see fees rise from �35 to �80.

The UN's nuclear agency says a security zone should be set up immediately to protect the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Wednesday 7 September

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed calls by the UN nuclear agency for a safety protection zone at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Vladimir Putin has condemned Western sanctions imposed because of Russia's war in Ukraine. He said Russia was coping with the West's economic "aggression".

The European Union's executive body has proposed capping the price of Russian gas, within hours of Russia's leader condemning the idea as stupidity.

Ukraine's nuclear chief has suggested that United Nations peacekeepers could secure the Zaporizhzhia power station.

Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a series of air strikes on Crimea after a month of uncertainty over who was behind them.

The body of a captured British man who died in detention has been returned by Russia with signs of "possible unspeakable torture," Ukraine says.

Ukraine's President Zelensky said he has "good news", claiming the recapture of several settlements from Russia.

Thursday 8 September

Lloyd 's of London has taken a £1.1bn hit from Ukraine war, it was revealed.

The insurance market has warned of financial fallout from conflict and a tough year of natural catastrophes.