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From Russia with an eye on the future

Fabio Capello’s second-coming in international management will be about building optimism for Russia’s own World Cup in four years time, writes Luke Sale.

Ukrainian conflict hits home

Russia’s controversial actions in Ukraine have drawn a strong response from the Ukrainian Australian community, writes Liam O’Callaghan.

Is Sochi safe for our Paralympians?

Are our Australian Paralympians safe taking on the world on the slopes of Sochi? Justin Falconer explores the complex situation involving politics and sport.

Pussy Riot: when art is deemed irresponsible

Punk band Pussy Riot have been arrested and deemed ‘irresponsible’ by the Russian government, but why is their music being silenced? Ody Kripotos investigates.

upstart takes on the EURO: Day Nine

It all brews down to tonight: who will succeed in the exceptionally tight Group A and progress to the Quarter Finals? Shane Palmer previews tonight’s action

upstart takes on the EURO: Day Five

After an exciting first round of matches, Group A resumes with Poland entertaining the Russians, and the Greeks contesting the Czechs. Tom Midwood previews the day’s action.

upstart takes on the EURO: Day One

We did it during the 2010 FIFA World Cup (just), and now will try again: upstart’s regular updates and coverage of EURO 2012 starts today.

EURO 2012 team preview: Russia

After failing to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Russia will be favourites to win Group A and challenge for the championship, writes Shane Palmer.