In today’s episode, the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to dominate the headlines. Russia’s ambassador to Cyprus bluntly said that the EU and the island have shot themselves in the foot by imposing sanctions.

Meanwhile, prominent Nicosia lawyer Achilleas Demetriades officially announced his candidacy for the 2023 presidential elections.

In other news, British actress Elizabeth Hurley and other cast members of a film being made by a Cypriot company are set to visit the island later this year to promote it.

All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.