UK reopens scholarships for Russian students despite Ukraine war
• UK accused of aiding Putin by spending aid money to train future Russian leaders through Chevening scholarship scheme
• Scheme provides fully-funded masters degrees and brings overseas students to UK universities
• It was suspended for Russians after invasion of Ukraine but has now been reopened, despite ongoing war
• Critics, including MPs, denounce decision as "highly inappropriate" and say money should help Ukrainians
• Government defends decision, claiming it allows engagement with Russian people on Western values