Ukrainian civilians flee re-taken Kherson in wake of new Russian attacks The city was recaptured by Ukraine last month but has come under a fresh wave of attacks in recent days Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2022
DFAT Confirms A 24YO Australian Man Has Been Killed Fighting In Ukraine "Sage died in action defending the freedom of the Ukrainian people." Pedestrian.tv · Dec 28, 2022
Russia offers free sperm freezing to soldiers sent to Ukraine Russia’s health ministry will provide financial support for sperm freezing to soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 308 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 308th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2022
'We cry every day': Ukrainian family fled to Greater Manchester and left everything they love behind The Muhsin family settled in Bury after fleeing war-torn Ukraine. Here they speak to the M.E.N about their hopes for 2023 Manchester Evening News · Dec 28, 2022
Civil war will break out in US, Elon Musk would become President, predicts Putin aide Dmitry Medvedev Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has predicted that a civil war will break out in the US resulting in California and Texas becoming independent states. Elon Musk would become the President after the end of the new civil war in US, Medvedev said in a series of tweets. The Times of India · Dec 28, 2022
Russia's mobilised troops entitled to free sperm freezing - TASS Russian troops who have been part of a mobilisation drive for military operations in Ukraine will have the right to get their sperm frozen for free in cryobanks, the state TASS agency reported on Wednesday. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
Ukraine news – live: Russian economy ‘feeling the pinch’ as Putin’s exports shrink Economist says early data shows Russian oil exports have declined since sanctions came into effect The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Russia intensifies attacks on Kherson in Ukraine's south, Bakhmut in east Russian forces increased mortar and artillery attacks on the city of Kherson more than six weeks after it was retaken by Ukrainian troops, while also exerting pressure along frontlines in the east, Ukraine's military said on Wednesday. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
Russian tycoon who appeared to criticise Ukraine war dies in fall from hotel window His friend Vladimir Budanov died of a heart attack on the same trip two days earlier The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Head of Vladimir Putin’s secret poison labs fired after criticising war in Ukraine Vladimir Putin has removed Colonel-General Eduard Chernovoltsev from in charge of NII-2 FSB, a notorious research institute which develops deadly poisons against enemies Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022
Labour calls for new Magnitsky sanctions amid Iranian crackdown Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy said sanctions should be used against any organisations or individuals involved in the crackdown on protests. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
Vladimir Putin's mercenaries launch recruitment drive of murderers and sex offenders The Wagner Group, a private military organisation with deep ties to Russia, has launched another major recruitment drive to pick up new soldiers from prisons Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022
Scots Santa delivers Christmas gifts to 600 Ukrainian kids after fundraising effort “I ONLY learnt about 19 of them initially but, much to my surprise, there were 600" ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022
Reuters · Dec 27, 2022 Italy's Meloni reaffirms support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday reaffirmed her government's "full support" for Ukraine in a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, her office said in a statement.
Reuters · Dec 27, 2022 Azerbaijan demands Karabakh mine access as condition to end protests blocking road Azerbaijan said on Tuesday protests which have blocked the supply route to ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh for more than two weeks would be suspended if monitors were given access to what it calls illegal mining sites in the enclave.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022 Russia’s Lavrov issues ultimatum to Ukraine Ultimatum comes a day after president Vladimir Putin says Moscow was open to talks
Reuters · Dec 27, 2022 Star rising in Kremlin, Russia's Medvedev predicts war in West Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, an arch loyalist of Vladimir Putin given a new job this week, predicted war between Germany and France next year and a civil war in the United States that would lead to Elon Musk becoming president.
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2022 Russian sausage tycoon who was accused of criticizing Ukraine war dies in India hotel fall Pavel Antov, of the main pro-Putin party United Russia, was on a trip to celebrate his upcoming 66th birthday
Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022 Wealthy Vladimir Putin critic found dead after mystery fall during festive trip Pavel Antov, who made millions of US dollars from sausages, was visiting India's Odisha state over the holidays when he "jumped" from the roof of a hotel and was found in a pool of blood, according to local media outlets
Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2022 How much money has the West spent on the Ukraine war? A German research institute is tracking the funding flowing to Kyiv from its allies as Russia’s offensive grinds on.
Reuters · Dec 27, 2022 Ukraine weighs heavy on minds in Moscow as New Year holiday nears The Christmas markets are in full swing and gleaming ice sculptures greet visitors to Gorky Park, but some Muscovites admit they are struggling to feel festive ahead of traditional New Year celebrations.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022 Lavrov: Ukraine must demilitarize or Russia will do it Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that Ukraine must meet Moscow’s demand for “demilitarization” and “denazification,” as well as the removal of the military threat to Russia, otherwise “the Russian army (will) solve the issue.”
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022 Russia Threatens Israel with Legal Action to Regain Ownership of 3 Churches in Jerusalem The Russian government has demanded its Israeli counterpart to transfer ownership of three historic churches to Moscow, political sources in Tel Aviv revealed. Russia wants state ownership of the Maria Magdalena Monastery, the Ascension Monastery, and the Viri Galilaei Church (People of the Galilee) all situated on the Mount of…
Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2022 Ukraine pitches peace conference even as Russia issues threat Ukraine’s foreign minister said the country wanted a UN peace summit by February, but it is unlikely Russia will join.