Charles Kushner is the latest ambassador stirring trouble. Here's a list. France cut off Charles Kushner after he skipped a summons. Axios · Feb 24
‘Putin has already begun this war’: Zelenskyy petitions the world to help stop a ‘broad full-scale’ WWIII He confirms that he has always believed this was Russia’s intention. We Got This Covered · Feb 24
Ukrainian refugees in France face uncertainty as emergency protection phased out Four years ago France joined other European countries in welcoming tens of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war, under a European Union temporary protection scheme. Now this framework is being phased out, leaving the 40,000 Ukrainians still in the country facing an uncertain future. Radio France Internationale · Feb 24
Armed police flood Iran’s universities to crush student protests Campus clashes provide uneasy backdrop to third round of talks on nuclear programme in Geneva The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
“The beating human heart of those incredible men and women, the struggles and sacrifices they are making every day for the most sacred thing on this planet – freedom”: New U2 video features footage taken from behind the frontline in Ukraine But new album contains “more songs of celebration than lamentation” MusicRadar · Feb 24
Moscow Alleges UK And France Are Preparing To Give Nuclear Weapons To Ukraine: Report The Russian Intelligence Service (SVR) is claiming that the UK and France are preparing to give nuclear weapons to Ukraine as the invasion of Russia enters its fifth year. Latin Times · Feb 24
Russia can keep fighting Ukraine war throughout 2026, says military thinktank Little sign Moscow’s ability to continue waging war for a fifth year is diminished, analysis suggests The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
UK hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s nuclear claim Downing Street flatly denied Moscow’s claim that the UK and France were working on providing Ukraine with a nuclear weapon. Evening Standard · Feb 24
Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov Claim of ‘abetting terrorist activities’ comes as Kremlin attempts to steer users on to state-controlled app The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Hungary's veto stalls EU bid to raise pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war Plans to intensify sanctions on Russia have stalled after Hungary blocked new measures, undercutting a planned show of EU unity. Radio France Internationale · Feb 24
Children in Ukraine have spent six months under air raid sirens since start of war, analysis finds Children in Kyiv have spent nearly 10 months under air raid alerts The Independent UK · Feb 24
Russians describe senior officers ordering brutal execution of fellow soldiers Russian soldiers told how they witnessed their comrades being killed at point-blank range on the order of senior commanders for refusing to be thrown into ‘meat storm’ missions in Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 24
Sinn Fein opposing EU loan for Ukraine like supporting surrender – Taoiseach ‘Russia would be thrilled with that approach, absolutely delighted’, Micheal Martin said on his way into Cabinet. Evening Standard · Feb 24
Britain hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s 'dirty bomb' claim On the fourth anniversary of Putin’s full-scale invasion, the Prime Minister said Britain would be ‘stepping up’ military and humanitarian for Ukraine Evening Standard · Feb 24
Radio France Internationale · Feb 24 Moscow war against Ukraine 'triple failure for Russia', Macron says Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine is a "triple failure for Russia", President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of the Western-backed country. France is an unwavering supporter of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, but its diplomatic efforts are limited in a fractured Europe.
The Times of India · Feb 24 4 years of Ukraine-Russia war: Zelenskyy reveals his 'base' in Kyiv; taunts Putin - watch Ukrainian President Zelenskyy revealed the Kyiv bunker where he directed the nation's initial war response, recalling US President Biden's offer to evacuate him. He famously replied, 'I need ammunition, not a ride.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Zelenskyy urges Trump to visit Ukraine in speech marking invasion anniversary Leader says Vladimir Putin has not achieved his goals and visit by Trump might make clear ‘who the aggressor is’
The Independent UK · Feb 24 The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion It's been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united
The Independent UK · Feb 24 European officials visit Ukraine to show support as country marks 4 years of Russia's all-out war More than a dozen senior European officials are visiting arrived Kyiv in a show of support on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Tuesday briefing: The long and winding road of war in Ukraine, as the human cost mounts In today’s newsletter: how the war looks from inside the country four years on – and what the west’s audience and leaders still misunderstand
Radio France Internationale · Feb 24 Ukraine marks four years of conflict, as losses rise with no end in sight As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, the relentless fighting continues to exact a heavy toll on the population amid slow advances and stalled negotiations.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 TV tonight: the brave Russians who are speaking out against Putin’s war Soldiers and civilians secretly report on the horrors they have witnessed. Plus: Danny Dyer takes charge of a caravan park. Here’s what to watch this evening
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Ukraine war in figures: Four years on since Russian invasion From two million military fatalities to 3,000 killed and injured children, here are the big figures defining the conflict in Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 In 2022, the world had moral clarity over Russia’s invasion. Now in Ukraine we ask: where has that gone? We could never have imagined such tolerance of Putin’s criminal war. We normalise the horror just to survive, says Sasha Dovzhyk, a writer, editor and cultural manager
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Four years into Ukraine invasion, Russia’s gains are small, while Kyiv remains resilient With the Russian military performing poorly, Ukraine is clarifying strategy and pushing back with modest success