Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia Ukraine says a long term aid plan with Australia could provide more certainty and help the embattled nation expel the Russian invasion. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 730 US prepares to unveil hundreds of sanctions against Russian ‘war machine’; Zelenskiy tells US conservatives that sending aid now is cheaper than confronting Putin again later The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024
US To Sanction Over 500 Targets Involved In Russia 'War Machine' The United States plans to impose sanctions on more than 500 targets involved in Russia's war in Ukraine, as fighting continues to rage two years after Moscow's invasion, the Treasury Department said Thursday. International Business Times · Feb 23, 2024
US slaps sweeping new sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war anniversary, Navalny’s death The US on Friday issued sweeping sanctions on Russia to mark the second anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, targeting more than 500 people and entities, including Russian officials linked to the death in custody of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. France 24 · Feb 23, 2024
Pale With Grief, A Ukrainian Girl Buries Her Family Rescuers dug with their hands in a desperate bid to save Elizaveta Kravchenko's family the night a Russian missile reduced their home to rubble. International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024
Ukraine's President Urges Swift Aid Amid Capitol Hill Gridlock Ukrainian President Zelensky highlights the urgent need for support from allies like the U.S. as conflict with Russia escalates. Top News · Feb 22, 2024
Navalny’s mother says Russian authorities pressuring ‘secret’ burial Lyudmila Navalnaya says investigators trying to set conditions on where, when and how Kremlin critic should be buried. Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2024
Death of dissent: On Putin’s Russia today The Kremlin is centralising more and more powers in its hands, while the country is fighting a prolonged war abroad and state does not want any voices of criticism or organised protests The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024
President Biden Intensifies Criticism Of Political Opponents President Biden's recent criticisms of Trump, Republicans, and Putin highlight his commitment to supporting Ukraine and NATO. Top News · Feb 22, 2024
Navalny Mother Says Being Pressured Into 'Secret' Burial The mother of Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin's main opponent who died in an Arctic prison last week, said Thursday officials are pressuring her into a "secret" burial for her son. International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024
Navalny’s mother accuses Russia of ‘blackmailing’ her to agree to secret burial The mother of Russia’s top opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Thursday that she has seen her son's body and that she is resisting strong pressure by authorities to agree to a secret burial outside the public eye. France 24 · Feb 22, 2024
France ups military ties with Armenia with first ever visit by a defence minister France's Sebastien Lecornu travelled to Armenia Thursday on the first trip by a French defence minister to the South Caucasus nation. It comes as tensions rise with Yerevan's historic rival Azerbaijan, and as French President Emmanuel Macron met with Armenia's leader in Paris. Radio France Internationale · Feb 22, 2024
Alexei Navalny's mother says she has been shown son's body Lyudmila Navalnaya says Russian investigators are trying to ‘blackmail’ her into allowing a secret burial Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024
Navalny Death Must Be 'Red Line': Belarus Opposition Leader Exiled Belarussian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya on Thursday urged democratic governments to make Alexei Navalny's death a "red line" with actions and not just "words of support". International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024
International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024 Russia Claims Gains In East Ukraine As Two-year Mark Approaches Russia claimed on Thursday its forces had advanced further in east Ukraine, piling pressure on Kyiv days before the two-year anniversary of the conflict.
Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2024 More than 14 million people fled homes in Ukraine since Russia invasion: UN As second anniversary of conflict nears, millions remain displaced at home and abroad, with ‘no end in sight’ to war.
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: Two years on, Ukraine’s fight remains our fight This weekend marks two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Back in 2022, some western observers did not think Vladimir Putin would send in the tanks. Others were convinced he would, but that Kyiv would fall within days. Both assumptions proved wrong.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024 Navalny’s mother shown body and ‘blackmailed by authorities’ over funeral Lyudmila Navalnaya says she was told to agree to secret burial as Kremlin appears to fear funeral turning into political action
International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024 Russia Claims Gains In East Ukraine As War Anniversary Approaches Russia claimed on Thursday its forces had advanced further in east Ukraine, putting Kyiv on the defensive days before the two-year anniversary of the war.
International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024 Russia Sent Hitmen To Kill Deserter In Spain: Report Moscow sent hitmen who gunned down a Russian deserter in Spain last week, six months after fleeing to Ukraine in his helicopter, El Pais newspaper reported Thursday, citing Spanish intelligence sources.
International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024 Reeling From Navalny's Death, Russian Opposition Vows To Fight On After the shock of Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic prison, Russian dissidents in exile are vowing to pick up the pieces and press on with their battle against President Vladimir Putin's rule.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024 Ukraine’s lonely road: inside the 23 February Guardian Weekly After two years of war, what now? Plus: the death of Alexei Navalny
Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2024 ‘Era of peace in Europe over’ says Ukraine, as Avdiivka falls to Russians Russian forces capture their first city in over nine months, partly a result of failing weapons deliveries from allies.
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024 Heartbroken Ukrainian refugee left separated from son, 11, after sudden UK visa rule change Olga Brandes-Shytikova is no longer eligible to sponsor her 11-year-old son to come to the UK
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024 Washington is spooked, the West divided but determined Ukraine will fight to the end Western allies have to get their act together and get ammunition, aircraft, money and a realistic strategy to help Ukraine, writes Defence Editor Robert Fox