Miscalculation fears rise after Russian fighter jet collides with US drone over Black Sea US accuses Russia of ‘unsafe and unprofessional’ intercept of MQ-9 Reaper drone over waters west of Crimea The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2023
Trudy Rubin: Will the White House have the courage to propel a Ukrainian victory this year? As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its second year, more and more Americans are asking when it will end. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 14, 2023
Putin's nuclear threat is 'real and not just words', opposition politician warns Grigory Yavlinsky is a longtime critic of the Putin regime and went on to warn that Russia could use it's nuclear capabilities against Ukraine if they were to try and recapture Crimea Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023
Vladimir Putin orders textbooks be rewritten to brainwash kids into worshipping invaders The schoolbooks are being altered to include a positive outlook on the full-scale invasion, avoiding the mention of Russia's humiliating battlefield performances, focusing instead on the eastern region of Donbas Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023
Vladimir Putin builds beach barricades in annexed Crimea over fears of Ukrainian attack Aerial view footage shows a massive barricades being built on tourist beaches in annexed Crimea, a beach which was once bustling with tourists during the summer Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023
Ukraine war news – latest: Russia mulling use of nuclear arms against potential US attack, report says Russia may use ‘modern strategic offensive and defensive weapons’ to show that its nuclear missile system cannot be crippled The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Vladimir Putin gives Steven Seagal ‘friendship’ award In 2018, Seagal backed the annexation of Crimea and visited the Russian-held Ukrainian town of Olenivka The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Putin hands actor Steven Seagal Russia’s Order of Friendship award for ‘humanitarian work’ In 2018, Seagal backed the annexation of Crimea and visited the Russian-held Ukrainian town of Olenivka The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Vladimir Putin accuses west of seeking to ‘dismember’ Russia Russian leader’s comments on state TV channel follow first anniversary of invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023
Ukrainian families torn apart by Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion mark year anniversary The Daily Mirror's Defence and Security Editor travelled to two of the worst hit towns north of Kyiv and saw wrecked and devastated communities still coming to terms with 12 months of violence Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023
7 key events in Ukraine war from Russia's massacre at Bucha to Crimea bridge explosion It has been 12 months since Vladimir Putin told the Russian people that Moscow's troops would be sweeping through neighbouring Ukraine to "denazify" and "demilitarise" Kyiv, to keep it in "Russia's sphere of influence" Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023
A timeline of Putin’s invasion – and the fight to save Ukraine Ukraine – a year of war: It has been 12 months of intense fighting, against a backdrop of the West coming together to support Kyiv The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Tucker Carlson tries to echo Kremlin propaganda by referring to ‘the Russian port of Crimea’ ‘The goal became taking the Russian port of Crimea just because it would be nice to have that’ The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Elon Musk mocked for claiming ‘no one’ pushing Ukraine war more than US diplomat: ‘Putin for example?’ Nuland called for demilitarisation of Russia-annexed Crimea The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
The Conversation · Feb 23, 2023 Ukraine: Russia's inability to dominate the sea has changed the course of the war Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago, most of the fighting has been on land. However, there has also been a less visible – but nonetheless crucial – maritime dimension to the war across the full spectrum of tactical, strategic, economic and diplomatic considerations.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023 Putin Accuses West of Threatening Russia’s Very Existence with Ukraine War President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday vowed to continue with Russia's year-long war in Ukraine and accused the US-led NATO alliance of fanning the flames of the conflict in the mistaken belief that it could defeat Russia. Flanked by four Russian tricolor flags on either side of him, Putin told Russia's…
WEKU · Feb 19, 2023 After a year of war in Ukraine, all signs point to more misery with no end in sight The first anniversary of the war arrives this week with few, if any, signs of a way out of the conflict. For the civilians caught in the crossfire, that means no discernible end to the suffering.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2023 Kremlin Scolds United States for Casting Crimea as Legitimate Target The Kremlin on Sunday cast the United States was a "major provocateur" of international tensions for condoning attacks on Crimea, warning that the remarks about the peninsula underscored the depth of disagreement between the two countries. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was responding to comments by US Under Secretary of State…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2023 One year after the start of war, what lies ahead for Ukraine? It’s a year since Vladimir Putin’s savage invasion began. The west has been Kyiv’s arsenal and banker but what role would it play in a conflict that could last generations?• Russia-Ukraine war: latest news updates
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023 Russia accused of trying to use TV to create Ukraine ‘digital ghetto’ Free satellite package is part of attempts to cut off occupied population from rest of Ukraine, say analysts
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023 Russia Accuses United States of Inciting Ukraine to Escalate the War Russia on Friday accused the United States of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war by condoning attacks on Crimea, warning that Washington was now directly involved in the conflict because "crazy people" had dreams of defeating Russia. Moscow was responding to comments by US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland…
Reuters · Feb 17, 2023 Russia accuses United States of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war Russia on Friday accused the United States of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war by condoning attacks on Crimea, warning that Washington was now directly involved in the conflict because "crazy people" had dreams of defeating Russia.
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023 Key moments in a year of war after Russia invaded Ukraine The war in Ukraine has killed thousands, forced millions to flee their homes, reduced entire cities to rubble and fueled fears the confrontation could escalate into an open conflict between Russia and NATO
The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023 Ukraine 12 months at war: why Kyiv's western allies must rethink the limits of their military aid “Range anxiety” is a phrase most often associated with electric vehicles having to regularly charge their batteries. But it is also central to an understanding of the protracted nature of the limited war being fought between Russia and Ukraine. Range in this case means something different, of course. It is…
Reuters · Feb 14, 2023 U.S.-backed report says Russia has held at least 6,000 Ukrainian children for 're-education' Russia has held at least 6,000 Ukrainian children - likely many more - in sites in Russian-held Crimea and Russia whose primary purpose appears to be political re-education, according to a U.S.-backed report published on Tuesday.