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Russia tries to close ring around Bakhmut as thawing ground turns to mud

Russian forces were trying to close their circle around the small mining city of Bakhmut on Monday, while rain and an early spring thaw turned eastern Ukraine's battlefields to mud which could hamper both sides as they try to take the initiative.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2023

Ukraine, one year later: Lessons from life during wartime

Here in Europe, in the 21st century, a World War I-style artillery war is unfolding that has killed thousands and laid waste to vast parts of Ukraine. Unlike the present conflict, World War I was preceded by a decades-long buildup. One year on, we are still asking why Vladimir Putin…

France 24 · Feb 23, 2023

Energy Minister on Humber's vital role in green industrial revolution

Graham Stuart tells of new department's ambition for UK to become the European economic power house in hydrogen and carbon capture

Birmingham Post · Feb 23, 2023

War in Ukraine has reshaped global energy markets - Roll Call

Russia's invasion has been a boon for U.S. oil and gas companies but might also help address the climate crisis.

Roll Call · Feb 23, 2023

Retailers warn shortage of tomatoes will grow in the UK

A shortage of tomatoes affecting UK supermarkets is widening to other fruit and vegetables and is likely to last weeks, retailers have warned. A combination of bad weather and transport problems in Africa and Europe has seen UK supermarket shelves left bare of tomatoes, as well as dwindling stocks of…

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023

Stirling becomes home from home for Ukrainians as country marks anniversary of invasion

The conflict began a year ago, with thousands of refugees scattered across Europe - including some to Stirling.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

One year of war: The economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

On February 24, 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine. Despite some predictions of a short conflict, the violence has dragged on for a year. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed or wounded – both civilians and soldiers – and millions have been displaced, while many Ukrainian cities and their…

France 24 · Feb 23, 2023

Hauliers: tell us about what is causing the UK vegetable shortages

We would like to speak to those involved in transportation and importing of produce from Europe to the UK

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

Spanish and African weather blamed for vegetable shortage at city supermarkets

City supermarkets have been left struggling to fill their fresh fruit and veg shelves due to “difficult weather conditions” in southern Europe and Northern Africa. The city’s MSP, Evelyn Tweed, was contacted by constituents who raised concerns over

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Baby bust? France sees historic drop in birth rate

For years, France has been proud of a so-called French exception: its high fertility rate. The country has long been the baby-making champion of Europe, but has seen the number of births fall in recent years. So what's the cause of this "baby bust"? And what are the long-term economic…

France 24 · Feb 23, 2023