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Ukraine Leader Pledges Push for Victory on War Anniversary

Ukraine’s president pledged to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians on Friday marked the somber first anniversary of the Russian invasion that he called “the longest day of our lives.” As morning broke on a day of commemorations and reflection, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy struck a tone…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Commentary: Ukraine’s outsized reliance on the US is a risk for the world

One year into Russia’s assault on Ukraine, a few things are clear. Ukraine remains highly motivated, punching well above its weight against a far bigger and more experienced foe. The Russian military, meanwhile, has underperformed to nearly the same degree, though it continues to muster bodies and ammunition to throw…

Chicago Tribune

Is Europe really united in backing Ukraine and isolating Russia?

Europe has shown solidarity with Zelenskyy’s forces, but beneath the surface, divisions persist, say analysts.

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AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

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The Independent UK

£450m film studios plan to make Sunderland a European industry leader

The team leading plans for Crown Works Studios says it could create more than 8,000 jobs over the next decade

Birmingham Post

Zelensky vows victory as Ukraine marks one-year anniversary of invasion

Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber anniversary of the Russian invasion that upended their lives and Europe's security. Read FRANCE 24's live blog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24

France won't sign G20 communique unless it strongly condemns Russia

France will not sign off on a G20 communique unless it contains the same denunciation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as it did last year, its finance minister said on Friday on the sidelines of a G20 meeting in India.

Reuters

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Live the high life under the European summer sun

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The New Daily

A woman dies needlessly every 2 minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth, according to a new UN report. Here's why

Maternal mortality increased in Europe and Northern American from 2016 through 2020, by 17% and 15%, respectively, according to the report.

Fortune

Why is the Russian economy holding up against Western sanctions?

Despite nine sets of sanctions imposed by the European Union, the Russian economy only experienced a small contraction of its GDP in 2022. The "resilience" of the Russian economy was hailed on Tuesday by President Vladimir Putin during his state of the nation address. However, certain Western observers and politicians…

France 24

Josip Juranovic delivers post Celtic heroics at Calvin Bassey expense as former Rangers star rues VAR in European exit

The Croatian international was the one left smiling during a game both were heavily involved.

Daily Record

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

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

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

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HP Velotechnik's Speedmachine S-Pedelec Receives EU Type Approval

The high-speed HP Velotechnik Speedmachine S-Pedelec has received type-approval in Europe, and is categorized as a moped.

Texas Observer

Natural Gas Terminal Reopens After Massive Explosion

Regulators say the company fixed flaws at the natural gas plant which led compressed methane to burst from a pipe and catch fire.

ABC News

How will the war in Ukraine end? The potential paths forward in Vladimir Putin's ill-conceived invasion

One year after the invasion of Ukraine, the war grinds on with no end in sight. These are some potential ways forward.

The Conversation

Why the UK has only had one named storm so far this winter – an expert explains

Storm Otto, which was named by the Danish Meteorological Institute, hit Scotland and north-east England last Friday (February 17 2023) with wind gusts of over 80mph, disrupting power to 61,000 homes.

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Roll Call

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.

Evening Standard

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…

Daily Record

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.

France 24

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…

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Record

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

France 24

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…

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