Will Europe's ban on Russian diesel hike global fuel prices? Europe is cutting more energy ties with Russia The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023
North Korea could get a vital lifeline from arms sales to Russia Russia’s hunt for weapons to fire at Ukraine could provide a lifeline for North Korea, where even a relatively modest arms deal would help lift the country’s cash-starved and stagnant economy into growth. Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023
Vladimir Putin’s army ‘terrified’ by new Ukraine offensive over ‘mass slaughter’ fears Vladimir Putin's demand for his top war commander General Valery Gerasimov to unleash 'an assault in several directions at once' has sparked deep divisions among members of his military high command Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2023
Kremlin: Putin open 'to contacts' with Germany's Scholz - RIA Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to contacts with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz though has no phone call scheduled with him, a Kremlin spokesman told the state RIA Novosti news agency on Sunday. Reuters · Jan 29, 2023
‘Ukraine is not our enemy’: Russians risk arrest to honour victims of war The Kremlin has stamped out public dissent but makeshift memorials to Ukrainian dead are a focus for those opposed to the conflict The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023
To defeat Putin, we must support the brave Russian journalists telling the truth Despite a Soviet-style clampdown, we can help the exiles who are preserving independent journalism for Russians back home, says former Moscow correspondent Mark Rice-Oxley The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023
Putin plans new Ukraine push despite losses as he prepares for years of war Nearly a year into an invasion that was supposed to take weeks, Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing a new offensive in Ukraine, at the same time steeling his country for a conflict with the U.S. and its allies that he expects to last for years. Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023
Burning of Qur’an in Stockholm funded by journalist with Kremlin ties Permit for demonstration at which anti-Islam provocateur burned Muslim holy book was paid for by far-right journalist linked to Moscow-backed media The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023
Russian psychic claims finale of Ukraine war is coming soon in chilling prediction Famous psychic Mirella Gasanova, from Russia, has shared when she predicts the Ukraine invasion will end after Vladimir Putin brutally invaded the country last year Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023
Putin discusses Russia's claim to giant chunk of Arctic Ocean seabed President Vladimir Putin held talks on Friday with top security officials about the status of Russia's efforts to legally expand the outer boundaries of its continental shelf in the Arctic Ocean. Reuters · Jan 27, 2023
Ukraine seeks more weapons after securing tanks from allies Russia has stepped up attempts to break through Ukraine's defences with heavy fighting in the east of the country, underlining Kyiv's need of more Western weapons, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). France 24 · Jan 27, 2023
Prigozhin, Kremlin Dismiss US Sanctions on Russia’s Wagner Group Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin reacted sarcastically on Friday to new US sanctions against his Wagner private military group, and the Kremlin said Washington had been smearing Wagner without reason for years. The United States on Thursday designated Wagner, which is fighting on the Russian side in some of the most… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023
Prigozhin, Kremlin dismiss U.S. sanctions on Russia's Wagner group Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin reacted sarcastically on Friday to new U.S. sanctions against his Wagner private military group, and the Kremlin said Washington had been smearing Wagner without reason for years. Reuters · Jan 27, 2023
Kremlin Says Biden Has Key to End Ukraine Conflict but Doesn’t Use it The Kremlin said on Friday that US President Joe Biden had the key to end the conflict in Ukraine by directing Kyiv, but that Washington had so far not been willing to use it. "The key to the Kyiv regime is largely in the hands of Washington," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jan 27, 2023 Putin plans new Ukraine push as he prepares for years of war NEW YORK: Nearly a year into an invasion that was supposed to take weeks, Russia's President Vladimir Putin is preparing a new offensive in Ukraine, at the same time steeling his country for a conflict with the United States and its allies that he expects to last for years.
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Ukraine news – live: Zelensky slams Olympics chief as ‘nearly 67,000 Russian war crimes’ recorded ‘I never heard how he is going to protect sports from war propaganda if he returns Russian athletes to competitions’
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation
The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2023 US authorities seize servers for Hive ransomware group ‘We hacked the hackers,’ says deputy attorney general of group that has received over $100m in extortion payments from victims
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023 'Race against time' to get tanks to Ukraine before Europe engulfed in war with Russia Time is ticking for troops in Ukraine after several countries in the West agreed to send tanks to help in the country's efforts against Putin's army, and an expert says there's "no time to lose"
Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023 Russia labels news outlet Meduza an ‘undesirable organisation’ Authorities allege Latvia-based publication threatens Russia’s constitutional system and security.
Reuters · Jan 26, 2023 Russia slams new EU mission to Armenia, says it will stoke tensions Russia sharply criticised on Thursday a decision by the European Union to establish a new civilian mission in Armenia, saying it would only further stoke "geopolitical confrontation" in a region plagued by tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Reuters · Jan 26, 2023 Russia outlaws Meduza news site in latest media crackdown Russian authorities designated the independent news outlet Meduza an "undesirable organisation" on Thursday, effectively outlawing the site from operating in Russia and banning any Russian from cooperating with Meduza or its journalists.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023 First Thing: Russia retaliates with mass missile attack on Ukraine after tanks promise Ssending tanks is seen as growing ‘direct involvement in the conflict’ from US and Nato, Kremlin says. Plus, how did America’s eggs get absurdly expensive?
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Ukraine lauds Western move on tanks, while Russia attacks The West's move to send tanks to Ukraine was greeted enthusiastically from Kyiv, Berlin and Washington
Reuters · Jan 26, 2023 Russia says tank promises show direct and growing Western involvement in Ukraine Russia said on Thursday it saw the promised delivery of Western tanks to Ukraine as evidence of direct and growing U.S. and European involvement in the conflict.