Ukraine news - live: Russia troop withdrawal ‘slow but noticeable’, says Zelensky Kyiv said Moscow’s claim that it was behind the oil depot attack ‘does not correspond to reality’ The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week LVIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his nation Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in the east and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around Kyiv, the capital. Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022
Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week LVIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his compatriots Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around the capital of Kyiv. Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022
U.S. envoy to Moscow says Russia ties sunk to 'Mariana Trench' depths Russia's invasion of Ukraine has made John Sullivan's tough job as U.S. envoy to Moscow even harder as he grapples with the Kremlin's nuclear saber-rattling and threats to sever relations while keeping his embassy running on one-tenth the normal staff. Reuters · Mar 31, 2022
Endgame dynamics in Russia's war Five weeks into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the tables are turning dramatically amidst the fog of war. As the Ukrainians have stood their ground better than anticipated, the Russians have been put on the back foot. The centre of gravity in the war now appears to be shifting eastward away… Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2022
Everything we know about Abramovich ‘poisoning’ at Ukraine peace talks Russian oligarch and two senior members of the Ukrainian team suffered symptoms of suspected chemical weapon The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022
VIDEO: Kremlin Footage Shows Attack Helicopters Blitzing Positions Of Ukrainian Armored Vehicles Both sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict maintain a lot of firepower in the air. Zenger · Mar 31, 2022
Russia state TV calls Gabbard ‘our friend Tulsi’ as Tucker Carlson interview aired Onetime Democratic presidential hopeful accused Joe Biden of lying about motives in Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022
White House says the US has evidence that the war against Ukraine has been ‘a strategic disaster’ – as it happened Germany, France and the UK reject Russia’s demand to pay for gas in roubles; Kremlin announces further sanctions for EU leaders The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022
Vladimir Putin’s bid to take all of Ukraine has ‘fallen apart’, says UK military chief The Chief of the Defence Staff said Russia’s president was a ‘weaker and more diminished figure today’ than he was before the invasion Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022
Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week LVIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his compatriots Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around the capital of Kyiv. Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022
Russia lets gas flow to Europe despite Putin’s threat to cut supplies unless countries pay in roubles A Kremlin spokesman said the decree would not affect shipments which were already paid for, only becoming an issue when new payments were due in the second half of the month Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022
VIDEO: Dog Of War: Jessie The Ukrainian Frontline Pup Knows When Russian Bombs Are Coming Animals are said to be playing key roles in Ukraine's war efforts as companions, watchdogs and explosives detectors. Zenger · Mar 31, 2022
Germany to pay for gas in euros despite Russia’s rouble decree, says Scholz Government activates emergency plan to manage supplies and pleads with households and industry to be sparing with usage The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Russia’s troops withdrawing and risk being attacked by Ukraine forces – Radakin The Chief of the Defence Staff said Vladimir Putin was a ‘weaker and more diminished figure today’ than he was before the invasion.
Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022 British businessman’s bank accounts frozen over ‘ties to oligarch Oleg Deripaska’ Bank accounts of a British businessman accused of having ties to a sanctioned Russian oligarch have been frozen for the next six months.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022 Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to resume on Friday, says negotiator Kyiv and its allies suggest the Kremlin may be merely playing for time to allow its military forces to regroup
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Russian forces in Ukraine are regrouping not withdrawing, says Nato Moscow repeatedly lies about its intentions, so Kremlin’s words alone cannot be trusted, says Jens Stoltenberg
The Conversation · Mar 31, 2022 Russia's disappearing independent media: why they closed Novaya Gazeta was the only major Russian independent news outlet that continued reporting a whole month into the war with Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022 Why is GCHQ saying Putin has been misinformed about Ukraine war? Insiders divided about UK spy agency pushing such narratives after claim advisers ‘afraid’ to tell Russian leader truth
Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022 Should we believe Russia’s ‘withdrawal’ from Kyiv and what could Vladimir Putin do next? After the Kremlin pledged to scale down its offensive in two key Ukrainian cities, Daniel Keane looks at whether Putin is seeking de-escalation or merely buying himself time
Wales Online · Mar 31, 2022 Ukraine lunchtime briefing: Russian troops defect while Vladimir Putin faces trouble at home Commanders have been visiting captured and surrendered Russian troops 'in order to select those who wish to serve'
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Who is the Butcher of Mariupol? Sanctioned Russian colonel accused of Ukraine hospital bombing UK sanctions Mikhail Mizintsev who is accused of ordering bombing of children’s hospital and theatre where civilians were sheltering
Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2022 Vladimir Putin 'being misled about Russian war by his advisors' claims GCHQ chief Sir Jeremy Fleming, head of GCHQ, said Russian leader Vladimir Putin underestimated how strong the international reaction would be in response to his decision to invade Ukraine
Reuters · Mar 31, 2022 UK sanctions Russian media organisations, targeting disinformation Britain on Thursday announced sanctions on 14 more Russian entities and people, including on state media organisations behind RT and Sputnik and some of their senior figures, saying it was targetting those who push out President Vladimir Putin's "fake news and narratives".