Putin, Modi discuss plight of Indian students trapped in Ukraine Russian president orders soldiers ‘to ensure safe exit of Indian nationals from the armed conflict zone’, says Kremlin. Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2022
Latest Ukraine updates: Talks spur deal on humanitarian corridors Ukraine-Russia news from March 3: Kyiv and Moscow agree on plan for safe corridors to evacuate civilians. Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022
Unravelling of Roman Abramovich era leaves doubts at Chelsea and beyond Abramovich’s departure after 19 years brings uncertainty for Chelsea and prompts wider concerns for English football The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Might doesn't make right, unjust wars will fail At this dark hour, when we see Russia's unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine and massive disinformation campaigns and information manipulation, it is essential to separate lies -- invented to justify what cannot be justified -- from facts. The facts are that Russia, a major nuclear power, has attacked and… Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2022
'The invasion of Ukraine is suicide for Putin,' says Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky Exiled Russian Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky said in an interview with FRANCE 24 from London that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is political "suicide" for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who "cannot win in Ukraine, even if he manages to take Kyiv or Kharkiv". This war is the result of an… France 24 · Mar 2, 2022
Why the ‘Putinisation’ of sport must no longer fool the world At the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, there were sixty-thousand Chinese fans in attendance even though their national team hadn’t qualified for the tournament. By comparison, there were only fifteen-thousand England fans, who eventually saw their team make the Semi-Final stage. The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022
Elon Musk asked to ‘turn off’ Teslas in Russia as he makes superchargers free for people fleeing Ukraine Entrepreneur is one of just 22 Twitter accounts followed by Kremlin The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Ofcom launches 12 further investigations into Kremlin-backed channel RT The regulator said it was ‘very concerned by the volume of programmes on RT that are raising potential issues under the Broadcasting Code’. The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Edinburgh football fans in desperate bid to rescue Ukraine orphans from war zone Dnipro Kids founder Stevie Carr admits the organisation is desperate to bring dozens of young people to Scotland from a “life or death situation” in the country following the invasion by Kremlin forces. Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022
We must confront Russian propaganda – even when it comes from those we respect The grim truth is that for years, a small part of the ‘anti-imperialist’ left has been recycling Putin’s falsehoods, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Some Russian oligarchs speak out, cautiously, against war Russia’s war on Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the global community of wealthy Russians who have built luxurious lives in the West while keeping close to the Kremlin The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
The Wagner Group mercenaries supporting Russia in Ukraine 'sent to assassinate President Zelensky' The group, founded in 2014, has been sanctioned by the EU for alleged human rights abuse and is believed to have been sent to Ukraine from the Kremlin to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Irish Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
As his attack falters, Putin could become more brutal – and even more irrational Russia is starting to reassess its objectives. Expect a return to tactics seen previously in Chechnya and Syria, says Russia expert Mathieu Boulègue The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has Kremlin battling for hearts and minds at home Russian President Vladimir Putin is locked in a vicious struggle not only to subjugate Ukraine, but also to keep his own citizens united in support of Kremlin policy. But as Ukrainian fighters capture the admiration of the world in Twitter posts and TikTok videos, even the illusion of Russian unity… The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022
Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022 More than 2,000 civilians have died in a week in Ukraine, says state service Russia is targeting urban locations and crowded cities
Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022 Navalny urges Russians to protest daily against Ukraine invasion Jailed Kremlin critic calls on Russians to ‘fight for peace’, as he dubs President Putin ‘an insane little tsar’.
Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022 Ukrainian cities attacked as Russian invasion builds - day seven round-up “Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget,” said Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky after more bloodshed
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022 ‘Minister No’: Lavrov Embodies Moscow’s Steely Posture As Russia's top diplomat during the invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is embodying the Kremlin's defiant posture with a mixture of toughness and sarcasm. While President Vladimir Putin single-handedly shapes the country’s foreign policy, Lavrov delivers Moscow’s message with a bluntness uncharacteristic of a diplomat. In the role…
The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2022 It’s time to confront the Trump-Putin network A stunning number of Trump’s closest associates had deep ties to the Kremlin. The significance of this cannot be overstated
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022 Kremlin Critic Navalny Calls for Daily Anti-war Protests in Russia Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has called on Russians to stage daily protests against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, depicting President Vladimir Putin as an "obviously insane tsar." Navalny called for protests across the country and abroad to signal that not all Russians support the war and show solidarity with the…
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Navalny calls for Russians to protest daily against Ukraine war and calls Putin ‘insane czar’ ‘I call on everyone to take to the streets and fight for peace,’ says Kremlin critic
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Ukraine news – live: Russia warns WWIII would be ‘nuclear and destructive’, as Kharkiv shelling kills 25 Russia will face ‘real danger’ if Ukraine acquired nuclear weapons, the Kremlin said
Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022 Russia says it is ready for more peace talks with Ukraine It comes as Ukraine’s leader has denounced Russia’s escalation of attacks on crowded cities
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Russia says it's ready for more talks today, not clear if Ukraine will join The Kremlin said Russian officials were ready to hold a second round of talks with Ukraine on Wednesday but it was not clear if Ukrainian officials would turn up.
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Kremlin critic Navalny calls for daily anti-war protests in Russia Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has called on Russians to stage daily protests against Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine, his spokesperson wrote on Twitter on Wednesday.