Time for Bosnia to ‘get rid of Russian influence’: Analysts The Ukraine crisis presents opportunity for Bosnia ‘to deal a decisive blow’ to Putin-backed separatists, experts say. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2022
EU sanctions Putin's spokesman, oligarchs, journalists Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov is among 26 prominent people sanctioned by the European Union for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to the decision published on Monday on the EU's official journal. Reuters · Feb 28, 2022
Ofcom opens 15 investigations into RT’s Ukraine war coverage Kremlin-backed English-language TV station could close if found in breach of impartiality standards The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022
Shell joins BP in selling Russian assets as pressure on Kremlin-linked firms grows British oil major to exit joint ventures with Gazprom after BP pledged to sell its 20% Rosneft stake The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022
‘We will not stand by’: Shell exits Russia projects worth $3bn as Ukraine backlash grows ENERGY giant Shell has bowed to pressure to exit all joint ventures with Kremlin-controlled oil firm Gazprom, ditching stakes in three major gas projects and the undersea pipeline Nord Stream 2 worth a total of $3 billion. Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022
Ukraine's UN envoy compares Putin to Hitler and warns 'we know what happened' in bunker In a speech at the United Nations, Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya said the Kremlin’s “spiritual mentors” were “from the Third Reich” as he repeatedly compared Putin to Hitler Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022
Seven warning signs from Vladimir Putin to the world prior to Ukraine invasion Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has not been afraid to show off his intimidation and bullying tactics for the past two decades. Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022
Kremlin criticised for blaming Putin’s nuclear deterrent escalation on Liz Truss A Kremlin spokesman said Vladimir Putin ordered the move over unspecified ‘absolutely unacceptable’ remarks from the Foreign Secretary. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
Liz Truss statements sparked Vladimir Putin’s nuclear alert, Kremlin claims The UK has alleged that Russia’s threat is an attempt to distract from its losses amid a fierce Ukrainian resistance Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022
Russia launches multiple rocket attacks in Kharkiv and renews Kyiv assault ‘Dozens’ of civilians killed in Ukraine’s second city amid widespread use of indiscriminate weapons The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022
Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin has made a ‘colossal mistake’ on Ukraine Downing Street was eyeing the possibility that sanctions could ultimately bring about regime change in Moscow. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
UK slaps down Putin for trying to blame Liz Truss for his own nuclear weapons threat Downing Street accused Vladimir Putin's regime of a 'distraction technique' as the Russian invasion of Ukraine stalls - after the Kremlin said, 'naming no names', Liz Truss was to blame Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022
Alexander Povetkin claims Russia is fighting Nazism in Ukraine in chilling post Povetkin has appeared to support Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine by referencing Kremlin line of "Nazism" and has claimed there is "power in the truth" Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022
Vladimir Putin puts Russian nuclear forces on 'enhanced combat duty' Russian nuclear forces have been placed on 'high alert' under orders from president Vladimir Putin in response to 'aggressive statements' by the UK's Foreign Secretary, the Kremlin said Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022
Reuters · Feb 28, 2022 Putin calls West an 'Empire of Lies' after sanctions imposed Russian President Vladimir Putin called the West an "Empire of Lies" as he discussed the economy with top officials on Monday following the imposition of sweeping sanctions against Moscow, the Kremlin said.
Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022 Russia blames UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss for its decision to put nuclear deterrent on high alert The Kremlin said her remarks were 'absolutely unacceptable'
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 Guns for hire: How shadowy Wagner mercenaries support Russian soldiers in Ukraine conflict The Kremlin-linked mercenary group’s role is unclear but hundreds of its fighters are said to be in Ukraine
Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022 Brits 'firmly advised' not to travel to Ukraine after Liz Truss fighting claim It comes as the Kremlin's propaganda machine claims Russia's nuclear forces were put on 'special alert' because of Foreign Secretary Liz Truss' comments about 'confrontations and clashes between Nato and Russia
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022 Belarus may be about to send its troops into Ukraine, US official says Move could happen this week as official says Minsk is ‘now an extension of the Kremlin’
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 ‘Unacceptable’ Truss statements sparked Putin’s nuclear alert, Kremlin claims The UK has alleged that Russia’s threat is an attempt to distract from its losses amid a fierce Ukrainian resistance.
Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022 Fears civilian death toll will soar as Russian forces ‘use more heavy artillery and rockets’ to hit key cities West concerned Moscow is launching more indiscriminate strikes on urban areas as invasion suffers setbacks
Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022 Shell faces pressure over Gazprom after rival BP pulls plug on $25bn Russia assets ENERGY giant BP’s decision to sever links with Kremlin-controlled Rosneft has piled pressure on other oil majors to follow suit, with FTSE 100 rival Shell facing calls to dump its Russian assets.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022 Kremlin Says Russia’s Economic Reality Has Changed, Stands by C.Bank The Kremlin on Monday said Russia's economic reality had changed but saw no reason to doubt the effectiveness and reliability of the central bank, which hiked interest rates to 20% as it sought to shield the economy from unprecedented Western sanctions. The bank has also introduced some capital controls as…
Reuters · Feb 28, 2022 Kremlin defends logic for actions in Ukraine, berates 'hostile' EU Russia on Monday doubled down on the logic for sending its forces into Ukraine as it condemned a European Union decision to fund the delivery of weapons to Kyiv.
Reuters · Feb 28, 2022 Kremlin hopes talks with Ukraine will start imminently, won't comment on their aim The Kremlin on Monday said it hoped talks with the Ukrainian side would start imminently, but declined to comment on Moscow's aim in negotiations, as Russian invasion forces seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine.