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Facing growing world censure over Ukraine, Russia intensifies attacks

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday intensified a wide-ranging offensive targeting key Ukrainian cities, menacing the capital of Kyiv with a miles-long military convoy, launching deadly strikes on the second-largest city of Kharkiv and apparently breaching a strategic Black Sea port city with tanks and troops.

Los Angeles Times

Kyiv’s defenders vow to fight as Russian forces close in on major cities

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday pressed ahead with a wide-ranging but slow-moving offensive targeting key Ukrainian cities, menacing the capital of Kyiv with a miles-long military convoy, launching deadly strikes on the second-largest city of Kharkiv and apparently breaching a strategic Black Sea port city with tanks and troops.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine war: what are Russia's strategic aims and how effectively are they achieving them?

If generals are to succeed in the eyes of their political masters, they need to be given clear guidance as to what success will look like. “Tell me how this ends” General David Petraeus, who commanded the US 101st Airborne Division, had wanted to know before the invasion of Iraq…

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Dramatic call with Ukraine leader prompted historic EU move to provide arms

Early on Saturday morning, some 48 hours after Russian military forces had pushed into his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy put in a call from Kyiv to Brussels with a plea for military assistance.

Reuters

Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv under ‘mass shelling and bombing’

Russian forces said they had captured a port on the Black Sea on Wednesday as Russian and Ukrainian troops battled for another city and Ukraine's leader said Moscow wanted to "erase" his country.

Radio France Internationale

Ukrainians say they are fighting on in biggest city yet claimed by Russia

WASHINGTON/KYIV/KHARKIV: Ukrainians said they were fighting on in the southern port of Kherson, the first sizeable city Russia claimed to have seized, while Russian airstrikes and bombardment caused devastation in cities that Moscow's bogged down forces have failed to capture.

Bangkok Post

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

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4,000 'thugs for hire' from murderous Wagner Group released onto Kyiv's streets

Mercenaries from the Wagner Group are have been handed a hit-list of 24 men in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, including President Volodymyr Zelensky and the two Klitschko brothers

Daily Mirror

Russia lays siege to southern Ukraine, seizes nuclear plant

Russia is surrounding and bombarding Ukraine's largest cities.

Axios

Non-Ukrainian refugees recount their long journey to Poland

More than 450,000 fled to Poland after it opened its borders to anyone regardless of nationality and documents held.

Al Jazeera

Two Ukrainian footballers killed in Kyiv after Russia invasion

Two Ukrainian footballers, Vitalii Sapylo and Dmytro Martynenko, have been killed following their country’s invasion by Russia.

Evening Standard

Ukraine war in photos, day seven: Images reveal devastation caused by Putin’s invasion

Thousands are feared dead, and hundreds of thousands are fleeing their homes as the deadly bombardment closes in on Kharkiv and Kyiv

The Independent UK

How London chefs are supporting Ukraine, from #CookForUkraine to fundraisers for the Red Cross

London restaurants have stepped up to support Ukrainians by putting food on the table in the name of peace

Evening Standard

Johnson: Putin’s ‘abhorrent’ actions in Ukraine could be war crimes

Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday morning before updating MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions.

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Irish Mirror

Oleksandr Usyk vows to kill "if necessary" as boxer joins fight against Vladimir Putin

Usyk, along with a number of fellow fighters, has returned to Kiev where he has been pictured dressed in military clothing while holding a weapon

Wales Online

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

Daily Mirror

What is Babi Yar? Russian missile causes destruction at Jewish memorial site in Kyiv

The site of a brutal Jewish massacre, Holocaust memorial Babi Yar, has suffered from nearby Russian attacks in Kyiv. Here's everything you need to know about the sacred site

Manchester Evening News

BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker responds after backlash for apologising as Ukrainian singer swears over Putin

The presenter and co-host Sally Nugent were joined by Maria Burmaka via video link from her home in Kyiv

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Evening Standard

Race to flee Kyiv amid fears of Russian carpet bombing

Families in desperate bid to escape from Kyiv

The Independent UK

Johnson’s ‘disgust’ at attacks on Ukraine amid fears Putin will ramp up violence

The Prime Minister offered support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a call on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

I escaped Kyiv, but nowhere in Ukraine is truly safe until Putin is stopped

We are fighting to defend democracy and urgently need support from western governments, says Tetiana Pechonchyk, head of a human rights centre in Kyiv

Wales Online

Viewers hail BBC war reporter Clive Myrie for name-checking rivals in 'incredible' message from Kyiv bunker

Reporter was explaining why journalists travel to war zones to bring the news to those at home

France 24

How will the battle for Kyiv end?

IN THE PAPERS - Wednesday, March 2: We look at all the reactions from the printed, online and illustrated press as Russian troops encircle the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Also, a British intelligence company has intercepted video and audio recordings of Russian troops which suggest disarray and mayhem in the ranks.…

Daily Mirror

No-fly zone in Ukraine could lead to nuclear WW3 with Russia, defence chiefs suggest

Rejecting calls for a no-fly zone, Ben Wallace warned Russia is a “nuclear-armed power” which “may view escalation of all means” - while General Sir Adrian Bradshaw said it would lead to “the third world war in anybody’s language”

Irish Mirror

Joe Brolly salutes Vasyl Lomachenko for choosing 'hero's way' and fighting for Ukraine against Vladimir Putin's Russian forces

The former three-weight world champion is defending his country after Vladimir Putin's forces launched a deadly assault last Thursday

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