UN secretary general describes war in Ukraine as ‘absurdity’ in 21st century António Guterres visits Borodianka outside Kyiv where Russian forces are accused of massacring civilians The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022
Russia must be prised out of Ukraine like ‘a limpet off a rock’ says Wallace The Defence Secretary said the UK was looking at the options for providing anti-ship missiles. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will push for 'cancerous growth' of Russia to be removed from Ukraine The Defence Secretary's comments come after a bullish speech from Foreign Secretary Liz Truss aiming to push Russia back over the border from territory it invaded in 2014. Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022
UK warns Putin he will be 'outgunned and outnumbered' after chilling nuclear hint Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said he wasn't 'rattled' by Putin's threats - and warned Britain has nuclear-armed submarines 'deep underwater, hiding, waiting, in case Britain needs to be protected' Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022
Putin could dig in ‘like a cancerous growth’ in Ukraine, says Defence Secretary Vladimir Putin could seek to consolidate Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine and dig in like a “cancerous growth”, the UK’s Defence Secretary has warned. Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2022
Ukraine war may last five years, warns Truss with call for West to ‘double down’ on support for Kyiv Foreign secretary calls for allies to send tanks, planes and other heavy weapons to Ukraine, saying ‘inaction would be the greatest provocation’ The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
UK demands 'cancerous growth' Putin leave ALL territory in Ukraine Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said Russian forces must leave 'the whole of Ukraine', including Crimea - which was annexed by Moscow in 2014 Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022
West must push Russia out of 'whole of Ukraine', Liz Truss says The Foreign Secretary is calling for a more established international network of Western allies Manchester Evening News · Apr 28, 2022
Thursday briefing: The cost of living strategies that could actually work In this morning’s newsletter: Archie Bland talks to economics correspondent Richard Partington about what more the government could do to help the worst off in society The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022
Nato says it is ready to maintain its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia for years – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war in our new live blog The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 64 of the invasion Vladimir Putin warns against western intervention in Ukraine; Liz Truss says the war must be a ‘catalyst for change’; António Guterres visits Kyiv The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022
Ukraine war may last a decade and Putin a 'desperate rogue operator', says Truss UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss slammed Vladimir Putin as a "desperate rogue operator", worse than previous Soviet leaders, and said the invasion of Ukraine could go on for 10 years Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022
In confrontational message to Beijing, Liz Truss warns of economic retaliation if China fails to ‘play by rules’ G7 alliance should act as ‘economic Nato’ defending members targeted by autocratic regimes, says foreign secretary The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
Liz Truss issues threat to China and says Ukraine war must be ‘a catalyst for wider change’ Liz Truss called on the G7 to form an economic Nato in order to deter rogue states Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022
Reuters · Apr 27, 2022 UK's Truss tells China its rise depends on playing by the rules British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Wednesday warned China that failure to play by global rules would cut short its rise as a superpower, and said the West should ensure that Taiwan can defend itself.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 UK: Allies must 'double down' and send Ukraine tanks, jets Britain’s top diplomat says Western allies should send tanks, planes and other heavy weapons to Ukraine, saying “inaction would be the greatest provocation.”
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022 Putin threatens Ukraine allies as Truss urges ‘doubling down’ on support for Kyiv Russian president says retaliation against outside interference will be ‘lightning-fast’ as UK foreign secretary calls for total expulsion of Russian forces.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Truss says West must overhaul approach to international security The Foreign Secretary said the G7 should act as an ‘economic Nato’, while there must be ‘no free pass’ for nations which ignore the rules.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022 The Guardian view on war in Ukraine: the stakes rise higher Editorial: Vladimir Putin’s frustration is leading him to escalate Russia’s confrontation with the west
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 MPs wear Russian sanctions as ‘badge of honour’ Moscow has banned nearly 300 current and former MPs from entering Russia in retaliatory action over the UK’s response to the invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 287 MPs banned from entering Russia for ‘whipping up Russophobic hysteria’ Moscow announced the move in response to the UK sanctioning 386 members of the lower house of the Russian parliament.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Liz Truss backtracks on call for West to send war planes to Ukraine Foriegn secretary understood to want ‘plane parts’ to be delivered – after Dominic Raab failed to endorse tougher approach
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022 Raab under pressure over lack of action on cost of living crisis Deputy PM says cabinet still working through ideas, while not dismissing call for higher defence spending
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Boris Johnson failing to set out ‘mission success ‘in Ukraine as war drags on, senior Tory warns ’What are we collectively trying to achieve? What is mission success’, Tobias Ellwood demands to know
The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022 United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, arrives in Ukraine – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war in our new live blog