Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 312 of the invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledges to fight for freedom in 2023; Putin says Moscow will ‘never give in’ to west The Guardian - AU · Jan 1, 2023
Russia launches fresh strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskiy delivers new year message of hope President says country ready to fight for return to normal life as Moscow launches latest wave of attacks The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023
Defiant Ukrainians cheer New Year as drones blasted from skies Ukrainians cheered from their balconies while their air defences blasted Russian missiles and drones out of the sky in the first hours of 2023, as Moscow saw in the new year by attacking civilian targets across Ukraine. Reuters · Jan 1, 2023
Idaho murders - update: Bryan Kohberger’s family speak out for first time since Pennsylvania arrest Moscow Police name Bryan Christopher Kohberger as main suspect in Idaho murders during press conference following capture near Scranton, Pennsylvania The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2023
University of Idaho victims’ families applaud arrest, but brace for ‘next chapter of this nightmare’ BOISE, Idaho — Stacy Chapin, mother of one of the four victims of the fatal stabbings in Moscow, was thankful but reserved in her response to Friday’s news that a suspect in the homicides had been arrested. Tribune News Service · Dec 31, 2022
Moscow murders suspect Bryan Kohberger will ‘waive right to extradition hearing’ to expedite return to Idaho Mr Kohberger’s public defender has said the suspected murderer is “eager to be exonerated” The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022
Man accused in University of Idaho deaths plans to waive extradition, ask for public defender MOSCOW, Idaho — The Washington State University graduate student accused of murdering four University of Idaho students won’t fight plans to extradite him to Idaho, his lawyer says. Tribune News Service · Dec 31, 2022
Grieving families of slain University of Idaho students thank police after suspect is arrested Parents of the victims thanked law enforcement after an arrest in the quadruple murder was announced on Friday The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022
Muscovites mark muted New Year without fireworks, hope for peace People in the centre of Moscow prepared late on Saturday to mark a somewhat muted New Year's Eve without the usual fireworks and celebrations on Red Square, with many saying they wanted peace in 2023. Reuters · Dec 31, 2022
Putin accuses West of using Ukraine to destroy his country as Russia launches latest missile salvo Ukrainian President Zelensky responds by saying Moscow is in league with the devil The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022
Russia, Türkiye FMs Discuss Holding Fresh Syria Meeting Russia and Türkiye’s foreign ministers discussed holding another three-way Türkiye-Syria-Russia ministers' meeting in a phone call on Saturday, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber said, adding that the meeting could take place in the second half of January. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the two had discussed the situation in Syria… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022
On New Year's, Putin slams West for hypocrisy, aggression President Vladimir Putin has used his New Year’s address to the nation to accuse Western countries of aggression and trying to use the conflict in Ukraine to undermine Moscow The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022
Russia’s Shoigu Says Victory ‘Inevitable’ in New Year Message Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said victory for Russia over Ukraine was "inevitable" as he hailed Russian soldiers' heroism in a New Year's video message. Moscow's defense chief, who has been heavily criticized by pro-war voices in Russia for battlefield failures during the 10-month campaign, said the situation on the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022
War against Ukraine has left Russia isolated and struggling — with more tumult ahead Russia will end 2022 in a weaker global standing than when the year began. Its struggles in Ukraine surprised the Kremlin, and the global punishments are starting to hamper the Russian economy. WEKU · Dec 31, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022 Erdogan Proceeding with Efforts to Normalize Ties with Assad, Prioritizes Refugee Return Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ready to meet with head of the Syrian regime Bashar al-Assad if the appropriate conditions are met. Sources indicated that the recent meeting in Moscow between the defense ministers and heads of the intelligence services of Türkiye, Syria and Russia discussed a roadmap for…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022 Putin Tells Xi He Wants to Ramp up Military Cooperation Russian leader Vladimir Putin told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday he was keen to ramp up military cooperation and hailed the two countries' efforts to counter Western influence. Battered by unprecedented Western sanctions over Moscow's assault against Ukraine, Putin wants to strengthen political, economic and military ties with China.…
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022 Arrest of suspect in killings ‘a relief’ to Idaho campus The arrest of a suspect in last month's fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students has brought relief to the small college community of Moscow, Idaho
Tribune News Service · Dec 31, 2022 Four first-degree murder charges for man arrested in killings of University of Idaho students BOISE, Idaho — A graduate student at nearby Washington State University was arrested in Pennsylvania in the killings of four University of Idaho students, Moscow police confirmed Friday.
Tribune News Service · Dec 31, 2022 ‘Justice will be found’: Moscow police confirm man is in custody in killings of 4 University of Idaho students BOISE, Idaho — The Moscow Police Department on Friday announced the arrest of a Washington State graduate student in the killing of four University of Idaho students at an off-campus apartment on Nov. 13, but still could reveal very little about the investigation.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022 British citizens and officials receive honours for response to war in Ukraine Several diplomats at the Kyiv and Moscow embassies have been made OBEs.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022 A Pocono mountain raid and months of questions: How police finally made an arrest in the Idaho murders For nearly seven weeks police gave little information on what they knew about the murders of Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Kaylee Goncalves, writes Io Dodds
Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022 4 first-degree murder charges for man arrested in University of Idaho killings BOISE, Idaho — The Moscow Police Department confirmed at a press conference Friday afternoon that Bryan Christopher Kohberger had been arrested in Pennsylvania in the killings of four University of Idaho students in the early morning hours of Nov. 13.
Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022 Night of terror as Bryan Kohberger 'stabbed 4 students to death in their sleep' Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was arrested by authorities in Pennsylvania, across the US from Moscow, Idaho, where four students were brutally slain in their beds in mid-November
Reuters · Dec 30, 2022 U.S. concerned by China's ties with Russia, State Dept says after Putin-Xi call The United States is concerned by China's alignment with Russia as Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said on Friday after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video meeting.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022 Idaho murders: How to watch Moscow police press conference after suspect’s arrest Suspect arrested early Friday morning