UN chief says world ‘walking into wider war’ in Ukraine Russian forces have been advancing for the first time in six months in relentless battles in eastern Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskiy welcomes new appointments after confusion over defence minister Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked parliament on Tuesday for approving his proposed candidates for Cabinet jobs and called for an end to "rumours or any other pseudo-information" that could undermine unity in the war against Russia. Reuters · Feb 7, 2023
Ukraine releases video appearing to show Russian troops beating own wounded officer Footage thought to show Wagner group fighters beating commander with what appear to be shovelsWarning: video contains footage that some viewers may find distressing The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023
Russian reinforcements pour into eastern Ukraine ahead of anticipated new offensive, local governor says Desperate for Western military aid to arrive, Ukraine anticipates a major offensive could be launched by Russia for "symbolic" reasons around the February 24 anniversary of the invasion, as the war reaches a pivotal point. ABC News · Feb 7, 2023
Russia hits Ukraine power grid and gains ground in east; Biden to visit Poland Russian missiles hit power facilities on Friday across Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned from a tour of Western capitals and Ukrainian officials said a long-awaited Russian offensive was underway in the east. Reuters · Feb 6, 2023
Factbox-Who is Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's potential next defence minister? Kyrylo Budanov, who is expected to become Ukraine's next defence minister, is a young officer who enjoyed a meteoric rise to become military intelligence chief, decorated for his role in operations that mostly remain secret. Reuters · Feb 6, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 348 of the invasion Ukraine’s defence minister to be reshuffled into another job, Zelenskiy ally says; Ukraine braces for possible major Russian offensive this month The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023
Russia assembles troops for possible offensive in Luhansk, Ukraine says ‘Battles for the region are heating up’ as Russian forces are located in Donetsk The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023
First Leopard tank arrives in Poland in boost for Ukraine as Russia ‘plans major offensive’ The first Canadian Leopard 2 battle tank has arrived in Poland Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023
Ukraine's defence ministry in turmoil as Russia readies offensive Ukraine sowed confusion on Monday about whether its defence minister would be replaced, creating doubts about the leadership of its war effort just as it braces for an expected Russian offensive. Reuters · Feb 6, 2023
Russians ‘eradicating towns’ in eastern Donbas; UN chief warns world is walking into wider war – as it happened Donetsk governor says Russian forces throwing new troops at frontline; António Guterres says ‘prospects for peace keep diminishing’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023
Ukraine to replace Reznikov amid corruption scandal: Legislator Oleksii Reznikov’s removal would be the highest-profile change since a corruption scandal at his ministry last month. Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2023
Ukraine news – live: Zelensky replaces defence minister over scandal in wartime reshuffle Reznikov’s ministry accused of making wartime purchases of military rations at inflated prices The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Ukraine braced for fresh Russian offensive ahead of war anniversary Kyiv expects Moscow to launch new attack for ‘symbolic’ reasons despite not being militarily prepared, minister says The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023 Ukraine’s defense minister to be replaced, top lawmaker says Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced by the head of military intelligence as the country braces for a Russian offensive, a senior lawmaker from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s party said.
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023 Ukraine replaces its defence minister Removing Oleksii Reznikov in favour of intelligence chief is ‘absolutely logical for wartime’, says senior politician
Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2023 ‘Mission completed’: Ukraine minister says warplanes on the way Russia may launch a major offensive in coming weeks, but Ukraine says it has troops and resources to repel the attack.
Reuters · Feb 5, 2023 Ukraine to replace defence minister in wartime reshuffle -top lawmaker Ukraine is set to replace Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov with the chief of its military spy agency, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in a reshuffle at the forefront of Ukraine's war campaign.
Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2023 Ukraine expects major Russian offensive within weeks Ukraine expects a possible major Russian offensive last this month, Ukraine’s defence minister said on Sunday.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023 Ukraine’s defence minister to be moved from post, says Zelenskiy ally Head of president’s parliamentary bloc seems to confirm reshuffle of Oleksii Reznikov as Russians close in on Bakhmut
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 5, 2023 Ukraine Ready to Repel Possible Russian Offensive this Month, Defense Minister Ukraine expects a possible major Russian offensive this month, but Kyiv has the reserves to hold back Moscow's forces even though the latest Western military supplies will not all arrive in time, Ukraine's defense minister said on Sunday. Russia could launch the new attack for "symbolic" reasons around the first…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 347 of the invasion Arming Ukraine is swiftest path to peace, says UK foreign secretary; Ukraine warns of renewed Russian offensive this month
Reuters · Feb 5, 2023 Ukraine ready to repel possible Russian offensive this month, defence minister Ukraine expects a possible major Russian offensive this month, but Kyiv has the reserves to hold back Moscow's forces even though the latest Western military supplies will not all arrive in time, Ukraine's defence minister said on Sunday.
Reuters · Feb 5, 2023 Ukraine says it will not strike Russian territory with new missiles Ukraine will not use longer-range weapons pledged by the United States to hit Russian territory and will only target Russian units in occupied Ukrainian territory, Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Sunday.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: more than 100 soldiers returned to Kyiv in prisoner exchange Announcement from Ukrainian president’s office follows Russian statement on 63 of its own soldiers