Live updates: Ukraine: Russian strike hits hospital Ukrainian officials say a Russian strike has hit a children’s hospital and maternity facility in the besieged southeastern port city of Mariupol The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
Wednesday briefing: US declines to put Polish jets in Ukraine Washington says MiG-29 offer by Poland not feasible … call for mandatory tracking of children in England … and why sex is better in your 70s The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2022
Pentagon rejects Poland’s surprise offer of MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine Pentagon says ‘rationale’ of such an offer is not clear to US The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
Harris trip to Poland takes a turn over jets for Ukraine Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Warsaw to thank Poland for taking in Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion is taking an unexpected turn The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
Harris's trip to Poland, Romania will focus on next steps against Russia U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will collaborate with Poland and Romania on next steps to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and reassure them of Washington's support during her meetings with leaders of both countries starting Thursday. Reuters · Mar 9, 2022
US rejects Poland’s offer to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine Pentagon says Polish proposal to transfer Soviet-era planes to Kyiv via US base in Germany is not tenable. Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022
Polish plan to get fighter jets into hands of Ukrainian pilots complicates Harris’ visit to Warsaw WASHINGTON — The Polish government’s decision to transfer fighter jets to the U.S. in the hopes of getting them into the hands of Ukrainian pilots has complicated a visit by Vice President Kamala Harris just hours before she was set to depart for Warsaw. Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2022
Aid truck prepares to leave Belfast destined for Ukraine One of several collections of aid donated in Northern Ireland is due to set out across Europe Belfast Live · Mar 9, 2022
US rejects Poland's fighter jets offer but sends NATO ally missile batteries The United States has called the offer from Poland to send Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets to a US base in Germany - to be then given to Ukraine's air forces - "untenable" Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022
Civilian casualties climb to 1,424 in Ukraine but likely many more, UN says: Key points NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday finally evacuated about 700 Indian students from Sumy in northeastern Ukraine. The Times of India · Mar 9, 2022
Crowds line train stations in Germany and Poland to welcome Ukrainian refugees into their homes As millions of Ukrainian refugees pour into neighbouring countries including Germany and Poland to escape the growing Ukraine-Russia conflict, everyday citizens are welcoming strangers into their homes. ABC News · Mar 9, 2022
Robert Lewandowski makes history as Bayern Munich demolish RB Salzburg to advance in Champions League The Poland striker reached the 40-goal mark for the sixth successive season The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Why is Poland giving MiG-29 fighter jets to the US – and is it a risky move? Will decision to give jets to US for expected transfer to Ukrainian forces make a significant difference to war with Russia? The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022
U.S. surprised at Poland's decision to give it fighter jets for Ukraine Poland's decision to put all its MiG-29 fighter jets at the disposal of the United States was "a surprise move" by Warsaw, the U.S. State Department's No. 3 diplomat said on Tuesday, after Ukraine asked European countries to provide aircraft to help it fight Russia's invasion. Reuters · Mar 8, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 Poland offers fighter jets to US in plan to help Ukraine Poland says it will give all of its MiG-29 fighter jets to the U.S., apparently agreeing to an arrangement that would allow them to be used by Ukraine’s military
Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022 Latest Ukraine updates: Strike hits Mariupol hospital complex Ukraine news for March 9: Russian attack hits a children’s hospital in besieged port city, Ukrainian officials say.
The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2022 US dismisses Polish plan to provide fighter jets to be sent to Ukraine Pentagon says plan for Poles to give Soviet-era jets to US ‘not tenable’ as Ukraine cities await promised Russian ceasefire
Dublin Live · Mar 8, 2022 WATCH: Truckers carrying aid for Ukraine depart Dublin Port as they praise 'huge generosity' of public Many of the drivers are making the journey as unpaid volunteers
Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022 FIFA confirm Russia kicked out of Qatar World Cup as Poland given bye to playoff final FIFA has taken the decision to suspend Russia from their World Cup playoff semi-final which had been due to take place later this month, with Poland advancing to the final
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 Poland ready to send fighter jets to US base in Germany for transfer to Ukraine after Zelensky plea Soviet era jets on verge of being sent to Ukraine from Eastern European allies
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2022 FIFA suspend Ukraine’s World Cup playoff with Scotland and give Poland a bye against Russia FIFA have agreed to Ukraine’s request to postpone their World Cup qualifying playoff against Scotland.
ABC News · Mar 8, 2022 Ukraine-Russia war updates: Humanitarian corridors open in six cities, Ukraine authorities say — as it happened In the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol there have been claims of shelling as elsewhere residents are looking to exit through humanitarian corridors.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 A Hamptons pastry chef, a new bride and a father who won the green card lottery: The Ukrainians returning home from US to fight for their country While more than two million refugees have evacuated Ukraine to escape Russia’s violent assault on troops and civilians alike, a growing number of Ukrainians living in the US are making the opposite journey to return to their homes and fight. Rachel Sharp reports
Axios · Mar 8, 2022 Pentagon rejects Polish plan to give fighter jets to U.S. to supply Ukraine The plan "raises serious concerns for the entire NATO alliance," Kirby said.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 AP PHOTOS: Tulips, hugs for refugees on women's holiday The mouth of a harried woman who has just fled war-battered Ukraine curves up in a tentative smile when a Romanian immigrations officer hands her a purple tulip he has plucked from a bouquet. A glimmer of hope and gratitude appear on the face of another woman as she clutches…