Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy says Russia laying land mines Russia-Ukraine news from April 2: Ukraine’s president says retreating Russian forces creating ‘catastrophic’ situation. Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2022
Russia ‘loses nearly 18,000 troops’ as Ukraine ‘retakes’ town of Bucha A Ukrainian military spokesman said there were currently insufficient Russian troops to attack Kyiv Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2022
Ukraine accused of strike inside Russia as talks resume LVIV, Ukraine — Shifting battlefield priorities and realities rippled across Ukraine on Friday as local forces claimed to have recaptured more territory, Moscow appeared to be redeploying some of its troops and a Russian official accused Ukrainian helicopters of attacking a fuel depot inside Russia’s borders. Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022
Logistics Hub in Russia Ablaze, Ukraine Denies Hitting it Russian firefighters battled a blaze at one of Russia's main logistics hubs for its Ukraine war effort on Friday, after what Moscow described as a cross-border air raid by Ukrainian helicopters, the first of its kind in the five week war. Ukraine denied responsibility for the huge fire at the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022
Red Cross convoy heading to Mariupol unable to proceed, turns back - ICRC A Red Cross convoy travelling to the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol to evacuate civilians has turned around, the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Friday, saying it had become impossible to proceed. Reuters · Apr 1, 2022
Buses rescue 2,000 Mariupol refugees but Russia blocking aid, says Ukraine Kyiv says no aid or evacuation convoys can reach besieged city itself, where up to 170,000 still trapped The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022
Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week LVIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his nation Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in the east and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around Kyiv, the capital. Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022
Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week LVIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his compatriots Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around the capital of Kyiv. Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022
Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week LVIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his compatriots Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around the capital of Kyiv. Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022
Ukraine in fresh effort to evacuate Mariupol after Red Cross warnings Humanitarian charity says thousands of civilian lives in danger if they remain in the besieged port city The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022
Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week LVIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his compatriots Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around the capital of Kyiv. Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022
Untold story of the dogs (and cats, mice and rats) of Ukraine war David Cohen and Lucy Young report from Csengersima on the Romanian-Hungarian border Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022
Lanarkshire dad who worked in war-torn Ukraine raises thousands for Red Cross aid mission James Frame worked in Kyiv just weeks before Russian troops invaded Daily Record · Mar 31, 2022
Intercepted Russian radio shows soldiers talking about eating dogs and raping teen girl In audio obtained by the Ukrainian Security Service (SSU), Russian soldiers can be heard nonchalantly speaking in their native language about the vile acts to others over the radio Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022
Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022 Russia bombs Red Cross building as Ukrainian officials warn of humanitarian disaster A Red Cross building in Mariupol, Ukraine, was struck with artillery and targeted by warplanes. Russia attacked it even though its roof is marked with an internationally recognised Red Cross symbol
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 The stark reality of the Ukrainian refugee crisis at the Romanian-Hungarian border David Cohen travelled to Csengersima on the Romanian-Hungarian border to help with the Red Cross’s relief effort for the Ukrainian refugees fleeing civilian bombings
Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2022 Checkpoint in no man’s land offers respite for those fleeing Russian attacks David Cohen reports from the Romanian-Hungarian border where Ukrainian refugees are being met by a smiling Peter Turi and his team
Irish Mirror · Mar 28, 2022 Ireland could house Ukrainian refugees in tents as Government 'exploring all options' Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said the use of tents will be “a last option,” but senior Government figures have said there is no real alternative if up to 30,000 refugees arrive into Ireland in the coming weeks
Irish Mirror · Mar 27, 2022 Irish priests register to offer accommodation to Ukraine refugees Fr Paul Byrne is one of a growing number of priests in the diocese who have registered with the Red Cross to offer his spare room
The Times of India · Mar 27, 2022 Andhra Pradesh: Corporate firms should play proactive role in providing relief to poor, says Guntur West DSP K Supraja GUNTUR: Stating that corporate firms should play a proactive role in extending financial assistance to the needy people, Guntur West DSP K Supraja lauded the services of Red Cross society in roping in many corporate firms to provide relief to the underprivileged.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 27, 2022 Affluent Cheshire town where £2,000 price tags can be found in charity shops There are some expensive finds - and bargains to be had
France 24 · Mar 27, 2022 Zelensky says Ukrainian neutrality on the table ahead of fresh talks with Russia in Turkey Ukraine is willing to become neutral and compromise over the status of the eastern Donbas region as part of a peace deal, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, after a Ukrainian negotiator said the next round of face-to-face talks with Russia would be held in Turkey on March 28-30. Read…
Reuters · Mar 27, 2022 Ukraine asks Red Cross not to open office in Russia's Rostov-on-Don Ukraine has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross not to open a planned office in Russia's Rostov-on-Don, saying it would legitimise Moscow's "humanitarian corridors" and the abduction and forced deportation of Ukranians.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2022 Zelenskiy promises to work for new sanctions against Russia – as it happened Volodymyr Zelenskiy says new round of negotiations ahead but that deal would have to be subject to referendum; Joe Biden rejects suggestion he was calling for regime change in Moscow
Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022 Galloway and Crossmichael will always be home for Anne Carstairs Anne Carstairs has been around the world for her professional and voluntary work but is always happiest beside the River Dee