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Putin’s claim Britain is sending nuclear arms to Ukraine is ‘bonkers’ says expert

‘There is no way that you could create a nuclear explosion with depleted uranium’

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

To be constructive, China should urge end of Ukraine invasion -White House

If China wants to play a constructive role in Ukraine, its president, Xi Jinping, should urge Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine, John Kirby, the White House national security spokesperson, said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023

Republican lawmakers press Biden to send cluster bombs to Ukraine -letter

Four Republican members of Congress urged U.S. President Joe Biden to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, alleging in a Tuesday letter to the White House that the administration fears doing so would be seen as an escalation by Russia.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023

Putin says Russia ‘will respond’ if UK supplies depleted uranium shells to Ukraine

Russian leader reacts to comments by UK defence minister that Britain will supply armour-piercing rounds to Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

UK dismisses Putin ‘disinformation’ over depleted uranium tank ammunition

The Russian leader said Moscow will ‘respond accordingly’ if the West supplies weapons ‘with a nuclear component’ to Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Putin’s two-day charm offensive with Xi underlines who’s boss

Kremlin toasts the Russian-Chinese partnership, which appears warm but far from equal

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

‘Signs’ Putin has requested lethal weapons from China, Nato chief says

Don’t support ‘illegal war’ in Ukraine, Jens Stoltenberg urges Xi Jinping

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Russia issues ambiguous 'response' threat as UK gives Ukraine uranium rounds

Vladimir Putin responded to the news that some of the ammunition being sent to Ukraine includes armour-piercing rounds that contain depleted uranium.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

Day two of talks between Xi and Putin sees pledge to deepen strategic partnership

Presidents Xi and Putin hail a close strategic partnership as Western sanctions on Russia open a door for trade with China.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2023

Zelenskiy: Kyiv proposed that Beijing join Ukraine's peace formula, still waiting for response

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Kyiv had suggested to China that Beijing join a Ukrainian peace formula to end Russia's war in Ukraine, but that it was still waiting for an answer.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023