Russian journalist gets 6 years in penal colony over Ukraine war The Kremlin has banned the spread of ‘false information’ or criticism about the Russian army during the war in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2023
NATO Chief Heads to Ankara as Türkiye Holds up Nordics NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg conceded Wednesday that Türkiye has blocked efforts to let Finland and Sweden join the world’s biggest security alliance at the same time, and said he is heading to Ankara to discuss the issue with the Turkish president and foreign minister. Finland and neighboring Sweden abandoned decades… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023
Russian Bombers Intercepted by NORAD Near Alaska Several Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets were intercepted by North American air defense forces as they flew over international airspace near Alaska, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said, in routine incidents unrelated to tensions over the war in Ukraine. The aircraft, which were identified on Monday, did… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023
EU expected to sanction IRGC entities over drones sent to Russia for war Until recently, most of the EU focus was on Iran's nuclear program and not on the IRGC military activity abroad. Axios · Feb 15, 2023
Russian army has lost up to half of key battle tanks, analysts estimate Experts say Moscow has large number of cold-war era models in storage so can continue war in Ukraine for some time The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023
Vladimir Putin has already LOST war with Ukraine, top US general claims Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley has slammed Russia for launching an unprovoked attack on Ukraine and admitted they've "lost strategically, operationally, and tactically" Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023
Ukraine war: 'soccer plot' raises fears of fresh Russian attempts to destabilise neighbouring Moldova Moldova has been sliding into yet another crisis following the resignation of its prime minister, Natalia Gavrilita, and fears that Russia was plotting a coup to overthrow the pro-western president, Maia Sandu. The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023
Ukraine invasion exposed Europe's 'vulnerabilities', admits UK defence chief But Ben Wallace branded fears the UK would not be able to take over a key NATO responsibility as 'just b*******' when he was tackled about the claim on live television Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023
Filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov on Russia’s climate of violence His latest film “Tchaikovsky’s Wife” is a surreal and stylish historical drama, shining a light on a woman overshadowed by her famous composer husband. Director Kirill Serebrennikov tells us how Antonina Miliukova railed against the anti-woman climate in 19th century Russia, and how institutional violence and propaganda have become features… France 24 · Feb 15, 2023
Vladimir Putin deploys supersonic nuclear bombers over sea just north of UK in threat It is the second time this week that Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed his strategic aircraft in the Norwegian Sea in what has been interpreted as a warning to the West Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023
Infographic: How much have NATO members spent on Ukraine? Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 30 members of the alliance have committed at least $80bn of aid to Kyiv. Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2023
Ukraine defence minister confident West will send jets Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Wednesday he was "absolutely" confident Western countries will supply fighter jets to Kyiv to help fight Russia's invasion even though some have been cool on the idea so far. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
'Executed' Russian Wagner fighter shown unharmed in new video A Russian mercenary shown on video this week ostensibly being executed for desertion by the Wagner private militia has appeared, unharmed, with Wagner's chief on another clip aired on Wednesday. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
Security guard filmed images of colleagues’ families inside embassy, court told David Smith has admitted sending classified documents to the Russian Embassy anonymously in May and November 2020. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023 India's imports from Russia up 384% in April-January NEW DELHI: India's imports from Russia has jumped about five times to $37.31 billion during April-January this fiscal on account of increasing inbound shipments of crude oil from that country, according to the commerce ministry data.
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 EU seeks new Russia sanctions package, targets Iran's drones The European Union is considering a new set of sanctions totaling 11 billion euros to against Russia and also some third countries providing vital equipment that Moscow uses to boost its troops on the battlegrounds in Ukraine
Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023 British embassy guard ‘endangered colleagues when spying for Russia as Ukraine war loomed’ At the Old Bailey David Ballantyne Smith faced claims he had put embassy staff “in danger”
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Russia general who led crackdown on dissent ‘kills himself’ after being fired by Putin Vladimir Makarov described as main organiser in ‘hunt’ for Kremlin opponents
Reuters · Feb 15, 2023 Ukraine says Russians mounting constant attacks, pouring in forces Russian troops are mounting constant attacks on Ukraine's positions in the east and pouring troops into the region, although forces loyal to Kyiv are holding on, senior Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023 Russia’s New Foreign Policy to Focus on Ending Western ‘Monopoly’ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow would focus on ending what he called a Western "monopoly" over global affairs as part of a new foreign policy, accusing the West of suppressing rival centers of power. Russian state media reported last week that President Vladimir Putin was…
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Ukraine news – live: Russia failing to ‘punch through’ despite 97% of army at war ‘That has come at a huge cost to the Russian army,’ UK defence secretary says
Reuters · Feb 15, 2023 Russian journalist gets six years for accusing Russia of Ukraine theatre bombing A Russian journalist was sentenced to six years in a penal colony on Wednesday for accusing the Russian air force of bombing a theatre in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol last April where women and children were sheltering.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023 Ukraine Calls on UN, Türkiye to Prevent Russia from Obstructing Grain Deal Ukraine appealed on Wednesday to the United Nations and Türkiye to press Russia to immediately stop hindering Ukrainian grain shipments that supply millions of people and not to use the food as a weapon. After an almost six-month blockade caused by the Russian invasion, three Ukrainian Black Sea ports were…
WEKU · Feb 15, 2023 U.N. agencies seek $5.6 billion to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad The U.N.'s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia's invasion.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023 Russia Reports Battlefield Advances as Ukraine Urges Faster Military Aid Russia said on Wednesday its troops had broken through two fortified lines of Ukrainian defenses on the eastern front, as Kyiv described the situation there as difficult and demanded faster military aid ahead of a predicted Russian offensive. The Russian Defense Ministry said the Ukrainians had retreated in the face…