Ukraine-Russia news – live: Putin to make major changes to armed forces after months of setbacks Defence minister Sergei Shoigu says move will ‘guarantee military security; The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
Ukrainian civilians vanish and languish in Russian-run jails Many civilians have been detained by Russian forces since the war in Ukraine began The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
Australian Open bans Russian and Belarusian flags from tournament Players from the two countries are playing under a neutral flag amid the ongoing war in Ukraine Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2023
‘Former Russia Wagner Group commander’ requests asylum in Norway An alleged former commander with the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group has claimed asylum in Norway after deserting from the mercenary outfit. Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2023
Russian-installed authorities say they are in control of Ukraine's Soledar Russian-installed authorities in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region said on Tuesday they were in control of Soledar, repeating their earlier claim about the salt-mining town where intense fighting has taken place. Reuters · Jan 17, 2023
Russia Plans ‘Major Changes’ in Armed Forces from 2023 to 2026 Russia said on Tuesday that it would make "major changes" to its armed forces from 2023 to 2026, promising to shake up its military structure after months of setbacks on the battlefield in Ukraine. In addition to administrative reforms, the Defense Ministry said it would strengthen the combat capabilities of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023
Australian Open bans Russian flag after Ukraine complaint Ukraine’s ambassador criticises display of the Russian flag during Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl’s first round-match. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2023
Sweden, Finland Must Send up to 130 ‘Terrorists’ to Türkiye for NATO Bid, Erdogan Says Sweden and Finland must deport or extradite up to 130 "terrorists" to Türkiye before the Turkish parliament will approve their bids to join NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. The two Nordic states applied last year to join NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine but their bids must be approved… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 328 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 328th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2023
Russia, Belarus flags banned at Australian Open Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when they were seen among the crowd. Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023
Ukraine-Russia news – live: Putin suffering ‘profound’ problems with ‘dysfunctional’ long-range missiles Missiles stuggling to indentify tarets, MoD adds The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
Tennis fans seen hoisting Russian flag at Australian Open despite ban Tennis Australia had earlier announced a policy reversal on Russian and Belarusian flags following criticism from Ukrainian ambassador The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2023
2023 Australian Open Day 2: Tournament organisers ban Russian, Belarusian flags Tennis Australia says it has banned Russian and Belarusian flags from this year's Australian Open following an outcry on social media. The New Daily · Jan 17, 2023
Pressure mounts on Germany as Ukraine urges faster arms supplies Officials urge Germany to permit supply of the Leopard tanks to Ukraine amid fears of a renewed Russian offensive. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2023
Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023 Australian Open suspended due to intense heat amid Russian flag controversy The temperature hit the mid-30s at 2pm, which is the tournament's heat stress scale
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Cambodian experts begin training Ukrainian deminers Fifteen Ukrainian deminers are being trained by experts in Cambodia who are among the world’s best because of experience from clearing the leftovers of nearly three decades of war
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Russian flags banned at Australian Open after display at Ukrainian match Fans had been allowed to bring flags in but not to ’cause disruption’.
Reuters · Jan 17, 2023 Russia says Britain's foreign minister yet to answer for supporting Kyiv Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said late on Monday that British Foreign Minister James Cleverly, who has been sanctioned by Moscow over Ukraine, is yet to answer for his support of Kyiv.
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Australian Open bans flags from Russia, Belarus on site Flags from Russia and Belarus have been banned from the site of the Australian Open after more than one was brought into the stands by spectators at the year’s first Grand Slam tournament
Reuters · Jan 17, 2023 Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls on OSCE to do more about Ukrainians moved to Russia Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on the Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) on Monday to do more about Ukrainians that Kyiv says have been forcefully deported to Russia and their fate once inside the country.
Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023 George Santos scored donations from Russian oligarch’s cousin accused of being go-between in Stormy Daniels hush money deal Controversial Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., reportedly scored big bucks donations from a New York real estate kingpin who is a cousin of a Russian oligarch and was once accused of being a go-between in the Stormy Daniels hush money deal.
Reuters · Jan 17, 2023 Ukraine pushes for tanks as holdout Germany says new minister to decide Ukraine came a step closer on Tuesday in its bid to win a fleet of modern battle tanks it hopes could turn the course of the war with Russia, after the West's big holdout Germany said this would be the first item on its new defence minister's agenda.
Reuters · Jan 17, 2023 Ukraine's allies must intensify support to break 'ossification' of front line - Britain Ukraine's allies must intensify their military support to Kyiv to help them break a hardening of the front lines and avoid a devastating, prolonged, World War One-style battle of attrition, Britain's foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Reuters · Jan 16, 2023 U.N. watchdog optimistic about Ukraine nuclear plant protection The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Monday he hoped to make progress on a safe zone deal around the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant in Ukraine, but stressed it was a tough negotiation.
Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023 Persecuted in Russia for her faith, Jehovah’s Witness wins asylum in San Diego SAN DIEGO — When a San Diego immigration judge told Olga Ponomareva that she would be allowed to stay in the United States, she wanted to leap in the air.