Ukraine’s museums keep watch over priceless gold in bid to halt Russian looters Experts monitoring the loss of Scythian artefacts have been shocked at scale of theft by Putin’s forces The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022
Putin prepares new hypersonic ‘meteorite’ missile that can hit any target in the world in under 30 minutes Missile is reportedly installed in an underground launch silo in the Orenburg region The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022
Key Ukrainian city's rapid fall leaves unanswered questions About two dozen Ukrainian civilian volunteers were killed on March 1 by Russian troops who entered the southern city of Kherson The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022
Ukraine Races to Restore Power after Russian Missiles Batter Grid Ukraine worked Saturday to restore electricity and water supplies after Russia's latest wave of attacks pitched multiple cities into darkness and forced people to endure sub-zero temperatures without heating or running water. The volley of missiles unleashed Friday came as President Vladimir Putin held extensive meetings with the military top… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 18, 2022
Ukraine war: Russian soldiers’ ‘low morale over high casualties and poor leadership’ Opera singers, actors and circus performers to be sent into battle to raise ‘fragile morale’ The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022
Heating restored in freezing Kyiv - Mayor Klitschko Heating has been fully restored to Kyiv after the latest Russian bombardment that targeted water and power infrastructure, the capital's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Sunday. Reuters · Dec 18, 2022
Russia ‘may try to re-enact its early invasion plans of Ukraine on anniversary of war’ Military commander warns Moscow may again try to seize Kyiv after invading from Belarus in the north The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022
David Pratt's Four Corners: Ukraine, Burkina Faso, and the world's eyes on Qatar IT’S quite clearly an attempt to test Ukrainian resolve in the cold winter months. For many weeks now, Russia’s missile and kamikaze drone… The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Top Ukrainian general says Putin planning new offensive from north Russia likely planning another broad offensive in February, Ukraine’s defense minister says The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022
Russia's defence minister visits troops involved in Ukraine operation - ministry Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected the country's troops involved in Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine, the defence ministry said on Sunday. Reuters · Dec 18, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 298 of the invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy proposes global peace summit; archbishop of Canterbury says Russia’s invasion has opened ‘gates of hell’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022
Brit marine shares survival fight in Russian jail hell after being captured in Ukraine British born Ukrainian marine Aiden Aslin was captured in the ruined city of Mariupol and spent five months in a Russian jail cell where he faced daily beatings and stabbings Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022
Germany pushes back on Russia with opening of gas terminal Germany opened its first state-chartered liquefied natural gas vessel as Europe’s largest economy races to replace Russian gas amid an energy crunch and freezing temperatures. Tribune News Service · Dec 17, 2022
Ukraine preparing for new Russian offensive from the north, says top military general Ukraine is bracing for a new Russian offensive in the north early next year, according to one of the country’s top military commanders. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2022
Reuters · Dec 17, 2022 Fog-shrouded Kyiv recovers after Russia strikes, power restored to 6 million Basic services were being restored in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Saturday after the latest wave of Russian air strikes on critical infrastructure, as residents navigated a city gripped by fog and girded for a holiday season marked by uncertainty.
Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022 Russia could try again to invade Ukraine from north in New Year, commander warns One of Ukraine's most senior military officers said Kyiv's forces would be ready after fears of an attack around the anniversary of its first failed attempt on February 24
The Times of India · Dec 17, 2022 Croatia vs Morocco Highlights: Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot in Qatar NEW DELHI: Croatia defeated gritty Morocco 2-1 in the play-off on Saturday to finish third in the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The victory secured Croatia a top three finish in the World Cup for the second successive editions after their runners-up performance four years ago in Russia.
France 24 · Dec 17, 2022 Lloris, Varane, Griezmann, Giroud: A quartet of veterans leads France’s World Cup charge With more than 450 international caps between them, Hugo Lloris, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Raphaël Varane have provided the backbone of coach Didier Deschamps’ French squads for the past decade. The four veterans take on Leo Messi’s Argentina on Sunday, hoping to lead Les Bleus to consecutive World Cup…
Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2022 France denies involvement in parcel bomb injuring Russian in Central Africa A prominent pro-Kremlin figure has claimed France was behind an alleged terror attack in the Central African Republic on Friday which left a Russian representative badly wounded. Paris described the accusation as "propaganda".
Reuters · Dec 17, 2022 Russia denounces Moldova's ban of TV channels as 'political censorship' Russia on Saturday denounced a decision by neighbouring Moldova to temporarily ban six television channels as "political censorship".
ABC News · Dec 17, 2022 Four killed and 13 injured as Russian barrage strikes four Ukrainian cities Some 76 missiles are fired in the latest Russian attack targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, as Moscow aims to leave Ukraine in the dark and cold this winter.
Wales Online · Dec 17, 2022 ParalympicsGB chief delivers message after grabbing prestigious national UK Sport award Phil Smith, ParalympicsGB's chef de mission for this year's Winter Games in Beijing, has been recognised for his work in China by winning UK Sport’s prestigious PLx Award for Spirit of High Performance
Reuters · Dec 17, 2022 Russia says it hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure, military targets on Friday Russia's defence ministry said its "high-precision" weapons hit parts of Ukraine's military-industrial complex and energy and military administrative facilities on Friday.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022 Scholz inaugurates 1st liquefied gas terminal in Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz has inaugurated Germany’s first liquefied natural gas terminal, declaring that the speed with which it was put into service is a signal that Europe’s biggest economy will remain strong
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022 Deal reached for new non-Russian power source for Europe The leaders of Hungary, Romania, Georgia and Azerbaijan have finalized an agreement on an undersea electricity connector that could become a new power source for the European Union amid a crunch on energy supplies caused by the war in Ukraine