Russia Bans All Public Pro-LGBT Speech Taking “Don’t Say Gay” to the next level. Reason · Dec 7, 2022
EU eyes Russian officials, banks, industry for sanctions The European Union has proposed travel bans and asset freezes on almost 200 more Russian officials and military officers as part of a new round of sanctions aimed at ramping up pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Putin denies Western accusations of nuclear saber-rattling Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the country’s nuclear arsenals as a deterrent factor in the Ukrainian conflict but demurred when challenged to make a pledge that Russia would not be the first to use them The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Putin Says Russia May Be Fighting in Ukraine for a Long Time Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that his army could be fighting in Ukraine for a long time, but he saw "no sense" in mobilizing additional soldiers at this point. "As for the duration of the special military operation, well, of course, this can be a long process," Putin… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022
The forgotten war: what Russia could win from the reignited conflict in Syria Largely overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, Syria remains a deeply divided and violent country, where military conflict has recently reignited. The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022
Vladimir Putin says Russia’s war in Ukraine could be ‘long-term process’ President says potential of nuclear war more likely but that Russia has ‘not gone crazy’ and will not use nuclear weapons first The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022
Kyiv mayor brushes off Zelenskiy's criticism as 'politics' Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on Wednesday dismissed criticism by Ukraine's president about his office's preparations for a winter of Russian air strikes, saying he believed it was driven by politics and that it looked "strange". Reuters · Dec 7, 2022
Lawsuit against Russia's Wagner group seeks Ukraine reparations: lawyer A lawsuit in Britain against Russian private military contractor Wagner could help Ukrainians seek reparations for alleged crimes committed during Russia's invasion, a lawyer whose firm filed the suit said on Wednesday. Reuters · Dec 7, 2022
Kyiv winter 'apocalypse' possible says mayor Klitschko, but urges calm Kyiv's mayor on Wednesday warned of an "apocalypse" scenario for the Ukrainian capital this winter if Russian air strikes on infrastructure continue and said although there was no need for people to evacuate now, they should be ready to do so. Reuters · Dec 7, 2022
Canada, Netherlands to intervene in genocide case against Russia at ICJ Canada and the Netherlands have filed a joint declaration of intervention in Ukraine's genocide case against Russia at International Court Of Justice (ICJ), the countries said in a joint statement on Wednesday. Reuters · Dec 7, 2022
Belarus to move troops and military equipment amid Ukrainian fears of attack Russia has been using Belarus as a staging post since it first invaded Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Russian court upholds ex-reporter's 22-year treason sentence A court in Moscow has rejected an appeal from a former journalist who was convicted of treason and given a 22-year prison sentence The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Britain orders thousands of anti-tank missiles to replace stock given to Ukraine The UK wound down its cache of Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapons by sending vital equipment to Kyiv to help defence forces repel Russian invaders who waged war on February 24 Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022
Putin says war in Ukraine could be a ‘long process’ Russian president says there would be no further mobilisation of troops The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
ABC News · Dec 7, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin denies Western accusations of nuclear sabre-rattling President Vladimir Putin describes Russia's nuclear arsenal as a "factor of deterrence", insisting the country has not "gone mad" and nuclear weapons will only be used as "a response to an attack".
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 President Zelensky and ‘the spirit of Ukraine’ named Time magazine’s person of the year Publication has given annual accolade to the war torn country’s leader in a decision described as “the most clear-cut in memory”
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Two Russian soldiers brazenly carry bathtub out of someone's home in Ukraine Soldiers are seen carrying a bath across muddy ground away from what appears to be a Russian military truck parked next to a warehouse while their colleagues are seen carrying a chair
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 British tennis could face ATP suspension for banning Russian and Belarusian players The Lawn Tennis Association has been threatened with expulsion after banning Russian and Belarusian players from their events this summer on UK government advice
Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy named Time’s 2022 Person of the Year Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukranian president leading his country’s fight against Russia, is Time’s 2022 Person of the Year, the magazine announced Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 IOC boss criticises British Government over Wimbledon’s ban on Russian players The LTA was fined by the ATP on Wednesday over the ban.
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Andrey Rublev doubles down on anti-war message as Russian expresses pride at actions World number eight Andrey Rublev has reinforced his stance against the war in Ukraine after he pleaded for peace back in February while competing at the Dubai Open
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 Putin calls nuclear weapons a tool of deterrence in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories into Russia as a major achievement of what the Kremlin calls a “special military operation.”
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 US to boost natural gas exports to UK in energy partnership The United States will increase exports of liquefied natural gas to Britain under a new agreement calling for the two countries to work together to boost energy security and drive down prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022 Donate ‘wartime profits’ to Ukraine or pay windfall tax, MPs tell BP The company, which still owns stock in Russian oil, is being pressured to sever all ties with the country
Reuters · Dec 7, 2022 U.S., amid war escalation concerns, respects Ukraine's sovereignty The United States has made clear to Ukraine its concerns about any escalation of the war with Russia, but it respects Ukrainian sovereignty, including decisions about how Kiev uses weapons supplied by Washington, the White House's national security spokesman said.