Meet the Russian business owners feeling the pinch from a new wartime tax policy After four years of war, the pressure on Russia’s economy is starting to show The Independent UK · Feb 23
Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific Kyiv's top diplomat in Australia has issued a desperate plea for more military aid to stop the eradication of his country, asking for more consistent support. AAP · Feb 23
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Trump of Putin’s ‘games’ as war enters fifth year Russians are 'playing with Trump and playing with the entire world', says Zelensky The Independent UK · Feb 23
Ukraine war briefing: Russian embassy in Seoul raises ‘victory will be ours’ banner, drawing complaints Message seen as reference to Ukraine war could create unnecessary tensions, says Seoul; Russian strikes kill three on eve of war’s fourth anniversary. What we know on day 1,461 The Guardian - AU · Feb 23
The Russian economy is eating its own muscle to survive as Putin’s war on Ukraine destroys future capacity, former central bank advisor says “The body is metabolizing its own muscle tissue for energy,” Prokopenko said. Fortune · Feb 22
Civil organisations rally in Budapest to mark four years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine Civil organisations rally in Budapest to mark four years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Around 200 people are thought to have attended the event. Euronews · Feb 22
This Week in History: From a ‘bizarre’ spy swap to wartime secrets Explore how major events were captured on The Independent’s front pages The Independent UK · Feb 22
Moscow closes all international airports amid wave of Ukrainian drone attacks Moscow's four international airports faced temporary closures on Sunday as air defence systems downed 11 Ukrainian drones approaching the capital. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed the interceptions, while Russia's civil aviation authority cited safety concerns for the flight suspensions. This comes amid ongoing cross-border drone and missile attacks between Russia and… The Times of India · Feb 22
Russia fires scores of missiles at Ukraine as Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions ‘Moscow continues to invest in strikes more than diplomacy,’ says Zelenskyy, as logistics and energy facilities targeted The Guardian - UK · Feb 22
At least one person person killed as Russia targets Ukraine with 50 missiles Explosions which Ukrainian authorities have called a terror attack have killed a 23-year-old police officer and injured 25 people in the western city of Lviv. Euronews · Feb 22
Hungary threatens block EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute A unanimous decision from the 27-nation bloc is required for the sanctions to pass The Independent UK · Feb 22
'Russia suffering 1,000 casualties a day, 80% from drones': Rishi Sunak writes after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy Drones have become the defining weapon of the conflict, fundamentally reshaping how battles are fought. Defence analysts note that relatively cheap unmanned systems can now destroy extremely expensive targets such as tanks, ships and strategic bombers at a fraction of the cost. A recent Sunday Times defence analysis highlighted how… The Times of India · Feb 22
Nearly 300 drones, 50 missiles: Russia unleashes massive overnight assault on Ukraine, energy sites hit Russia unleashed a massive overnight missile and drone assault across Ukraine, claiming one life in the Kyiv region and damaging southern energy infrastructure. Ukrainian forces reported intercepting a significant portion of the incoming projectiles. Meanwhile, a separate explosion in Lviv resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, with authorities stating… The Times of India · Feb 22
Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv suburbs, killing 1 Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing one person near Kyiv and damaging homes and energy sites The Independent UK · Feb 22
The Times of India · Feb 22 At least 1 dead as Russian missiles hit Kyiv suburbs, sparks fires across 5 districts A deadly Russian missile and drone assault on the Kyiv region claimed one life and necessitated the rescue of eight individuals, including a child. The strikes caused widespread damage and fires across several districts. Meanwhile, the southern Odesa region also suffered attacks on its energy infrastructure, exacerbating existing hardships for…
Radio France Internationale · Feb 22 What does the end of US-Russia nuclear arms treaty mean for disarmament? For 15 years, the New Start treaty bound the United States and Russia to curb their nuclear arsenals – until it expired earlier this month. Researcher Benoit Pelopidas tells RFI what hope remains for disarmament now that there are no longer fixed limits on the world's two largest nuclear powers.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22 The strategy of Russia’s liberal elite is clear: make your peace with Putin. This is how they survive As the fourth anniversary looms of Russia’s war on Ukraine, those close to the Kremlin prosper while others merely strive to escape the worst repression, say Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22 ‘A patriotic act’: the Ukrainians having babies and raising children in wartime Birthrates have fallen since Russia’s invasion but some have held on to hope and are bringing up children despite risks
The Independent UK · Feb 22 After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II
The Guardian - AU · Feb 22 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv condemns ‘blackmail’ by Hungary and Slovakia in energy supplies dispute Ukraine foreign ministry says ultimatums should be sent to the Kremlin; one dead, 15 wounded in Lviv in ‘act of terror’: What we know on day 1,460
The Independent UK · Feb 21 Former UK PM Boris Johnson says UK should immediately send non-combat troops to Ukraine Speaking ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Mr Johnson told the BBC that these troops should be stationed in peaceful regions
Euronews · Feb 21 Slovakia's Fico threatens to cut off electricity supply to Ukraine unless Russian oil flows resume Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he will to cut off his country's emergency electricity supply to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes pumping Russian oil to Slovakia.
The Times of India · Feb 21 Ukraine strikes Russia: 11 injured as Kyiv targets Moscow's industrial site and gas processing plant Ukraine launched drone and missile strikes deep inside Russia, targeting an industrial site in Udmurtia producing ballistic missiles and a gas processing plant in Samara. The Votkinsk facility reported injuries and damage, while Russian airports temporarily suspended operations. This follows stalled peace talks and continued Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian…
The Independent UK · Feb 21 Inside Nikopol: The only place to hide from Putin’s killer drones is our underground school SPECIAL REPORT: In a harrowing dispatch from the frontline city of Nikopol – so close to Russian forces that few journalists have ventured there – World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley talks to children, parents and teachers who are hunted down daily by Putin’s deadly quadcopters, yet have somehow managed to…
Euronews · Feb 21 Seven Chinese tourists drown after car falls through ice in Russia The car went underwater after hitting a patch of thin ice. Seven Chinese tourists, including a couple with a 14-year-old boy, have died.