War grows dangerous for journalists in Ukraine and Russia Targeting journalists can be considered a war crime. Axios · Mar 15, 2022
Leonard Greene: Stop whining about gas prices — freedom costs, and we have to pay our share It’s three days after President Joe Biden announced a Russian oil ban, and I’m at a full-service station in my large SUV getting $20 worth of gas. Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2022
Commentary: Ukraine’s struggle to keep its culture and independence Ukrainians refer to Russian TV and its viewers as “Zombieland,” having long ago developed an immunity to the main talking points of Vladimir Putin’s mindless propaganda war. They know the absurdity of his claims that Kyiv is run by Nazis and drug addicts, NATO is threatening to destroy Russia, and… Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2022
Commentary: Failing to supply MiGs to Ukraine, the West just flunked Putin’s test Just when it seemed most critical for the United States to give Ukraine more powerful tools to blunt Russia’s brutal bombardments, President Joe Biden refused to get the U.S. involved in Poland’s plan to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. He did it, he said, to avoid World War III.… Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2022
Ocado strikes Polish factory deal as Russian conflict nears the border The UK-listed firm will build a fulfilment centre in Poland by 2024 to serve the Warsaw area and its technolgy will be used across Auchan stores in the country. Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2022
Russia fires official who said China refused to supply aircraft parts Russian aviation authorities have fired an official who said last week that China had refused to supply Russian airlines with aircraft parts in the wake of Western sanctions, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing sources and the official. Reuters · Mar 15, 2022
EXPLAINER: How plausible is Chinese military aid for Russia? The U.S. says Russia has asked China to provide military equipment to assist with its war in Ukraine and that China has responded affirmatively The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022
15 Million Crypto Addresses Linked To Criminal Activity In Russia Identified By Forensics Firm Cryptocurrency forensics firm Elliptic has found millions of cryptocurrency wallets possibly linked to criminals in Russia, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing its co-founder Tom Robinson Benzinga · Mar 15, 2022
Russia's Lavrov says Iran nuclear deal revival is in home straight Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday that agreement on the revival of the Iranian nuclear deal was in the finishing straight. Reuters · Mar 15, 2022
Daughter's Ukraine war heartache as elderly parents trapped in month-long visa wait Anna White's mum and dad made a 900km journey from their home to Hungary to escape the fighting after Russia invaded their homeland, now she's struggling to bring them home to Renfrewshire. Glasgow Live · Mar 15, 2022
Leaders of 3 EU states head to Kyiv as attacks intensify The leaders of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia are traveling to Kyiv on a European Union mission to meet with Ukraine’s top leadership as Russia’s offensive moves closer to the center of the capital The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022
How did Russell Brand go from stand-up stardom to peddling YouTube conspiracy theories? With a series of alarmist videos tackling issues like Covid and the Russian-Ukrainian war, the comedian has reinvented himself as a popular online current affairs guru. But while his latest venture offers a mixed bag of healthy scepticism and poorly sourced controversy-mongering, it’s worth asking what exactly he stands to… The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022
Former Russian deputy prime minister criticises war in Ukraine A former Russian deputy prime minister has criticised the war in the Ukraine. Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2022
Top Polish politician calls for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine An international peacekeeping mission should be sent to Ukraine and be given the means to defend itself, the leader of Poland's ruling party said on Tuesday after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Reuters · Mar 15, 2022
Reuters · Mar 15, 2022 EU blacklists Abramovich, targets energy, luxury sectors with new Russia sanctions The European Union on Tuesday launched a new barrage of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, including bans on Russian energy sector investments, luxury goods exports to Moscow and imports of steel products from Russia.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2022 Oil Tumbles to 2-Week Low on Ukraine Talks, Fears over China Demand Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday, sliding to a two-week low as ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine eased fears of further supply disruptions and surging COVID-19 cases in China fueled concerns about slower demand. Brent futures dropped $5.95 or 5.6% to $100.95 a barrel by 0747 GMT after tumbling…
Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2022 Protester interrupts Russian news broadcast with anti-war sign saying 'They're lying' A Russian broadcast was interrupted by an anti-war protester who warned viewers not to believe alleged "propaganda" the outlet was sharing
The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2022 Will Biden’s handling of the Ukraine crisis prove popular with US voters? Democrats tout president’s role in responding to Russian aggression – and bid to highlight contrast with Putin-friendly Donald Trump
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2022 UK Sends Missiles to Ukraine, Welcomes Refugees A British official said he was satisfied with the weapons his country was sending to help the Ukrainian army against the Russian offensive. The official did not elaborate, but it was evident that he was pleased with the weapons seeing a video footage from Ukraine showing the British missile launchers…
Axios · Mar 15, 2022 The global economic outlook depends on geopolitics Events in Russia and China make for an unsettled economic moment
Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2022 China says it does not want to be impacted by Russia sanctions Foreign minister says Beijing is ‘not party’ to Russia-Ukraine war as pressure grows on it to withdraw Moscow support.
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022 Ukraine capital looks like ‘frame of an apocalypse movie’ after another day of relentless shelling Two people died after apartment block was set alight by Russian shelling in western Kyiv
Reuters · Mar 15, 2022 Russian bombardment of Kyiv kills four, curfew called Russian air strikes and shelling hit Kyiv on Tuesday killing at least four people, authorities said, as invading forces tightened their grip on the Ukrainian capital and the mayor announced a 35-hour curfew starting at 8 p.m. (1800 GMT).
Reuters · Mar 15, 2022 Ukrainian presidential adviser says Ukraine war is at a crossroads An adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine was at a crossroads that could lead to an agreement at talks with Russia or a new Russian offensive.
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022 Two Russian senior soldiers killed in Ukraine after general shot dead by sniper The Putin regime has admitted the deaths of Major Alexei Vorsyuchenko and Sergeant Pavel Bogatyrev from the VDV's 76th Air Assault Division - while maintaining to Russian people that action in Ukraine is not a war