Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained Vladimir Putin’s military invasion is underway after diplomatic efforts fail The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
Turkish Lira Declines to Weakest Since December Over Ukraine Concerns The Turkish lira declined for a seventh straight day on Wednesday, bringing its losses to more than 5% since Russia launched its attack on Ukraine, raising inflation and current account risks for Turkey. The lira lost around 1.3% to stand at 14.6505 against the dollar by 0844 GMT, its weakest… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 9, 2022
UK impounds private jet linked to Russian oligarch under new sanctions Government ‘investigating’ aircraft at Farnborough, says Grant Shapps The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
Top Russian ballerina speaks out saying she's ashamed of Putin's invasion of Ukraine Olga Smirnova published an emotional post on social networking platform Telegram saying she is opposed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine where she has family and friends Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022
Russia's risk of using nuclear weapons is rising, CIA boss warns It is feared the despot may decide to take the drastic step if Russian forces continue to meet fierce resistance from the defenders, reports say Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022
Ukrainian opera director freed in Italy hits out at Russia’s misuse of Interpol Yevhen Lavrenchuk was imprisoned for more than two month after being detained at Moscow’s request The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 14 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourteenth day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022
With Ukraine War, Europe’s Geopolitical Map Is Moving Again Even though Russia has lost influence and friends since the collapse of the Soviet empire in 1989, the nuclear superpower still holds sway over several of its neighbors in Europe and keeps others in an uneasy neutrality. The Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine and the humanitarian tragedy it provoked over… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 9, 2022
China’s Xi: Beijing supports peace talks between Russia, Ukraine Chinese leader says the situation in Ukraine is ‘worrying’ and calls for ‘maximum restraint’ as conflict escalates. Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022
Tyler Cowen: How to help Ukraine? Prioritize food and migration “If you had a billion dollars to spend, how could you best help the world?” It is a question I hear a lot, and with the intensification of the conflict in Ukraine, it has only become more urgent. There is a philosophical movement, Effective Altruism, devoted to this issue, but… Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2022
Brooke Sutherland: Why revive the commute when gas prices are so high? Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is fueling sticker shock at the pump for Americans and sharpening already uneasy feelings about the impact of inflation. Why then are we in such a hurry to end pandemic-era work-from-home policies and force employees to commute to offices again? Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2022
Commentary: Russia can’t — and shouldn’t — be kicked off the United Nations Security Council Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the removal of the Russian Federation from its seat on the Security Council of the United Nations. According to Ukrainian diplomats, Russia was never formally recognized as a successor state to the Soviet Union, so it now should be deprived of… Chicago Tribune · Mar 9, 2022
Private jet 'impounded' at Farnborough Airport in warning to Russian oligarchs - updated Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says further investigations are taking place Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022
88 Biggest Movers From Yesterday Gainers Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: HYMC) climbed 203.3% to settle at $1.00 on Tuesday. Hycroft recently reported preliminary FY21 operating results. Benzinga · Mar 9, 2022
Reuters · Mar 9, 2022 Anxious Ukrainians recall last words with loved ones in besieged Mariupol Victoria Zaburyna had urged her 76-year-old mother to flee the Russian forces that now besiege Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine. She replied that the city was still calm and had stayed put.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 9, 2022 Putin Nuclear Threats 'Extremely Dangerous', 'Blackmail', Says ICAN Russian President Vladimir Putin is using nuclear "blackmail" to keep the international community from interfering in his Ukraine invasion, the head of the Nobel prize-winning group ICAN said. "This is one of the scariest moments really when it comes to nuclear weapons," Beatrice Fihn, who leads the International Campaign to…
France 24 · Mar 9, 2022 'Hear, hear, hero!': British papers hail Ukrainian leader Zelensky's rousing speech IN THE PAPERS - Wednesday, March 9: We look at reactions from the British press after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech to the House of Commons, imploring Britain for more help in fighting the Russian invasion. Also, the economic impact of the war is dominating the European front pages. Finally,…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 9, 2022 Universal Music Group Says it Is Suspending Operations in Russia Universal Music Group said Tuesday it was suspending all operations in Russia and closing its offices, as it joins a growing number of companies protesting the violence in Ukraine. The world's largest music company's decision followed the announcement last week by Spotify that it would close its offices in Russia…
Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2022 Call centre opens for stranded Ukrainian, Russian tourists PHUKET: Phuket opened a call centre on Wednesday to help tourists from Ukraine and Russia unable to return home because of flight cancellations and economic sanctions imposed over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022 Oil continues to climb after western allies announce curbs on Russian imports Russian sovereign debt is in the spotlight after ratings companies warned of a possible default, and commodities face fresh pressure from the Kremlin
Reuters · Mar 9, 2022 Iran nuclear talks stumble over unresolved Russian demands Parties trying to revive the Iran nuclear deal scrambled on Wednesday to resolve last-minute Russian demands that threaten to scupper negotiations, diplomats said, with the United States appearing unwilling to engage with Russia on the matter.
Insider UK · Mar 9, 2022 Scotland can ‘easily’ replace Russian gas with other imports - Matheson Scottish Conservatives urge government to reconsider North Sea oil and gas position in light of the war in Ukraine
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 9, 2022 Internet Provider Lumen Pulls the Plug on Russia Lumen Technologies Inc, one of the companies that comprises the backbone of the internet, said on Tuesday it was pulling the plug on Russia because of an "increased security risk." The US firm Cogent Communications said Friday that it was also cutting internet service to Russian clients. Lumen said in…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2022 KFC and Pizza Hut owner and Heineken pause business in Russia Mothercare and Universal Music also among latest round of firms to halt operations after invasion of Ukraine
Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2022 Odesa: Ukraine army band play Bobby McFerrin’s hit ‘Don’t Worry be Happy’ at barricades The video has been liked by thousands of people on Twitter