Zelenskiy invokes Churchill as he calls on UK to do more to help Ukraine President tells Commons Ukraine will fight Russia ‘in the forests, the fields, the shores and in the streets’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022
Average US Gas Price Hits Record High, Surges To $4.17 Per Gallon With the US banning all Russian energy imports, the price will likely go higher. Motor1 · Mar 8, 2022
RT challenges EU ban at Europe's second top court Russian state-controlled media outlet Russia Today has challenged an EU ban on its activities in the European Union, Europe's second top court said in a tweet on Tuesday. Reuters · Mar 8, 2022
A Look At Camber Energy's Chart After The Stock Has Been Flying Lately Camber Energy Inc (NYSE: CEI) shares have been on a roller coaster Tuesday going back and forth trading higher or lower on a continued momentum and high volatility after the price of oil increased due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022
Ukrainian game devs on Russia war: "Staying out of it is no longer an option." Developers behind Weasel Token, an indie game studio based in Kyiv, Ukraine, talks to Inverse about their experiences and thoughts on the war with Russia. Inverse · Mar 8, 2022
The sanctions strategy is flawed. To defeat Putin, you have to know how the Kremlin works The west misunderstands the Russian concept of oligarchy, which leaves these powerful actors more beholden to the state, says Olga Chyzh The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022
Michael Hiltzik: From Apple to Visa, the business world is imposing its own sanctions on Russia In 1990, McDonald's was the sharp end of the spear in helping open the economy of Soviet Russia to the Western world. Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022
Coca-Cola and Starbucks join McDonald's in boycotting Russia after backlash Fast food giant McDonald's has come under fire for continuing to trade in spite of the huge backlash to Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022
McDonald’s to close 850 stores in Russia over Ukraine invasion “Our values mean we cannot ignore the needless human suffering unfolding in Ukraine,” McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempckinski said. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2022
EU plans to cut Russian gas imports by two-thirds this year, UK and US to ban Russian oil The EU wants to vastly reduce Russian gas imports this year, a top official said Tuesday, as political pressure mounts to sever Russia's main economic lifeline over its invasion of Ukraine. In the US, President Joe Biden said he intends to put a stop to Russian oil imports, and Britain's… Radio France Internationale · Mar 8, 2022
At least 27 killed in Ukraine's eastern city of Kharkiv in past day, says police official At least 27 civilians have been killed in attacks by Russian forces on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv in the past 24 hours, Ukrainian regional police official Serhiy Bolvinov said on Tuesday. Reuters · Mar 8, 2022
More than 50 children killed in Russian invasion, says Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian President lamented the children ‘could have lived’ if Russia hadn’t invaded Ukraine Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2022
McDonald’s finally bows to pressure and shuts all 850 stores in Russia over ‘unspeakable suffering’ in Ukraine Hashtag #BoycottMcDonalds was trending over the weekend as the company refused to take a stand against Russia The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Biden Bans Russian Oil, Warns of ‘Putin Price Hike’ at Pump President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the US will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump. The action follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022 Carmakers face higher costs and supply issues as price of nickel soars London Metal Exchange suspends nickel trading as Russia-Ukraine crisis causes market panic
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 Zelensky gives Churchillian address to MPs as UK announces Russian oil ban The Ukrainian president used language similar to the British war leader and quoted from Shakespeare during his address.
Mic · Mar 8, 2022 Biden is banning Russian oil — and bracing for the consequences In an announcement Tuesday, the president said the step was done to “inflict further pain on Putin.”
Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022 Horror as Russian tank blows up civilian car killing elderly couple inside The assault comes amid fresh calls for President Vladimir Putin as well as Russian commanders and troops to be prosecuted for war crimes.
Irish Mirror · Mar 8, 2022 Russia demands 'official' apology and wants Irish taxpayer to cover cost of damage to embassy gate The ministry is demanding an 'official apology' from the Irish Government and 'full compensation for the damage caused'
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2022 Do More to Help, Ukraine’s Defiant Zelenskiy Asks Britain Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to Britain to do more to help his country fight Russia and to punish "the terrorist state" on Tuesday, striking a defiant tone that Ukraine would fight for its survival, no matter what the cost. Addressing Britain's parliament and greeted by a standing ovation in…
Reuters · Mar 8, 2022 Russia says destroyed around 900 Ukrainian armoured vehicles since Feb. 24 The Russian armed forces have destroyed almost 900 Ukrainian tanks and other armoured vehicles since the start of what Russia calls a "special military operation" on Feb. 24, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday.
Reuters · Mar 8, 2022 Do more to help, Ukraine's defiant Zelenskiy asks Britain Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to Britain to do more to help his country fight Russia and to punish "the terrorist state" on Tuesday, striking a defiant tone that Ukraine would fight for its survival, no matter what the cost.
Wales Online · Mar 8, 2022 'Vodka vigilante' removes bottles from supermarket shelves in protest A man was arrested after stripping bottles of Russian-made vodka from a supermarket's shelves - in protest at the store's failure to remove them
Wales Online · Mar 8, 2022 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asks UK MPs for more help to fight Russia He was speaking to the House of Commons directly from war-torn Kyiv
Reuters · Mar 8, 2022 Russia, Ukraine still have vast majority of combat power intact-US official The United States assesses that Russia and Ukraine both still have the vast majority of their combat power available to them as the Russia's invasion enters its 13th day, a senior U.S. defense official said on Tuesday.