Zelenskyy: Western nations share ‘responsibility’ for casualties Ukraine’s president is increasingly frustrated by what he sees as a lack of action to counter Russian aggression. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022
Russian forces ‘break ceasefire in attack on civilian evacuation route in Mariupol’, Ukraine claims Residents have been trying to flee shelling as Russia lays siege to the southern city The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Russia Impact - London Metal Exchange Suspends Nickel Trading After 250% Price Spike The London Metal Exchange (LME) halted Nickel trading on Tuesday after prices doubled to a record $100,000 per tonne, fuelled by a race to cover short positions after Western sanctions threatened supply from major producer Russia, Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022
Sajid Javid orders NHS to ditch Russian and Belarussian suppliers 'as soon as possible' The Health Secretary wrote to NHS providers with the order almost two weeks since Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine. Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022
In 2014, the 'decrepit' Ukrainian army hit the refresh button. Eight years later, it's paying off In 2014, Ukraine’s military was called “decrepit” by one national security analyst, and its navy was in “a sorry state.” Ukrainian General Victor Muzhenko, a former top commander of Ukraine’s armed forces, went as far to say that the military was “an army literally in ruins.” The Conversation · Mar 8, 2022
‘We f****** hit them’: Russian warship that attacked Snake Island soldiers ‘destroyed’ Video footage appears to show Ukrainian navy exchanging fire with Russian ships as it defends the Black Sea port of Odessa The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Scottish grandad fighting Russians in Ukraine is notorious Hibs football casual Robert Grady, 61, who volunteered to join Ukranian forces, was a member of Capital City Service (CCS) linked to the Edinburgh club Irish Mirror · Mar 8, 2022
Maduro signals interest in better Venezuela, US relations Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro has signaled an interest in improving relationships between the South American country and the U.S. Maduro spoke Monday during a late-night televised meeting with cabinet members that followed weekend discussions with American officials The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Russia proposes nationalising foreign-owned factories that shut operations COPENHAGEN: A senior member of Russia's ruling party has proposed nationalising foreign-owned factories that shut down operations in the country over what the Kremlin calls a special military operation in Ukraine. Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2022
What is the Z symbol in Russia and why is it being used to promote the war? Z was first seen painted on the side of tanks and equipment ahead of the invasion Wales Online · Mar 8, 2022
Airbus, Fortescue Future Industries Collaborate To Help Decarbonise Aviation Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) has partnered with Australian miner Fortescue Metals Group Limited (OTC:FSUMF) hydrogen unit Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) to help reduce CO2 emissions from flying. FFI and Airbus signed an MoU, under which the companies will collaborate closely, to implement green hydrogen as a fuel within the aviation industry. They will look specifically… Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022
What would happen if the US banned Russian oil? As Russia has intensified its war on Ukraine, some U.S. officials across the political spectrum have called for a ban on imports of Russian fuel The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Ukrainian refugee talks exclusively to Lanarkshire Live about the war in Ukraine Natasha Kukharchuk spoke about the war on her homeland and her determination to help those stuck in Kiev Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022
Dogs flee and supplies run low as missiles rain down on Ukrainian animal shelters In war-torn Ukraine, at least two animal shelters have been attacked by Russian missiles, resulting in a large number of animal deaths, while food supplies are rapidly dwindling Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 Anti-war momentum growing in Russia, poll from opposition leader Navalny claims It’s taken just a few days of war to bring about ‘radical mood changes’ in Russia, Vladimir Putin’s foremost critic claims
Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2022 Petrol and diesel prices rise by highest weekly rate in 18 years - and continue to rise again Figures issued by the Government show a record jump in prices between February 28 and March 8, partly due to Russia invading Ukraine
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2022 Russia attempting to recruit Syrian fighters for Ukraine invasion, Pentagon claims US officials believe it is ‘noteworthy’ that Putin is turning to foreign fighters
Irish Mirror · Mar 8, 2022 Blind mystic who predicted 9/11 had vision 40 years ago Vladimir Putin would become 'lord of the world' Bulgarian Baba Vanga, who passed away in 1996 aged 85, was often referred to as the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans'
Reuters · Mar 8, 2022 Italy's Salvini challenged over Putin praise in Polish visit The mayor of a Polish town near the Ukraine border confronted Italian rightist politician Matteo Salvini on Tuesday while he was visiting the region, denouncing him as a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022 Bitcoin Hits New All-Time Highs Against Russian Ruble Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) traded below the $39,000 mark as of early Tuesday but continued to touch new all-time highs against the Russian Ruble.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 What time is Volodymyr Zelensky addressing the House of Commons and how can you watch it? Ukrainian president, hailed as a hero since Russian invasion began, expected to again appeal for no-fly zone and support for refugees in speech to Parliament
Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022 ‘We are refugees’: Russians flee rising authoritarianism Public figures and critical Russians flock to the Baltic states, Georgia, Armenia and Turkey amid the war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022 Where in Europe are Ukraine’s refugees going? The UNHCR says more than 2 million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian offensive began
Irish Mirror · Mar 8, 2022 Fears grow three countries now 'at risk of invasion' by Russia next if Vladimir Putin not stopped in Ukraine An EU official warned that the Kremlin could be setting its sights on the three ex-Soviet Baltic states
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 UK farmers face ‘existential crisis’ as Ukraine invasion hits grain, energy and fertiliser supplies Food prices forecast to increase further as producers rush to buy limited stocks of fertiliser and Russia - a key supplier - faces practical embargo on exports