Large crowds gather in Hamburg and Paris to protest Russia's war in Ukraine Around 30,000 protesters gathered in Hamburg on Saturday to demonstrate against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, local police said. Reuters · Mar 5, 2022
Bennett Meets Putin in Moscow to Discuss Ukraine Crisis Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Saturday to discuss the Ukraine crisis, his spokesperson said. Israel, home to a substantial population of Russian immigrants, has offered to mediate in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, though officials have previously played down… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022
Russia Claims It Is Holding WNBA Star, Identified as Brittney Griner, in Custody The player, identified as Mercury standout Brittney Griner, has reportedly been detained since February. Sports Illustrated · Mar 5, 2022
Russian invasion reorders West's calculations on cost of war Not long after winding down 20 years of war, President Joe Biden now finds the United States entrenched in a conflict in Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022
Zelensky pleads for fighter jets and Russian oil embargo in call with senators "These planes are very much needed. And I will do all I can to help ... facilitate their transfer," Schumer said. Axios · Mar 5, 2022
Russia flying out U.N. diplomats expelled by U.S., officials say A Russian flight was en route to Washington on Saturday to collect Russian diplomats who were expelled this week from their posts at the United Nations over U.S. national security concerns, officials said. Reuters · Mar 5, 2022
Crowds burst into song at Piccadilly Gardens protest in emotional show of solidarity with the war-ravaged people of Ukraine Hundreds joined the rally, the second in a week as Vladimir Putin's Russian forces appear to ignore a ceasefire Manchester Evening News · Mar 5, 2022
WNBA's Brittney Griner arrested in Russia on drug charges WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia last month at a Moscow airport after a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022
Italian, German public broadcasters suspend reporting in Russia over new media law Italian state broadcaster RAI said on Saturday it was suspending operations in Russia to "protect the safety" of its reporters after Moscow introduced a law threatening prison terms of up to 15 years for spreading what the government terms fake news. Reuters · Mar 5, 2022
Government reassures students stranded in Ukraine’s Sumy Students had threatened to start marching towards Russian border amidst shelling after 10 days in bunkers The Hindu · Mar 5, 2022
Brittney Griner: Russia says it has American WNBA star in custody Russian customs officials claim the basketball player had hashish oil in her luggage The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022
Brittney Griner: American women’s basketball superstar detained in Russia Brittney Griner, one of America’s most decorated women’s basketball players, has been detained by Russian Federal Customs Service authorities The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2022
Ukrainians protest in Russian occupied Kherson Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets in Kherson to protest against the Russian occupation of the city. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2022
Ukraine can win, says US, as fightback frustrates Putin’s plan for swift victory Antony Blinken says Ukraine ‘absolutely can’ prevail as Russia bombs civilian targets The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022 Putin is afraid of everything Britain values, Starmer says Labour leader Keir Starmer said Vladimir Putin fears ‘order and liberty’ while calling for the UK to target oligarchs and Russian money in politics.
Reuters · Mar 5, 2022 Ukrainian websites under 'nonstop' attack - cyber watchdog agency Ukrainian websites have been under nonstop attack from Russian hackers since the Kremlin launched an invasion of the country last month, Kyiv's cyber watchdog agency said on Saturday.
The Hindu · Mar 5, 2022 No formal decision yet on cancellation of fighter, helicopter deals with Russia Impact of sanctions on imports from Russia is being assessed
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022 ‘Reckless ignorance’: Senators criticised for sharing photos of Zelensky during call after being asked not to Democratic Rep Dean Phillips slammed Republican Senators Steve Daines and Marco Rubio for their ‘appalling and reckless ignorance’
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022 Russian Major General Andrei Sukhovetsky killed by Ukrainians in ‘major demotivator’ for invading army Death seen as ‘major demotivator’ for Putin’s troops
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2022 Ukraine’s victories in the ‘TikTok war’ won’t stop Vlad the Invader’s missiles The Russians are unexpectedly losing the battle on social media. But defeating Putin on the ground is another matter
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2022 Russia’s central bank head ‘is mourning for her economy’ Elvira Nabiullina, noted for her symbolic outfits, wore funereal black when announcing the economic response to sanctions
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022 Elon Musk taunts Russia after they stop selling rocket engines to US SpaceX boss has publicly helped Ukraine keep internet in embattled country online
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022 PayPal suspends services, Samsung halts shipments and Zara shuts stores in Russia Businesses join growing list including Apple, General Motors and Netflix who have already stopped operations in Russia
Reuters · Mar 5, 2022 Russia protests to U.S. envoy over senator's call to 'take out' Putin Russia's Foreign Ministry protested to the U.S. ambassador in Moscow on Saturday over remarks by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham advocating that President Vladimir Putin be assassinated.
Leeds Live · Mar 5, 2022 Bargain 'Russian Lidl' store near Leeds which was due to open soon could now be completely scrapped Mere was due to open a store in Castleford but the company has scrapped its UK expansion plans