Sydney spared worst of rain but Newcastle still under threat – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine invasion: Man burns Russian passport at Bristol protest in disgust He burned a Russian passport at a protest in solitary with Ukraine Bristol Post · Mar 2, 2022
Petrol creeping closer to $2 a litre in Australia as oil price surges, while ASX opens higher Oil prices hit an eight-year high and economists are predicting that the average price of petrol at the pump in Australia will soon reach $1.87 a litre. ABC News · Mar 2, 2022
Blinken addresses Russian public: "We know you want no part of this war" "The economic costs that we've been forced to impose on Russia are not aimed at you," Blinken said. Axios · Mar 2, 2022
'The invasion of Ukraine is suicide for Putin,' says Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky Exiled Russian Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky said in an interview with FRANCE 24 from London that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is political "suicide" for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who "cannot win in Ukraine, even if he manages to take Kyiv or Kharkiv". This war is the result of an… France 24 · Mar 2, 2022
Toyota, Honda Cut Business In Russia, Stellantis Sends €1M To Ukraine Mazda also suspends shipments to Russia. Motor1 · Mar 2, 2022
Blinken says U.S. open to diplomacy on Ukraine, hard to see without de-escalation U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday the United States had made clear to Ukraine it will support Kyiv's efforts at diplomacy with Russia but it was to hard see a diplomatic path without a military de-escalation. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Two UK-based Russian oligarchs have shares in $22bn conglomerate frozen Action taken upon Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven by holding company that owns Holland & Barrett after EU imposed sanctions The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Alan Shearer reminds fans of Roman Abramovich condemnation after Chelsea announcement Alan Shearer has hit out at Roman Abramovich after the Russian billionaire confirmed his intention to sell Chelsea Football Club in a lengthy statement on Wednesday night Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
Born in a war: Kyiv maternity hospital carries on under siege Sitting on a temporary bed set up along a gloomy underground passageway, expectant mother Alena Shinkar reads a book to try to stay calm. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
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‘This is the Ukrainian spirit’: Andriy Shevchenko’s family opt to stay in Kyiv The former Chelsea striker said he was unable to persuade his mother and sister to leave the country following Russia’s invasion The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Serbia under pressure to shift stance on Russia, president says Serbia is coming under "huge pressure" as it resists joining the European Union, the United States and other countries in imposing sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Morning mail: UN votes to condemn Russia, flood-hit Australians struggle for news, row over refugee intake Thursday: The UN general assembly approves resolution demanding that Russia stop the war in Ukraine and withdraw all troops. Plus: Darren Hanlon on losing faith and moving home The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 U.S. lawmakers push Treasury to ensure Russia cannot use cryptocurrency to avoid sanctions Senator Elizabeth Warren and three other Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Treasury Department to ensure the cryptocurrency industry is complying with sanctions imposed on Russia, expressing concern that digital assets could be used to undermine U.S. foreign policy goals.
Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022 Russia faces growing cultural backlash over war on Ukraine The Cannes film festival and the Munich Philharmonic are among those that have fired or cancelled Russian performers.
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 China asked Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until after Olympics -NYT Senior Chinese officials told senior Russian officials in early February not to invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, the New York Times reported, quoting Biden administration officials and a European official who cited a Western intelligence report.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 2, 2022 Premier League Denounces Russia, Outlines ‘Show of Solidarity’ for Ukraine All 10 Premier League games this weekend will feature messages of support for Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022 On the road in eastern Ukraine, everywhere is the front line Al Jazeera witnesses the scramble to defend eastern Ukrainian cities as Russian forces close in.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022 Igor Shuvalov: the former Russian deputy PM with an £11m flat in Whitehall Sanctioned by the EU, the Russian bank boss still enjoys financial freedom in Britain
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Israel's Bennett speaks with Putin and Zelenskiy Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who has proposed Israeli mediation between Russia and Ukraine, spoke with the leaders of both countries on Wednesday.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2022 Couple paint their home like Ukraine flag to show support for country in Russia-Ukraine war The pair wanted to make the 'small' gesture to stand by their friends in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 ‘This is the Ukrainian spirit’ – Andriy Shevchenko’s family opt to stay in Kyiv The former Chelsea striker said he was unable to persuade his mother and sister to leave the country following Russia’s invasion.
The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022 Why the ‘Putinisation’ of sport must no longer fool the world At the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, there were sixty-thousand Chinese fans in attendance even though their national team hadn’t qualified for the tournament. By comparison, there were only fifteen-thousand England fans, who eventually saw their team make the Semi-Final stage.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Vladimir Putin is insane but ‘not Dr Evil’, says Ukraine-born Tory donor Alexander Temerko said the Russian president is behaving ‘like a collector of land’.