Alex Ovechkin in spotlight over Vladimir Putin friendship Ovechkin's comments on Russia's invasion of Ukraine felt purposefully non-committal. Axios · Mar 2, 2022
Government ‘monitoring’ UK-linked space launch using Russian rockets The Government owns a £400 million stake in OneWeb, which is due to launch 36 satellites on Friday. The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
How many nuclear warheads does Vladimir Putin have? And how does Russia compare with rivals? Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022
GOP wants to end Russian oil imports to US, boost production Republican elected officials across the U.S. are criticizing President Joe Biden over his energy policies and want to ramp up domestic production as a way to help wean the nation and its allies off oil from Russia The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Sanctions and boycotts: how the west has responded to the invasion of Ukraine Governments are imposing sanctions against Russia while European and US companies have severed ties The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
4 Red-Hot Value Stocks to Buy This Month Investing in fundamentally sound value stocks could be ideal amid surging market volatility, which is due to the rising interest rates, heightened inflation, supply chain disruptions, and an escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Thus, we think the shares of industry leaders Bristol-Myers (BMY), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Becton Dickinson (BDX),… StockNews.com · Mar 2, 2022
Leeds United will play their part as Premier League condemns Russia amid Ukraine conflict The top flight also committed to showing solidarity with Ukraine during this weekend's round of fixtures Leeds Live · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine requests dogecoin donations as meme coin ‘exceeds Russian ruble’ ‘Now even meme can support our army and save lives from Russian invaders,’ Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov tweeted The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Michel Platini issues plea to Vladimir Putin as FIFA boss Gianni Infantino remains silent Ex-footballer Michel Platini - who was UEFA president for nine years and backed Russia hosting the World Cup in 2018 - wants Vladimir Putin to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
English councils seek to end contracts with Russian-owned gas firm Merton and Suffolk councils want to pull out of Gazprom deals to show solidarity with Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Signs of wealthy Russians shifting money out of UK to avoid possible sanctions Reports suggest Roman Abramovich may be trying to sell properties in UK and Chelsea FC The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
In Ukraine reporting, Western press reveals grim bias toward 'people like us' The scenes are gravely familiar to anyone familiar with the 21st century news cycle: families fleeing on foot, swarming border crossings and searching through rubble for loved ones. Journalists reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine could not help but compare the military strikes and resulting humanitarian crisis to recent conflicts… Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine war upends Biden's agenda on energy, climate change As Russian troops move deeper into Ukraine, President Joe Biden is taking steps to rein in rising energy costs – even if those moves run counter to his agenda for addressing climate change The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Chelsea FC for sale: Conor McGregor to 'explore' buying Blues as Roman Abramovich puts club on the market The Russian billionaire announced on Saturday that he will step back from his duties as owner and, for the first time since he bought the Blues for £140million in 2003, is reportedly considering a sale Dublin Live · Mar 2, 2022
Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022 Wetherspoons drops sales of Russian beer after Ukraine invasion Wetherspoons announced on Wednesday that it will stop selling Russian beer following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2022 Premier League announce 'show of solidarity' for Ukraine ahead of Man City vs Manchester United Premier League clubs will show their support for the people of Ukraine this weekend following Russia's invasion of the country
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 ‘It will be bloody’: The ex-Russian soldier who made a life in the UK now standing up to Putin’s forces Arkadi fought for the Soviet Union during the Afghan war and later moved to London to start a new life. Now, as a proud resident of Kyiv, he is doing what he can to support his adopted country of Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022 Russian economy could shrink by 7% as result of Ukraine sanctions Repercussions from war expected to lead to much deeper recession than the one caused by Covid, say analysts
Axios · Mar 2, 2022 141 countries vote to condemn Russia at UN 5 countries voted against the resolution, while 35 abstained.
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Russia to retaliate for diplomats' expulsion from Bulgaria - TASS Russia will respond in kind to the expulsion of two of its diplomats from Bulgaria, TASS cited the Russian embassy in Sofia as saying on Wednesday.
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Factbox-Russia's response to Western sanctions over Ukraine Russia has responded to sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine with a range of measures to shore up its economic defences and retaliate against Western restrictions.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 In wartime battle over imagery, so far it hasn't been close For people outside Ukraine, the conflict with Russia is experienced through the media — and so far it hasn't been close
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Factbox-Russia hit with sanctions from around the world after Ukraine invasion The European Union, the United States, Britain and others have hit Russia with a wide range of sanctions after its invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022 Worldwide fashion industry urged to show support for Ukraine Some brands and designers have already issued statements and stopped Russian revenue streams
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Winter Paralympics ruling by IPC ‘has put athletes in a very difficult spot’ Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at Beijing 2022 despite the invasion of Ukraine