Seven in 10 Russians approve of Putin, says latest poll It was carried out before the invasion of Ukraine Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022
Kyiv’s defenders vow to fight as Russian forces close in on major cities KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday pressed ahead with a wide-ranging but slow-moving offensive targeting key Ukrainian cities, menacing the capital of Kyiv with a miles-long military convoy, launching deadly strikes on the second-largest city of Kharkiv and apparently breaching a strategic Black Sea port city with tanks and troops. Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2022
Facing growing world censure over Ukraine, Russia intensifies attacks KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday intensified a wide-ranging offensive targeting key Ukrainian cities, menacing the capital of Kyiv with a miles-long military convoy, launching deadly strikes on the second-largest city of Kharkiv and apparently breaching a strategic Black Sea port city with tanks and troops. Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine war: what are Russia's strategic aims and how effectively are they achieving them? If generals are to succeed in the eyes of their political masters, they need to be given clear guidance as to what success will look like. “Tell me how this ends” General David Petraeus, who commanded the US 101st Airborne Division, had wanted to know before the invasion of Iraq… The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022
‘We are a huge amount of ants’: the united front of Ukrainian volunteers People are flocking to help against Russia’s invasion – from young army recruits to grandmothers cooking borscht for refugees The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Taoiseach urged to 'show leadership' as pressure mounts to expel Russian ambassador Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said his the Russian ambassador's expulsion would have consequences for Irish citizens in Russia Irish Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
‘Comrade Texas’: Video of American on Russian frontline provokes anger ‘This guy thinks he’s killing Nazis, but in reality he’s doing a Tsar’s bidding’ The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
White House unveils new Covid strategy including ‘test to treat’ plan – as it happened White House Covid team unveils plan for next phase of pandemic including model where people who test positive can easily get treatment The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2022
‘Hunger will kill people here’: Kherson resident pleads for help as Russia occupies city A resident of the first city in Ukraine claimed to have been taken by Russian troops says he is terrified and “has no hope”. Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
EPL club Everton halts sponsorship by sanctioned Russian Everton has halted its major sponsorship with companies belonging to Alisher Usmanov The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Edinburgh's Melville St could be renamed Zelenskyy Street if petition succeeds The petition has called for Melville Street, home to the Russian Consulate in Scotland, to be officially renamed Zelenskyy Street in honour of the Ukranian president. Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022
Dramatic call with Ukraine leader prompted historic EU move to provide arms Early on Saturday morning, some 48 hours after Russian military forces had pushed into his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy put in a call from Kyiv to Brussels with a plea for military assistance. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv under ‘mass shelling and bombing’ Russian forces said they had captured a port on the Black Sea on Wednesday as Russian and Ukrainian troops battled for another city and Ukraine's leader said Moscow wanted to "erase" his country. Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2022
Moscow police arrest five children for protesting war in Ukraine Distressing images show the children in back of police van after they are held with mothers amid peaceful protest outside embassy in Russia Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Ryanair better protected against rising oil prices than rivals – Michael O’Leary Brent crude hit a seven-year high of 113 US dollars per barrel on Wednesday due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022 Could the international criminal court bring Putin to justice over Ukraine? Even if Russian leader were charged, he would have to be arrested in a state that accepts the court’s jurisdiction
Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2022 Ukrainians say they are fighting on in biggest city yet claimed by Russia WASHINGTON/KYIV/KHARKIV: Ukrainians said they were fighting on in the southern port of Kherson, the first sizeable city Russia claimed to have seized, while Russian airstrikes and bombardment caused devastation in cities that Moscow's bogged down forces have failed to capture.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 2, 2022 Meaning of U.N. called into question amid Security Council's failures The U.N. Security Council failed to adopt a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops. The body has not remotely fulfilled its role of preventing war and resolving conflict.
The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022 Putin's approval has stayed strong over the years – war in Ukraine could change that Since his ascension to power in 2000, Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, has maintained levels of approval among the Russian public that would be the envy of most world leaders. Prior to the recent invasion of Ukraine, Putin’s approval rating stood at 71%, according to an independent pollster. Contrary to widespread…
Sports Illustrated · Mar 2, 2022 How Is the Tennis World Responding to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine? In our latest mailbag, we look at recent results in Acapulco, but mostly how geopolitics are impacting the sport at large.
Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022 Has Big Tech finally picked a side in Russia’s war on Ukraine? It’s not just tanks, it’s technology on the frontline. Interventions like banning state-affiliated media and providing satellite internet are causing chaos for the enemy, says Chris Stokel-Walker
The Times of India · Mar 2, 2022 Haryana: District administrations reach out to Indian students, their families in India to coordinate evacuation efforts in Ukraine KURUKSHETRA: The district administrations following the instructions from the Haryana state government reached out to the families of students in Ambala, Kurukshetra and Yamunanagar in the last two days, who are stuck in Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 Daniel Farke leaves Russian club Krasnodar after just six weeks amid attacks on Ukraine Former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke and his staff have left Krasnodar after just six weeks amid Russia's invasion on Ukraine with the German becoming the second coach to leave a Russian team is as many days
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 IAEA talking to 'all sides' on nuclear safety assistance to Ukraine The U.N. nuclear watchdog is working with "all sides" after Russia's invasion of Ukraine on providing assistance requested by the country's nuclear regulator to ensure the safety of its facilities, the agency's chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Nikita Mazepin: Russian F1 driver barred from British Grand Prix After Motorsport UK’s decision, the future of the Haas star hangs in the balance with the team removing the branding of Russian sponsor Uralkali, which was founded by his father Dmitry