Marine Le Pen’s far-right party orders 1.2 million election leaflets showing her with Putin to be ‘binned’ Photo caption of Le Pen with Putin described her as ‘a woman of conviction’ The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
More than 2,000 civilians have died in a week in Ukraine, says state service Russia is targeting urban locations and crowded cities Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022
Russian woman burns her passport at vigil in show of solidarity with Ukraine The woman from Moscow said she took the decision to burn her travel document ‘as a gesture against the Russian government’ Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine foreign minister says South Korea will take active part in Russia sanctions Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday he had spoken with his South Korean counterpart about South Korea's plan to participate in sanction against Russia. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
What is Nato? Denmark warns Greenland invasion by US would end organisation Nato would collapse if Donald Trump decides to occupy Greenland, warns the Danish PM Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
Why is Putin always late - sinister reason he's left Queen, Pope and rivals waiting Vladimir Putin has a reputation for never being on time, but there are different theories as to why the Russian President keeps important people waiting Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine war: what is the Budapest Memorandum and why has Russia's invasion torn it up? The unfolding invasion of Ukraine will have far-reaching repercussions that extend way beyond a breach of international law and a violation of the country’s territorial integrity. As American international relations expert David Yost notes, Russia’s actions will weaken the credibility of major power security assurances, undermine the nuclear nonproliferation regime… The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine is a ‘Sarajevo in the making’, warns Kosovo’s PM Russia’s invasion has brought painful memories of warfare in the Balkans, and fresh fears, Albin Kurti tells The Independent’s Anna Isaac as he calls Russia’s actions genocide The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Navalny urges Russians to protest daily against Ukraine invasion Jailed Kremlin critic calls on Russians to ‘fight for peace’, as he dubs President Putin ‘an insane little tsar’. Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022
Everton suspend commercial ties with billionaire Alisher Usmanov over Russia's invasion of Ukraine The Premier League club have suspended their deals with Russian companies USM, Megafon and Yota Birmingham Post · Mar 2, 2022
Evening Standard Comment: The West should be braced for a long battle against tyranny Even before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia faced isolation and economic sanctions by the West for its annexation of Crimea and support for separatists in the Donbas region. Its Olympic athletes could not compete under the Russian flag as punishment for state-sponsored doping violations and its economy was in… Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
More than 2,000 Ukrainian civilians killed during Russian invasion - Ukrainian emergency service The Russian invasion of Ukraine has killed more than 2,000 Ukrainian civilians and destroyed hundreds of structures including transport facilities, hospitals, kindergartens and homes, Ukraine's emergency service said on Wednesday. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Everton suspend sponsorships with three Russian companies with ties to Alisher Usmanov The Merseyside club had agreed a £30m exclusive option for stadium naming rights with one of the deals The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
IAEA Board will not vote on Ukraine resolution until Thursday -diplomats The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors, which is currently holding an emergency meeting on Ukraine, will not vote on the draft resolution criticising Russia that was submitted to the meeting until Thursday, three diplomats said. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022 Ukrainian Athletes Join Military after Russian Invasion Less than two weeks ago, Dmytro Pidruchnyi was competing at the Winter Olympics in Ukraine's national colors. Now he's wearing a military uniform and ballistic helmet. Pidruchnyi is a world champion in biathlon, which combines skiing and shooting, and a three-time Olympian. He returned home from Beijing last week just…
Irish Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 RTE's David McCullagh becomes international sensation as Russian Ambassador interview goes global The grilling has since been picked up by international media, with one US chat show host devoting a segment to it
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 What is a no-fly zone and why would it be disastrous for UK as Boris Johnson rules it out The UK and NATO allies are continuing to reject calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, despite appeals for more help from the Ukrainian president. Russia continues to bomb civilians and troops in Ukraine
Liverpool Echo · Mar 2, 2022 Everton suspend all USM deals as statement released after Alisher Usmanov sanctions Everton have suspended all sponsorship agreements with Russian companies USM, Megafon and Yota
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022 Putin-friendly French Actor Depardieu Objects to 'Fratricidal' War French actor Gerard Depardieu, a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday came out against the war in Ukraine and called for negotiations. "Russia and Ukraine have always been brother countries," the 73-year-old film star told AFP in a phone call. "I am against this fratricidal war.
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Ukraine conflict could hit food supplies, worsening Yemen hunger crisis Potential disruption to global wheat supplies after Russia's invasion of Ukraine is raising concerns that war-torn Yemen's hunger crisis and food price inflation could deepen, with some Yemenis rushing to buy flour.
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin's Russia has already committed war crimes in Ukraine The PM's official spokesman said it was the first time No 10 had explicitly stated that view. It comes days after the prosecutor of the international criminal court (ICC) in The Hague said he will launch an investigation into possible war crimes or crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Bank seen reining in rate hikes amid Ukraine conflict despite inflation fears ING experts said there had been a ‘massive’ re-pricing of UK interest rates by financial markets due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Nadine Dorries calls on GB’s Paralympics team to protest in Beijing Athletes from Russia and Belarus will compete as neutrals and any medals will not be included on the Games table.
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 U.S. preparing further sanctions against Russian oligarchs -sources The United States is preparing a sanctions package targeting more Russian oligarchs as well as their companies and assets, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, as Washington steps up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 Adidas shows its principles remain soft and fluid with tentative Russia move Adidas' move to suspend its Russian Football Union partnership following the invasion of Ukraine is correct, but such decisions seem guided by prevailing winds