Russia-Ukraine crisis | Why were students from Ukraine not brought back earlier, asks Mamata The Trinamool chief says lives of students are more important than politics The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine flights might not resume until ‘next winter’, says Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary Budget carrier pledges to be ‘first airline back in Ukraine’ The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Britain slams International Paralympic Committee for allowing Russian athletes to compete in Paralympic Games Britain slammed the International Paralympic Committee on Wednesday for allowing Russian athletes to compete in the Games in China. Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
As Russia struggles in Ukraine, will Putin break the nuclear taboo? Russia knows how dangerous nuclear escalation is, but the president’s statements give cause for concern, says political science professor Kristin Ven Bruusgaard The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Roman Abramovich accused of 'association with corrupt activity' as Starmer urges sanctions Labour leader Keir Starmer asked "why on earth" Roman Abramovich has not been sanctioned, saying: "He’s a person of interest to the Home Office because of his links to the Russian state and his public association with corrupt activity and practices" Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
What is a 'vacuum bomb'? Russians accused of using thermobaric weapons Effects of thermobaric devices are much more intense and destructive than a more conventional bomb Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022
Ukrainian cities attacked as Russian invasion builds - day seven round-up “Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget,” said Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky after more bloodshed Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022
The Queen's WW3 speech that's prepared for event of potential nuclear war Buckingham Palace aides prepared a speech for the Queen to deliver as tensions between the UK and Russia boiled over during the 1980s. Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022
Swansea Council u-turn over Swan Lake ballet performance at Grand Theatre after company drops 'Russia' from its title The council has said it considers the show 'inappropriate' to go ahead at this point following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, after earlier saying it could take place. Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022
Petrol price hits record high as ‘blind panic’ over Ukraine sees energy costs soar THE PRICE of natural gas spiked to an all-time high today amid warnings Russia’s escalation of hostilities in Ukraine poses a threat to global energy security. Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
UN Says Ukraine Refugee Surge Soon to Hit 1M The UN refugee agency says more than 874,000 people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion last week and the figure is “rising exponentially,” putting it on track to cross the 1 million mark possibly within hours. UNHCR spokeswoman Shabia Mantoo said Wednesday that people are continuing to stream into Ukraine’s… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022
Keyboard army using restaurant reviews to take on Russian state media Rather than commenting on the food and service at Russian restaurants and cafes, some users have begun posting online reviews detailing Russian actions in Ukraine to try to smuggle information past the tight control of state media. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
What is Babi Yar? Russian missile causes destruction at Jewish memorial site in Kyiv The site of a brutal Jewish massacre, Holocaust memorial Babi Yar, has suffered from nearby Russian attacks in Kyiv. Here's everything you need to know about the sacred site Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 U.S. weighs sanctions on Russia energy flows, but time is not 'right now' The United States is open to imposing sanctions on Russia's oil and gas flows but going after its exports now could help Moscow, the White House said on Wednesday as oil prices surged to an 11-year high and supply disruptions mounted.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Flights forced to take crazy routes due to airspace bans The current airspace bans due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are resulting in some unusual flight paths
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022 China Will Not Join Sanctions on Russia, Banking Regulator Says China will not join in sanctions on Russia that have been led by the West, the country's banking regulator said on Wednesday, adding that he believed the impact of the measures on China would be limited. China, which has refused to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has repeatedly criticized what…
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 Haas' Nikita Mazepin banned from British Grand Prix despite FIA letting Russian race Haas youngster Nikita Mazepin had been cleared to compete within Formula 1 by the FIA on Tuesday despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Winter Paralympics: Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at Beijing 2022 The British government has condemned the move by the International Paralympic Committee to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Japan ready to take in Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion, PM Kishida says Japan is ready to take in Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday.
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 Oleksandr Usyk admits Anthony Joshua rematch is in doubt amid Russia's war on Ukraine Joshua and Usyk are due to clash for a second time this summer but the rematch has been thrown into doubt by the war in Ukraine
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Shipping delays may spoil food, medical shipments to Russia, Maersk warns Shipments of foodstuff and medical supplies to Russia risk being damaged or spoiled due to significant delays at ports and customs, shipping group Maersk told its customers on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Bernie Ecclestone backs F1 decision to allow Russian drivers to race on FIA announced on Tuesday that Russian drivers will be allowed to compete under a neutral flag.
Reason · Mar 2, 2022 Ukrainians Take Up Arms in Self Defense They’re not the only ones who should be allowed to protect themselves.
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 Wetherspoons drops Russian beer from all menus in wake of Ukraine invasion The pub chain founded by Tim Martin says it will stop selling Russian-made Baltika lager straight away, saying 'our pubs don't want to be serving Russian beers'