Zelensky urges Biden to say something ‘useful’ in State of the Union speech: ‘I’m not in a movie, I’m not iconic’ Biden will give State of the Union address on Tuesday The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022
Five essential everyday commodities hit by the war in Ukraine Ukraine and Russia are essential suppliers of raw materials and energy for many crucial supply chains Wales Online · Mar 1, 2022
Ukraine says Russia has plan to introduce Belarussian troops into the conflict The intelligence arm of the Ukrainian defence ministry said on Tuesday that Russia was preparing a provocation to justify the entry of Belarussian troops into the conflict. Reuters · Mar 1, 2022
RUSL Leveraged Russia ETF Plunges 40% After Direxion Announces Fund Liquidation Fortunately for U.S. investors, most major U.S. stocks are relatively insulated from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. But while S&P 500 index funds are holding up relatively well amid broad global market volatility, Direxion announced Monday it's shutting down one of the most popular Russian stock ETFs. Benzinga · Mar 1, 2022
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina to face Russian opponent Anastasia Potapova after flag assurance Svitolina put out a statement on Monday saying she would not play against any Russian or Belarusian opponents unless all national emblems, flags and colours were removed Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2022
British Gas owner Centrica to exit Russia gas supply contracts It comes after a number of UK energy companies, including BP and Shell, moved to sever their ties to Russia because of the conflict. The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022
EU nations considering banning Russian ships from ports - officials European Union countries are considering a ban on Russian ships entering the bloc's ports, aiming to tighten sea restrictions after a halt on air traffic, European officials say, a step that would further hamper Russia's commercial shipments. Reuters · Mar 1, 2022
Ukraine conflict: Is Putin’s nuclear escalation hot air or a genuine threat? Russian President Vladimir Putin has put his country's nuclear forces on heightened alert, citing "aggressive statements" by NATO leaders on Ukraine. While some analysts caution that Putin would be willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his aims, others say the chilling warning does not necessarily indicate his intention… France 24 · Mar 1, 2022
Turkey's Erdogan calls for immediate Ukraine-Russia ceasefire, supports NATO enlargement Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday called on Ukraine and Russia to immediately stop fighting and to "contribute to world peace", adding Ankara was not opposed to NATO enlargement. Reuters · Mar 1, 2022
Russia holds drills with nuclear subs, land-based missiles Russian nuclear submarines have sailed off for drills in the Barents Sea and mobile missile launchers are roaming snow forests in Siberia after President Vladimir Putin ordered his nation’s nuclear forces put on high alert The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022
Athletes from Russia and Belarus banned by World Athletics Track and field follows football in issuing an international ban on Russia. The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022
Ukraine evening update: PM says government is not actively backing volunteers going to fight He has contradicted the Foreign Secretary's earlier comments Wales Online · Mar 1, 2022
Ukraine invasion prompts rockers Franz Ferdinand to axe Russian gigs The band announced it was cancelling its concerts in Russia. The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022
Indian officials in Russian city waiting for pause in fighting for evacuation from Kharkiv Kharkiv is a short drive away from Russia's Belgorod The Hindu · Mar 1, 2022
Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2022 I fled 1,200km from my home in Ukraine. I hope that Boris Johnson follows Poland’s example I woke up in the outskirts of Kyiv to my British boyfriend telling me that we needed to get out of Ukraine. The entire country— east, west, south, and north — was being subjected to airstrikes by Russia. It was horrific.
Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2022 Boris Johnson rules out Nato bringing in no-fly zone over Ukraine PM said no allies are considering measure to help repel the Russian invasion as it will involve ‘shooting down russian planes’
Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022 Bernie Ecclestone launches bizarre defence of 'honourable' Vladimir Putin Bernie Ecclestone and Vladimir Putin have been friends for many years, with their relationship key to the introduction of the Russian Grand Prix within Formula 1.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022 Why is Nato reluctant to enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine? Military alliance wary of provoking wider war with Vladimir Putin’s Russia by deploying peacekeeping planes to shield skies over Kyiv and block air strikes
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022 Ukrainian Elina Svitolina to play match with Russian opponent after receiving assurances Svitolina had said she would not play against any Russian or Belarusian opponents unless all signs of nationality were removed
Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022 UK and EU diplomats WALK OUT during Russian minister's speech at conference The pre-recorded speech saw the foreign minister blame Ukraine for the war and claim Kyiv had been seeking to acquire nuclear weapons
Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2022 How to talk to children about the invasion of Ukraine and settle their anxieties Experts have shared their tips on how adults can broach the subject of war with children amid Russia's invasion on Ukraine
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022 Ukraine-Russia news – live: Ukrainian forces ‘eliminated’ Russian plot to assassinate Zelensky Russian convoy stretching for 40 miles slowly advancing towards Ukrainian capital
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022 Russian progress on Kyiv has ‘stalled’ with units ‘surrendering without a fight’, US official says Defence official says some Russian units are running out of food and fuel and are ‘surrendering without a fight’
Reuters · Mar 1, 2022 Islamabad-based diplomats call on Pakistan to condemn Russia The top diplomats of 22 countries, including European Union member states, on Tuesday jointly called on the government of Pakistan to support a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2022 Could Russia shut down the internet in Ukraine? Analysis: On a national level, web access has so far been largely unaffected by the invasion, and supports daily life