Russian invasion in Ukraine: Sanctions, protests and whether British troops likely to get involved Protests have been held across the world as fresh explosions rocketed Ukraine this morning. Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022
US military spending could rise in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, boosting Pentagon suppliers The invasion of Ukraine launched by Russia’s Vladimir Putin could re-order U.S. military spending and ripple across Connecticut’s extensive network of Pentagon suppliers. Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022
UK says Russian forces continue advance towards Kyiv Britain's defence intelligence chief said on Friday that Russian forces were continuing to advance towards Kyiv as they sought to topple Ukraine's government. Reuters · Feb 25, 2022
Nato to deploy extra troops to alliance nations in eastern Europe Forces not being sent to Ukraine itself to avoid ‘existential’ war with Russia, say UK ministers The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
Some 19,000 Ukrainians fled to Romania since Russian invasion - Romanian PM A total of 19,000 Ukrainians entered Romania through its six border checkpoints since Russia invaded Ukraine by land, sea and air, Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca said. Reuters · Feb 25, 2022
China’s Xi speaks to Putin; calls for ‘negotiation’ with Ukraine Chinese president says ‘China supports Russia and Ukraine to resolve the issue through negotiation.’ Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022
U.N. aid chief says more than $1 billion needed for Ukraine U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths said on Friday that more than $1 billion will be needed for aid operations in Ukraine over the next three months as hundreds of thousands of people are on the move after Russia invaded its neighbor. Reuters · Feb 25, 2022
How can Europe wean itself off Russian gas? Whether tapping other suppliers or switching energy sources, there is no quick and easy option to loosen Putin’s economic grip The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
Ukraine President Zelensky ‘told EU leaders this might be the last time you see me alive’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told EU leaders “this might be the last time you see me alive” during a video conference call, according to reports. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022
Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev issues 'No war' plea in written message on camera lens After sealing his spot in the Dubai Tennis Championships final, Andrey Rublev sent a clear message on his thoughts on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
Russian aggression "not limited to Ukraine": NATO Response Force deploys for first time Russia's invasion of Ukraine "the most serious security crisis we have faced in Europe for decades," NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said. Axios · Feb 25, 2022
The Guardian view on Putin’s Ukraine war: promoting bloodshed, not ending it Editorial: The Russian president is threatening the international system by taking what he wants, irrespective of the human cost The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
Ukrainian on the frontline tells a Bristolian - 'Yesterday was the blackest day' 'There will be no tears today. We have no feelings left but anger' Bristol Post · Feb 25, 2022
I’m Russian, but Ukraine is close to my heart. What on earth are we doing? Despite being born in Russia, Ukraine feels like my second home. I just want to return to the place of my childhood holidays, says anonymous writer in Moscow The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022 Helen McEntee condemns 'appaling' behaviour by Russia as Ireland to be 'safe haven' for Ukrainians The Justice Minister was speaking as the EU prepares to announce a third package of sanctions against Russia
Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022 Boris Johnson sanctions Vladimir Putin as Russian forces target Ukraine President in Kyiv The UK and the EU issued personal sanctions against the Russian President as western intelligence said Ukraine's 'strong resistance' to invasion left them targeting the Ukraine president to force a swift surrender.
The Canberra Times · Feb 25, 2022 'You really want to scream': family in disbelief over Russian invasion Now, when 16-month-old Agaphia brings a smile to Mr Demianenko's face he feels guilty.
Reuters · Feb 25, 2022 Paris' Eiffel Tower lights up in national colours of Ukraine The Eiffel Tower lit up on Friday in the national blue-and-yellow colours of Ukraine, at the request of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo which Hidalgo said was to express solidarity with the people of Ukraine in the wake of Russia's attack.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022 Russia has spent years preparing for international sanctions SINGAPORE — With no appetite for military confrontation, the U.S. and its allies are relying on sweeping economic sanctions to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to pull out of Ukraine.
Bristol Post · Feb 25, 2022 Strictly Come Dancing's Motsi Mabuse says she is 'heartbroken' as in-laws are stuck in Ukraine The 40-year-old dancer is married to Evgenij Voznyuk, whose parents are unable to make it to the Polish border, according to Motsi
Benzinga · Feb 25, 2022 Will Gold Reach A New All-Time High? Gold surged on Thursday with the news of Russia invading Ukraine and the price came within about 5% of its all-time high of $2,067 per ounce from August, 2020.
Reuters · Feb 25, 2022 EU places Putin on sanctions list after Ukraine invasion The European Union has agreed to place Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on its list of sanctioned individuals following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday.
Bristol Post · Feb 25, 2022 Why Russia's invasion of Ukraine will cause Britain's cost of living to rise further Energy and food prices could soar yet further in the coming months
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022 Russian army circling Kyiv as west fear Putin could deploy thermobaric bombs if his plans stall Heavily armoured Russian troops are seeking to encircle Kyiv, Britain’s chief of military intelligence said on Friday.
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 UK to personally sanction Putin and foreign minister ‘imminently’ – Johnson The Prime Minister again urged leaders to ban Russia from the Swift payment system.