Ireland brands Russian attack on Ukraine a ‘murderous act of aggression’ Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney urged all Irish citizens remaining in the country to seek shelter. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
Oil Breaks $100, Havens Rally, Equities Drop as Russia Enters Ukraine Oil prices broke past $100 and safe havens surged while equities tumbled Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "military operation" in Ukraine, accelerating fears of a major war. Markets have been hammered this week after the Kremlin recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine and said it would… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2022
EU targets Russian economy after 'deluded autocrat' Putin invades Ukraine European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to impose new economic sanctions on Russia, joining the United States and Britain in trying to punish President Vladimir Putin and his allies for unleashing a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Reuters · Feb 24, 2022
Ukraine: Russian invasion leaves Baltics wondering if they are Moscow’s next target People in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania fear that they may be at risk The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
India issues travel advisory for Ukraine; Air India flight to Ukraine returns mid-way As Russia begins its attacks on Ukraine, the airspace in the region has shut down. An Air India flight bound for Kyiv had to return half way in the early hours of February 24, after Ukraine shuts down its airspace amidst the ongoing conflict. The repatriation flight by Air India… The Times of India · Feb 24, 2022
Russia launches 'military operations' in Ukraine, amid widespread condemnation from West Russia's President Vladimir Putin has launched a military operation in Ukraine with explosions heard across the country. Kyiv's foreign minister has warned of a "full-scale invasion" as Europe and the US condemn the attacks as "unjustifiable". Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2022
Boris Johnson to respond to Russian invasion with ‘overwhelming’ sanctions PM expected to address parliament and the nation over Ukraine crisis, which he calls ‘a catastrophe for our continent’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2022
Johnson: Putin has chosen ‘path of bloodshed’ by launching attack on Ukraine Boris Johnson was leading a meeting of the Government’s Cobra committee to consider how to respond to the Russian military action. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
Japanese companies in Ukraine on the alert Japanese companies operating in Ukraine have been pulling out employees and taking other precautions as tensions mounted with Russia. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 24, 2022
The Loop: Russian invasion of Ukraine begins, Clive Palmer hospitalised with COVID symptoms, Test great Rod Marsh suffers major heart attack Stay in The Loop with this quick wrap of today's news headlines. ABC News · Feb 24, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon condemns 'horrific' Russian invasion of Ukraine and calls for more sanctions The First Minister has joined other political leaders in condemning the escalation of violence in Ukraine. Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022
Market crash: 77 stocks on BSE 500 index hit their 52-week low levels NEW DELHI: As many as 77 stocks hit their 52-week low levels in morning trade on Thursday as domestic equity benchmark indices witnessed heavy selling pressure after Russia announced a military operation in Ukraine. The Times of India · Feb 24, 2022
Panic on the streets of Kiev as Europe prepares for Ukranian refugees Ukrainians speak of ‘tears of desperation’ after Russia invades and many flee their homes Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022
Oil jumps to $105, gas prices surge and global stocks tumble after Ukraine invasion – as it happened Markets in turmoil: Gas prices jump 45%, Russian stocks crash, rouble falls to record low and Russian bonds sell off as Putin’s tanks roll into Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2022
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 Ukraine attack leaves Baltics wondering: Are we next? To Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians — particularly those old enough to have lived under Soviet control — Russia’s belligerence toward Ukraine has some worried that they could be the Kremlin's next target
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 ‘Unprecedented’ sanctions can still reverse Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, UK minister insists ‘Even if Vladimir Putin doesn’t care, the people around him will feel this - and they absolutely do care,’ James Cleverly claims
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022 FTSE 100 Live: Oil tops $100 and shares slide after Russia attack on Ukraine The price of oil has jumped to over $100 a barrel and shares are sharply lower in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022 Russia-Ukraine: Biden vows ‘support’ in call with Zelenskyy Biden previously said the US and its allies would announce ‘severe sanctions’ on Russia after a G7 meeting on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022 Russia-Ukraine timeline: Ukraine’s turbulent history since independence in 1991 Russian forces fired missiles at several Ukrainian cities and landed troops on its south coast on Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised what he called a “special military operation” in eastern Ukraine.
Dynamite News · Feb 24, 2022 India closely monitoring rapidly changing situation in Ukraine, focus remains on safety of our citizens India is closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine, sources said on Thursday as the situation continues to escalate near the Ukrainian border after Russia launched its military operations in the Donbas region.
Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022 Timeline: After months of tensions, Russia attacks Ukraine Russia launches a multipronged attack after months of diplomacy failing to resolve the crisis.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 Markets tumble and oil soars after Putin launches war with Ukraine The FTSE 100 lost more than 200 points in early trading, Russia’s stock market was suspended before opening down 30% and oil topped 100 dollars.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 Ukraine closes skies to civil aircraft after Russian invasion In 2014, 298 people died aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 when it was shot down with a Russian anti-aircraft missile fired from eastern Ukraine
Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022 Russia-Ukraine invasion: 'Huge explosions and red glow' - Inside Kyiv as war launched Inside the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv, the city 'glows red' as Russian missiles pummel military targets on the outskirts with explosions that can be felt in the city centre
Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022 Russia launches 'full-scale invasion' of Ukraine as martial law declared across country Vladimir Putin announced the action in a televised address, saying that the move was in response to threats from Ukraine.