Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 287 of the invasion US says it did not ‘enable’ Ukraine to strike inside Russia; Kremlin says no prospect of peace talks ‘at the moment’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022
Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘nuclear terrorism’ as UN agency races to create Zaporizhzhia safe zone Kyiv creating ‘appearance of threat of nuclear catastrophe’, says Sergei Shoigu The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
Russia's Shoigu says Ukraine committing 'nuclear terrorism' over Zaporizhzhia Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that Ukraine was continuing to shell the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, deliberately creating the threat of a possible nuclear catastrophe. Reuters · Dec 6, 2022
Russia, Belarus defence ministers hold talks in Minsk - state media Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu held talks with his Belarusian counterpart Viktor Khrenin, the state-run Belta news agency said on Saturday. Reuters · Dec 3, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia ‘pulls back forces from towns opposite Kherson’ – as it happened Statement gave only limited details and made no mention of any Ukrainian forces having crossed the Dnipro The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2022
Russia Should Use Advanced Weapons in Ukraine, Shoigu Says Russia's defense minister said on Wednesday that the armed forces should use new advanced weapons systems in the conflict in Ukraine. "It is necessary to continue the modernization and creation of promising systems with their subsequent use during the special military operation," Sergei Shoigu said at a defense ministry meeting… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022
Russia should use advanced weapons in Ukraine, Shoigu says Russia's defence minister said on Wednesday that the armed forces should use new advanced weapons systems in the conflict in Ukraine. Reuters · Nov 30, 2022
Russia says it will focus on building nuclear arms infrastructure in 2023 Russia will pay special attention to building infrastructure for its nuclear forces in 2023, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday. Reuters · Nov 30, 2022
Invasion by Luke Harding review – history in the making From Putin’s threats and bluster to full-scale invasion – a clear-sighted account of the war on Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022
What retaking Kherson could mean for Russia's war in Ukraine A FEW months ago I stood on the outskirts of the Ukrainian city Mykolaiv listening to the thud of artillery and rocket fire coming from the… The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2022
Putin ‘in no rush’ as Kherson retreat signals change of strategy Russian leader has distanced himself from withdrawal decision but Kremlin appears keen to learn from mistakes The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022
Ukraine cautious over Russia’s Kherson exit as army advances Kyiv expressed caution about Russia’s announcement its troops are abandoning the Ukrainian city of Kherson, the first major regional center seized in its invasion, in what would be a highly symbolic reverse for President Vladimir Putin. Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022
Russia abandons Kherson city and digs in farther east In the 37th week of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Russia announced a troop withdrawal from the southern city of Kherson. Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022
Russia pulling out of Kherson, but why do Ukrainians not rush in? Ukrainian officials, military analysts remain cautious after Russia announced withdrawal from largest seized city. Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022
Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022 Russian commander squirms as he is forced to order troop withdrawal in public humiliation In what appears to be a profound humiliation to his top brass, Vladimir Putin wheeled out his two senior military men who seemed upset at reading the news
Reuters · Nov 10, 2022 Russia coming under heavy pressure in Ukraine, says NATO chief NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday Russia was coming under heavy pressure in Ukraine after Moscow ordered the withdrawal of its troops from the southern city of Kherson.
Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022 What are pro-Kremlin Russians saying about the ‘loss’ of Kherson? While some hawks accept the decision to withdraw, others are furious about the Russian military’s defeat.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022 Russia Orders Troops Out of Kherson in Major Reversal Russia ordered its troops to withdraw from the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine on Wednesday in a further major blow to its campaign amid a Ukrainian counter-offensive. Officials in Kyiv reacted with caution, saying the Russian army was unlikely to leave the strategic city without a fight, while US…
The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: Russian booby traps turning Kherson into ‘city of death’, says Ukraine official – as it happened Adviser to head of the office of Ukraine’s president says Russian military have mined apartments and sewers and plan to reduce Kherson to ruins
Wales Online · Nov 10, 2022 Putin appointed deputy head of Kherson killed in car crash Pro-Moscow Kirill Stremousov, wanted for treason by Kyiv, loses his life in an accident near Henichesk
Reuters · Nov 9, 2022 Ukrainian troops reclaim dozens of towns from Russian control, close in on Kherson Ukrainian troops have reclaimed dozens of landmine-littered settlements abandoned by Russian forces in southern Ukraine, officials said, the day after Moscow announced its withdrawal from the strategic capital city of Kherson province.
Reuters · Nov 9, 2022 Russia's war hawks rally behind decision to abandon Ukrainian city of Kherson Russia's leading war hawks on Wednesday swiftly rallied behind the decision to abandon the Ukrainian city of Kherson, putting a brave face on one of Moscow's most humiliating retreats in nearly nine months of war.
Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2022 What do we know about Russia’s order to withdraw from Kherson? Losing the key southern Ukrainian city would be a major blow to Putin, but Kyiv remains wary that it could be a trap.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 9, 2022 Russia orders troops to retreat from annexed Ukrainian region of Kherson In a major setback to the Russian military campaign in southern Ukraine, Moscow has ordered its troops to withdraw from the recently annexed region of Kherson in the face of a spirited counterattack by Ukrainian forces.
Reuters · Nov 9, 2022 NATO's Stoltenberg hails Ukraine's 'encouraging' liberation of more territory NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday it was "encouraging" to see Ukrainian forces being able to liberate more of the country's territory, after Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu ordered his troops to withdraw from Kherson.