Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 116 of the invasion Nato chief warns war could last years; Russia sends many reservists to Sievierodonetsk battle, says regional governor The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2022
Zelensky hails ‘brave’ soldiers on visit to frontline as Russia sends more troops to fight for key city The Ukrainian president made unannounced visits to several cities where there had been heavy fighting The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022
Ukraine President Praises Troops in Visit to Southern Front Line President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has paid another visit to troops on the front lines of Ukraine's war against Russia, praising soldiers holding forward positions as brave and hard-working and vowing the country will prevail. A video posted to Zelenskiy's official Telegram account on Saturday showed the president in his trademark khaki… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 18, 2022
‘Ukraine will definitely win’ says president on visit to Mykolaiv Volodymyr Zelenskiy gives medals to Ukrainian troops in southern city as war with Russia grinds on in east The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022
Artur Beterbiev: Kadyrov looms over Chechen-born star’s unification bout Artur Beterbiev’s march toward title unification continues on Saturday night, but his ties to a Chechen dictator facing US sanctions should not be ignored The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2022
Russian State TV Airs Videos of Two Missing Americans in Ukraine A Russian state TV channel aired videos on social media of two Americans who went missing last week while fighting alongside the Ukrainian army, stating they had been captured by Russian forces. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 18, 2022
Jan. 6 witnesses push Trump stalwarts back to rabbit hole Instead of convincing Donald Trump's most loyal supporters of his misdeeds, the revelations from the hearings into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol are prompting many of them to reassert their views that he was correct in falsely asserting a claim to victory The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022
Russian helicopter blasted by Ukrainian missile before crashing in huge fireball The Russian chopper burst into a ball of flames after being struck by a Ukrainian missile in an area just inside the region of Donetsk, on the border with Zaporizhzhia Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2022
Russian ship carrying soldiers and weapons to Snake Island hit by Ukrainian missiles Ukraine's Armed Forces Strategic Communications Directorate published the information, alongside a video showing an apparent strike as sources claimed ten sailors on the tug were missing presumed dead Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2022
Chechen Strongman Kadyrov Posts Warning From Ukrainian Hostage Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov has used his official Telegram channel to post a video of a captured Ukrainian soldier warning his fellow fighters not to take on the Chechens. Zenger · Jun 16, 2022
Russia Targets NATO Arms Depot in Western Ukraine Russia said Wednesday its forces destroyed a depot containing NATO-supplied arms in western Ukraine. "Near the town of Zolochiv in Lviv region, high-precision long-range Kalibr missiles destroyed an ammunition depot of foreign weapons transferred to Ukraine by NATO countries, including 155-mm M777 howitzers," the defense ministry said in a statement.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022
Russia targets ammunitions depot in western Ukraine The Russian military says it used long-range missiles to destroy a depot in the western Lviv region of Ukraine where ammunition for NATO-supplied weapons was being stored The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Russians with diverse media diet more likely to oppose Ukraine war Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, public opinion polls have shown Russians overwhelmingly supporting the action, which Russian President Vladimir Putin has called a “special military operation.” The Conversation · Jun 14, 2022
Apple Has Turned Into Mobile Web's 'Most Significant Roadblock': Telegram Founder Calls For Regulation Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been facing increasing regulatory scrutiny in several countries over its anticompetitive practices. Benzinga · Jun 14, 2022
Benzinga · Jun 14, 2022 Vladimir Putin 'Dismisses' Russian Official Who Criticized Ukraine's Invasion President Vladimir Putin has "dismissed" a Russian politician who condemned the country's invasion of Ukraine. What Happened: A Ukraine-born Russian official Natalia Poklonskaya took to Telegram to post that President Putin "signed a decree" on her dismissal from the current role.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022 ‘I could not be part of this crime’: the Russians fighting for Ukraine Igor Volobuyev joined a legion of Russians hoping to defeat their homeland and maybe effect regime change
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022 Ukraine news – live: Putin likely still wants all of Ukraine, says US Pentagon says Russian leader harbours imperial designs
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 12, 2022 In Kyiv, EU Chief Promises a Signal on Ukraine's Bid Next Week The European Commission will provide a clear signal next week on Ukraine's EU candidate status bid, its chief Ursula von der Leyen has said, as fighting rages in the east and south of the country. Making a surprise visit to Kyiv on Saturday, von der Leyen said talks she held…
Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2022 Casualty warnings as Russia said to use deadlier weapons in war Moscow reportedly using older, deadlier missiles in fierce fighting for control of eastern Ukraine.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 10, 2022 Messaging App Telegram to Launch Paid Subscription Plan Messaging app Telegram will launch a paid subscription plan for its users this month, founder Pavel Durov said on Friday. Users who will opt for Telegram Premium will get a higher limit for chats, media and file uploads, Durov said in a blogpost. "The only way to let our most…
Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022 Vladimir Putin's mystery girlfriend appears in public for first time after sanctions Alina Kabaeva, the 39-year-old rumoured to have a hidden family with the Kremlin leader, was spotted in Black Sea resort Sochi at a rhythmic gymnastics training camp with 28 children
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022 White supremacists are riling up thousands on social media White nationalists and supremacists are building thriving, macho communities across social media platforms like Instagram, Telegram and TikTok
Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2022 Ukraine resists Russia in east, strikes back in north, south Ukraine is pursuing a resilient defence and counter-offensive, but Russia is also moving to assimilate occupied regions.
Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022 Vladimir Putin's rumoured lover spotted at Kremlin before vanishing over sanctions Alina Kabaeva, 39, an Olympic gold-winning rhythmic gymnast and rumoured to be the mistress of tyrant Vladimir Putin, has been spotted posing with a group of children in the shadow of the Kremlin
Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2022 Latest Ukraine updates: Putin likens himself to Peter the Great Ukraine news from June 9: President speaks of Russia’s need to ‘take back [territory] and defend itself’.