Ukraine tells ‘clown’ Tucker Carlson to check his facts after pro-Kremlin rant in first Twitter show Right-wing host called Volodymyr Zelensky ‘sweaty and rat-like’ as he launched new Twitter show The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Renowned human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov on trial for “discrediting” Russian military The co-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial, Oleg Orlov, has gone on trial in Moscow, charged with “discrediting” the Russian military in his criticism of Russia’s war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
High Court delivers Nikita Mazepin verdict in Russian F1 flop's fight against sanctions Mazepin spent one season as a Formula 1 driver before he was axed by Haas in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and was subsequently sanctioned by the UK and the EU Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023
Kakhovka dam collapse unlikely to hurt Ukraine counteroffensive but will have long-term impact Catastrophe is also likely to fuel concerns about Moscow’s brinkmanship, if suspicions that Russia blew up the dam are proved The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023
Sunak announces ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost UK-US ties after Biden talks - old Rishi Sunak met Joe Biden for talks in the White House on issues including artificial intelligence, Ukraine and economic co-operation. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Dam collapse a global problem as waters may poison Black Sea, Zelenskiy says Ukrainian president warns flood waters contaminated with sewage, oil, chemicals and possibly anthrax The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023
Intense fighting reported as Ukrainian forces go on attack south of Zaporizhzhia Counteroffensive reported to have begun, with large force pushing assault against Russian positions The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023
Before-and-after satellite images show profound toll of Ukraine dam collapse Before-and-after images of the area downstream from a dam that collapsed Tuesday vividly show the extent of the devastation of a large, flooded swathe of southern Ukraine. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
‘Real good shape’: Biden and Sunak hail ties at White House meet AI, trade, war in Ukraine top agenda during Rishi Sunak’s first visit to White House as UK prime minister. Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2023
Biden hails strength of special relationship as Sunak visits White House The president said UK/US relations were in ‘real good shape’ as the Prime Minister visited Washington. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Who is Natalia Grace's biological mother? 'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace' is making headlines - here's what we know about her biological mother Woman & Home · Jun 8, 2023
Israeli Lawmakers Express Support For Kyiv After Dam Collapse The co-chairs of the Israel-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group sent a letter to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zenger · Jun 8, 2023
Ukraine recap: dams, lies and economic statistics The likely cause of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam and power plant in the early hours of Tuesday morning remains shrouded in mystery – predictably, both sides are blaming each other. But it’s important to remember that under the Geneva conventions the destruction of infrastructure such as dams and… The Conversation · Jun 8, 2023
What Ukraine dam breach means for the country's counteroffensive and aid deployment The humanitarian and ecological challenges caused by the breaching of the Nova Kakhovka dam present massive challenges for Ukraine, as it launches its long-awaited offensive. Mounting operations to assist and evacuate civilians from affected areas will deplete manpower and resources when the conflict is at a critical juncture. The Conversation · Jun 8, 2023
France 24 · Jun 8, 2023 Is the Kakhovka dam breach a hard blow to the Ukrainian counteroffensive? The destruction on Tuesday of the Kakhovka dam, near the town of Kherson, has been seen by some as strategic blow to Ukrainian counteroffensive plans that have been in the works for months. But crossing the Dnipro River is not the only way Ukraine can regain territories occupied by Russia.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 UK bans imports of gold from Belarus in new wave of sanctions The Government said internet providers will also be forced to restrict access in Britain to websites spreading propaganda from the country.
The New Daily · Jun 8, 2023 President Zelensky inspects damage in flood-stricken southern Ukraine Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the flood-stricken southern region of Kherson to assess the scale of devastation.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Deluge from ruptured Ukrainian dam is latest tragedy for Kherson residents since Russian invasion Defiant as ever, many residents of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson who faced months of Russian occupation followed by months of Russian shelling are sticking it out after floodwaters from a ruptured dam upstream on the Dnieper River gushed through their streets and homes
Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2023 Edinburgh brothers head to war zone to help traumatised children in Ukraine Edinburgh brothers David and Duncan Hamilton are set to head to Ukraine next week in order to provide support through therapy to war-torn families and traumatised children.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023 Russian forces accused of blocking flood evacuation efforts in Ukraine Reports say Moscow’s forces preventing volunteers from rescuing people in town badly affected after collapse of Nova Kakhovka dam
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023 Maps show how Kakhovka dam collapse threatens Ukraine’s bread basket Falling water levels in Kakhovka reservoir could imperil canals that feed some vital crop regions
The Week · Jun 8, 2023 Clop gang: Russian hackers issue ‘dark web ultimatum’ to BBC, Boots and BA A gang of cyber criminals, believed to originate from Russia, has targeted several high-profile British businesses, warning over 100,000 staff members that they plan to publish stolen data.
WEKU · Jun 8, 2023 In his 1st White House visit, Rishi Sunak talks Ukraine, AI — and how to say his name After Boris Johnson, Brexit and political turmoil, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to convey stability in his first trip to the White House. On the agenda: Ukraine, NATO and AI.
Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2023 OPINION - Emmanuel Macron has a plan that gives Brexit Britain a proper place in Europe American tourists, and even a few analysts, are fond of calling Europe quaint. Its stereotype in North America is as a museum, where nothing much happens. This could not be further from the truth. Beset by war, Europe’s politicians are once again struggling to come up with a new answer…
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 AP Exclusive: Drone images of collapsed dam show ruined structure, devastation and no signs of life Exclusive drone footage of the collapsed Ukrainian dam and surrounding villages under Russian occupation show the ruined structure falling into the flooded river and hundreds of submerged homes, greenhouses and even a church