King Charles says he is determined to return to Ukraine ‘before I get too old’ The monarch was speaking as he officially opened the new European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Headquarters Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2023
World Athletics take tough Russia stance and make decision on transgender female athletes World Athletics president Lord Coe has announced Russian Athletes have been banned due to the war with Ukraine, while transgender female athletes who have gone through male puberty have also been banned Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023
The Guardian view on Ukraine and war crimes: the start of a case against Putin Editorial: The international criminal court’s issuance of an arrest warrant for the Russian president over Ukraine is welcome. It needs support The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023
Ukraine says Russian forces leave southern town; Russia denies it Russian forces have left the town of Nova Kakhovka in southern Kherson region, the Ukrainian military's General Staff said on Thursday, but a Russian-installed official in the region denied the troops had left. Reuters · Mar 23, 2023
The Repair Shop guest in tears after sharing harrowing story behind family's painting The latest episode of the Repair Shop saw guest Maria Kirk seek help to restore a painting, which she revealed had been in her family for generations and had once been displayed in Ukraine Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023
King speaks of desire to visit Ukraine at opening of EBRD headquarters Charles was presented with a painting of the country’s golden fields and blue sky at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
Ukrainians say Russian drones pose growing threat, more Stingers needed Russian forces are increasingly using drones in aerial battles over the fiercely contested city of Bakhmut, but the threat of fighter jets and helicopters remains and more Western weapons are needed to counter them, Ukrainian soldiers said. Reuters · Mar 23, 2023
Track stymies Russian path to Olympics due to war in Ukraine Track and field leaders have signaled it will be nearly impossible for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paris Olympics next year if the war in Ukraine continues The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
World Athletics ends Russia ban over state-sponsored doping but maintains Ukraine invasion sanction World Athletics has voted to end its eight-year ban of the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) but the country's athletes, and those of Belarus, will remain excluded from international competition because of an ongoing, separate ban over the invasion of Ukraine. Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2023
Xi and Putin meeting signals the return of the China-Russia axis and the start of a second cold war The heirs to two of the most violent revolutions in modern history shook hands and took stock of their “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era”, at a recent meeting in Moscow. The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023
DeSantis walks back 'territorial dispute' remark on Ukraine Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis is walking back his characterization of Russia's war on Ukraine as a “territorial dispute." The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
Ukraine Prosecutor Hails Deal over ICC Field Office Ukraine and the International Criminal Court on Thursday signed a deal for a field office to probe war crimes, days after the tribunal issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin said the agreement for an ICC office in Ukraine was the "beginning of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2023
Hungary would not act on Putin arrest warrant, official says The chief of staff to Hungary's prime minister says Hungarian authorities wouldn't arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he were to enter the country despite him being the subject of an international warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
Prince William visits Poland in royal show of support for Ukrainian aid efforts The Prince of Wales visits Poland where he meets Ukrainian refugees, pays tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and thanks Poland's armed forces for their efforts. ABC News · Mar 23, 2023
Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023 IOC faces pro-Ukraine protests as President doubles down on Russia ban stance Thomas Bach has reiterated the International Olympic Committee stance on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Paris in 2024 amid mounting pressure
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Biden's Canada agenda stocked from Ukraine to climate change President Joe Biden arrives in Canada on Thursday with a focus on several of the world’s largest challenges
Reuters · Mar 23, 2023 Explainer-What are depleted uranium weapons - and what are the risks? Britain said it would supply armour piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine to help destroy Russian tanks, a step President Vladimir Putin said would force a response from Moscow as the weapons had "a nuclear component".
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 South Africa's Ramaphosa welcomes Belgium's King Philippe South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilda to the capital Pretoria, lauded the European country for its assistance to Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Slovakia delivers first 4 Soviet-era MiG-29 jets to Ukraine Slovakia's Defense Ministry says the first four of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets that Slovakia decided to give Ukraine have been safely handed over to the Ukrainian air force
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Resilience of Ukrainian refugees ‘shines out’, says William during Poland visit The Prince of Wales visited the Hala Koszyki food hall in Warsaw to speak to those who have fled Ukraine.
Reuters · Mar 23, 2023 Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits Kherson region, vows to repair war damage Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday visited the southern region of Kherson, where he made a pledge to local officials and villagers to repair damage caused by Russia's invasion.
Football London · Mar 23, 2023 Gareth Southgate backs Chelsea star to follow Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham plan with England After missing the World Cup in Qatar for England due to injury, Reece James will be desperate to showcase his abilities against Italy and Ukraine
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Ukraine president visits front-line areas as new phase nears Ukraine’s president has made his third visit in two days to areas that have felt the brunt of Russia’s invasion
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023 Spanish PM to discuss Ukraine with Xi Jinping on visit to China Pedro Sánchez says he will tell Chinese leader it must be Ukrainians who ‘lay down conditions’ for any peace agreement
Chronicle Live · Mar 23, 2023 North Shields community group's knitted bears on their way to support Ukrainian children Ann Wright set up the group with her daughter and soon started a massive community of people from the North East that wanted to support Ukraine