Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 392 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 392nd day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2023
A tale of two visits: Kishida and Xi tread starkly different paths on Ukraine One voiced his anger as he saw first firsthand the destruction caused by Russia’s invasion. The other toasted a close friendship with Moscow The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2023
Putin warns UK over depleted uranium tank shells for Ukraine UK will send Ukraine armour-piercing shells, containing depleted uranium, for use with its Challenger 2 battle tanks. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2023
After talks with Xi, Putin hails China's proposals for Ukraine After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine. Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023
Miami Open players say Russia-Ukraine war has led to 'hate' and tension in locker room MIAMI — It was a picture-perfect Tuesday at the Miami Open. The sun was shining. The women’s main draw got underway. Fans sampled international cuisine and took selfies with some of their favorite players on the practice courts. Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2023
MoD defends sending uranium shells to Ukraine after Russia's 'nuclear collision' threat The Ministry of Defence has responded to furious threats by Russian warmonger Vladimir Putin who is unhappy at reports the UK is set to send ammunition to help Ukraine Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023
Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as 'dear friend' Xi departs Russia blasted an apartment block in Ukraine with missiles on Wednesday and swarmed cities with drone attacks overnight, in a display of force as President Vladimir Putin bid farewell to his visiting "dear friend" and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Reuters · Mar 21, 2023
After talks with Xi, Putin hails China proposals for Ukraine After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine. Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023
Japan’s PM makes surprise visit to Ukraine in show of support Fumio Kishida’s visit to Kyiv comes as rival China is visiting Moscow for talks with Russia’s president. Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023
Ni hao, Mr Zelensky, it's Xi Jinping on the line The two most fraught conversations this week both have Chinese President Xi Jinping on one side. In Moscow, he's currently talking to his Russian counterpart and host, Vladimir Putin. In a video conference or phone call that's assumed to follow within days, he'll then interface with the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr… Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2023
Gareth Southgate sent blunt Ben White message as Arsenal ace snubbed for England Euro qualifiers Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster has questioned Gareth Southgate's decision to leave Arsenal right-back Ben White out of his squad to face Italy and Ukraine this month Football London · Mar 21, 2023
Russia-China ties enter ‘new era’ as Xi meets Putin in Moscow Xi signs an agreement with Russian president Vladimir Putin cementing their ‘no limits’ partnership. Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023
Ukrainian soldiers near finish of Patriot missile training A group of 65 Ukrainian soldiers are wrapping up their training on the Patriot surface-to-air missile system in Oklahoma The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
IMF staff reaches agreement with Ukraine for $15.6 billion program The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it had reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine for a four-year financing package worth about $15.6 billion, offering funds the country needs as it continues to defend against Russia's invasion. Reuters · Mar 21, 2023
Axios · Mar 21, 2023 Xi and Putin stick to same Ukraine positions after summit Xi offered Putin a significant show of solidarity by visiting Moscow this week.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 DeSantis drops to lowest support in GOP polls as clashes with Trump turn nasty DeSantis’s numbers fall amid criticism from Trump and his remarks about Ukraine.
Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023 US to speed Abrams tanks to Ukraine as Russia ups pressure WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will speed up delivery of M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine by nine months, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s forces now expected to receive them by autumn, a Pentagon spokesman said Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Putin’s claim Britain is sending nuclear arms to Ukraine is ‘bonkers’ says expert ‘There is no way that you could create a nuclear explosion with depleted uranium’
Reuters · Mar 21, 2023 To be constructive, China should urge end of Ukraine invasion -White House If China wants to play a constructive role in Ukraine, its president, Xi Jinping, should urge Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine, John Kirby, the White House national security spokesperson, said on Tuesday.
Reuters · Mar 21, 2023 Republican lawmakers press Biden to send cluster bombs to Ukraine -letter Four Republican members of Congress urged U.S. President Joe Biden to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, alleging in a Tuesday letter to the White House that the administration fears doing so would be seen as an escalation by Russia.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023 Russia will be 'forced to react' if UK sends depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine, Putin vows It comes as the Russian President held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Moscow
The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023 Ukraine and West not ready for peace plan — Putin after Xi meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping spoke for more than four hours in a meeting at the Kremlin, warmly praising each other as a "dear friend".
France 24 · Mar 21, 2023 Mismatch? Russia's growing dependence on China "In love, there is always one who kisses, and one who offers the cheek." That French proverb was borrowed by Winston Churchill's daughter to describe the British prime minister's relationship during World War II with US president Franklin D. Roosevelt. When observing the optics of Xi Jinping's three-day state visit…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 Putin says Russia ‘will respond’ if UK supplies depleted uranium shells to Ukraine Russian leader reacts to comments by UK defence minister that Britain will supply armour-piercing rounds to Kyiv
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 UK dismisses Putin ‘disinformation’ over depleted uranium tank ammunition The Russian leader said Moscow will ‘respond accordingly’ if the West supplies weapons ‘with a nuclear component’ to Ukraine.