Fox edits Trump plan to placate Russia "I could’ve made a deal to take over something, there are certain areas that are Russian-speaking areas, frankly" Salon · Mar 8, 2023
Death of nationalist Ukrainian commander ‘Da Vinci’ gives Russia a propaganda win Dmytro Kotsyubaylo was a leader of one of the most controversial armed groups in the country, and was hailed as a hero by Volodymyr Zelensky, writes Kim Sengupta. He is the latest high-profile casualty in the fierce fighting around the eastern city of Bakhmut The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
Send RAF Typhoon jets to NATO allies to 'unlock' warplanes for Ukraine, say MPs Armed Forces Minister James Heappey faced calls to deploy a batch of British fighter planes to "backfill" air defence roles in countries which have aircraft bteter suited for Ukrainian forces Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023
Devastating Bakhmut battle sees five Russian soldiers killed for every Ukrainian An anonymous NATO official said that intelligence showed Russia’s losses in the assault on the eastern town of Bakhmut far outweighed Ukraine’s Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023
Ex-Wagner mercenary Andrey Medvedev: 'I apologise to the Ukrainian people' FRANCE 24 spoke to Andrey Medvedev, a deserter of Russia's Wagner Group, almost two months after he fled to Norway. The 26-year-old Russian ex-mercenary entered the country illegally on January 13 in a bid to seek asylum there. Speaking from Oslo, Medvedev explained that he "witnessed many things" while fighting… France 24 · Mar 8, 2023
Ukraine-Russia war news – live: Massive Russian missile attacks set off air raid sirens and knock out power Loud explosions heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro and Odesa The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
Andy Murray expects Wimbledon Russia U-turn and insists he will "not be going nuts" Andy Murray expects Wimbledon to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at this year's tournament after they were banned last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023
Kharkiv celebrates return of street lights KHARKIV, Ukraine: Street lighting has returned to Kharkiv, sparking joy in Ukraine’s second-largest city that has been plunged into darkness and shelled regularly by Russian forces for more than a year. Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023
Ukraine first lady Olena Zelenska in UAE amid Russia's war Ukraine’s first lady has offered spirited support to her nation’s people while visiting the United Arab Emirates, a country that still remains open to Russia despite Western sanctions The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
Russia wants military aid from China – here’s why this deal could help China, too China is considering sending weapons, ammunition and drones to Russia, according to information the Biden administration declassified at the end of February 2023. The Conversation · Mar 8, 2023
In Russia, children opposing the Ukraine war are being targeted A 12-year-old was punished over her anti-war artwork, the latest sign of a growing crackdown against young people. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2023
On Women’s Day, watch these five unsung heroes changing the world Remarkable women breaking barriers from Ukraine to Peru. These are some of our favourite Al Jazeera short documentaries. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2023
Minister acknowledges ‘robust’ clashes between MoD and Treasury over funding Armed forces minister James Heappey was speaking to the Commons Defence Committee. The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
Dramatic helmet-cam footage shows Ukrainian troops storming Russian trench The footage begins by showing Ukrainian soldiers emerging from a shallow trench and making their way across a battlefield before they blow up the area and capture the Russians Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2023 Lots of Russian soldiers want to surrender. Ukraine makes it easier with a high-tech hotline KYIV, Ukraine — Bound for the battlefield, sounding harried and anxious, the Russian soldier placed a hasty phone call — to a Ukrainian military hotline.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2023 The Flowers of War: Ukraine Smith Turns Guns, Ammo into Art A blacksmith in the Russian-controlled eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk is practically beating swords into ploughshares, and turning one man’s trash into treasures. Viktor Mikhalev takes weapons and ammunition and produces what he calls the flowers of war. Mikhalev, who trained as a welder, lives and works in a house…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023 German prosecutors searched boat Nord Stream saboteurs may have used Ministers urge caution over reports pro-Ukrainian group behind gas pipeline blasts
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2023 Murray Expects Russians and Belarusians to Play at Wimbledon This Year Andy Murray said he expects Wimbledon organizers to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the Grand Slam this year after they were banned in 2022 following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) barred players from the two countries from competing the grasscourt major…
Reuters · Mar 8, 2023 In shadow of Ukraine war, Putin presents bouquets on Women's Day President Vladimir Putin presented flowers to a female war correspondent and medical workers from Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine on Wednesday in a Kremlin ceremony to mark International Women's Day, thanking them for their achievements at what he called a challenging time for the country.
France 24 · Mar 8, 2023 Will UK, EU deepen ties after Northern Ireland breakthrough? After years of vexed negotiations, few predicted a new Brexit deal on Northern Ireland. But not only did the February 27 agreement offer a genuine resolution of the thorny border problem – it also marked a big change in the ambience surrounding UK-EU relations. Some analysts say the war in…
The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023 Mercenary group claims Russian control over Bakhmut as Ukrainians remain defiant The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group claims his forces have taken full control of the eastern part of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
Reuters · Mar 8, 2023 Mother of Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin wins rare appeal against EU sanctions The mother of Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin won a legal bid on Wednesday to overturn European Union sanctions against her, as a court ruled there was no proof that she bore responsibility for his actions.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023 ‘For now, music is a weapon’: the Ukrainian musicians playing on as an act of resistance Whether as simple consolation, celebration or to gird nerves for battle, musicians in Kyiv have found an important role in the war. Six of them tell us how they fight
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023 OPINION - Ukraine war is at a crucial stage, and China’s next move could be key It often happens like this in war. Conflicts get bogged down. What’s going to happen seems to narrow — one hill, then another hill — until suddenly it feels wide open again. This is now the case in Ukraine. Two unanswered questions, one concerning Russia and the other China, will…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2023 EU Agrees to Push Ahead on Joint Arms Buying to Aid Ukraine European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to speed up supplies of artillery rounds and buy more shells to help Ukraine but still have to work out how to turn these aims into reality. Under a plan drawn up by foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, EU states would get financial incentives…