As bombs fall, a Calif. librarian rushed to preserve Ukraine’s cultural legacy SAN JOSE, Calif. — The night Russian bombs began falling, Dr. Ulia Gosart was 6,000 miles from her native Ukraine. Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023
Jonathan Bernstein: Republicans are painting themselves into a corner over Ukraine Extremist Republicans didn’t waste time bashing President Joe Biden’s surprise weekend visit to Kyiv. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia called the trip “incredibly insulting,” while Florida Republican Matt Gaetz tweeted that Biden was “ditching America for Ukraine.” Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023
Russian fighter jet crashes in Belgorod region, near Ukraine A Russian SU-25 fighter plane crashed on Thursday in Russia's Belgorod region near the border with Ukraine and the pilot was killed, the Russian defence ministry said. Reuters · Feb 23, 2023
Russian Ministry of Defence plane crashes near Ukraine border in blow to Putin Preliminary reports suggest the aircraft in question was a Su-25 and emergency services are working at the crash site in Russia where the pilot ejected and survived Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023
Moldova dismisses Russia report of Ukraine plot over Transdniestria, Moscow vows response Moldova dismissed an accusation by Russia's defence ministry on Thursday that Ukraine planned to invade the breakaway Moldovan region of Transdniestria after staging a false flag operation, and called for calm. Reuters · Feb 23, 2023
Yellen, G7 urge more aid for Ukraine and adherence to Russia sanctions Finance ministers from the United States and its G7 allies called for more financial support for Ukraine on Thursday and vowed to maintain tough sanctions on Russia on the eve of the first anniversary of Moscow's invasion. Reuters · Feb 23, 2023
Artillery war in deadlock on east Ukraine's frozen front lines Artillery battles currently make up the vast majority of fighting in the eastern Donbas region, as Ukrainian soldiers await deliveries of the ammunition and high-tech weaponry promised by the West. Amid freezing temperatures, the lack of materials is drawing out the war, the soldiers tell FRANCE 24's special correspondents Catherine… France 24 · Feb 23, 2023
'Never saw such hell': Russian soldiers in Ukraine call home Audio intercepts obtained by The Associated Press of conversations between Russian soldiers in Ukraine and their loved ones give an intimate glimpse of how ordinary men found themselves condoning atrocities and turning into killers The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Ukrainian family thanks UK but warns Putin will not stop unless he is defeated Pavlo Romaniukha said he and his family have been touched by the welcome they have received in Sheffield. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
First Minister marks first anniversary of war in Ukraine with letter to refugees FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told Ukrainian refugees that Scotland will be their home for as long as it needs to be, marking the one-year… The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023
'War is coming' to UK within next 7 years says Ben Wallace in ominous warning The Defence Secretary is lobbying for increased defence spending in Jeremy Hunt's budget next month, saying that the world is "more dangerous, more unstable and more insecure" since Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023
Sweden open to sending Leopards to Ukraine, defence minister says - TT news agency Sweden is open to sending some of its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine as the Nordic country prepares to present another package of aid to help the country fight off the Russian invasion, its defence minister told local news agency TT. Reuters · Feb 23, 2023
North Korean media blames U.S., allies for Ukraine war ahead of invasion anniversary North Korean state media marked the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine by blaming the crisis on NATO and calling America's involvement a "trail to self-destruction." Reuters · Feb 23, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon tells Ukrainian refugees Scotland will be their home for 'as long as they need' Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" seeking the "demilitarisation" and "denazification" of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023 More than £225m donated to help Ukrainians on GoFundMe since war began A year of war has inspired thousands of fundraising efforts for the people of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023 Elon Musk mocked for claiming ‘no one’ pushing Ukraine war more than US diplomat: ‘Putin for example?’ Nuland called for demilitarisation of Russia-annexed Crimea
The News Lens · Feb 23, 2023 Mediating the Russia–Ukraine War a Risky Role for China The war brings Beijing not only losses but gains — greater internationalization of the renminbi, cheaper energy, and a reduction of the U.S. focus on the Indo-Pacific.
Bangkok Post · Feb 23, 2023 India: Don’t mention the ‘war’ BENGALURU, India: Indian officials hosting the Group of 20 finance chiefs this week are seeking to avoid using the word “war” in any joint statement when referring to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, a person familiar with the matter said.
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023 In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie ahead One year after President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine both countries are preparing for offensives that could set the stage for a potentially even more disastrous phase of the war
Reuters · Feb 23, 2023 Moscow agrees to give Wagner more Ukraine battle shells after row - mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Russia's Wagner mercenary force, said on Thursday that much-needed ammunition for his troops had been dispatched, after a public row in which he accused the military leadership of treason.
Reuters · Feb 23, 2023 Spanish PM Sanchez arrives in Ukraine for talks with Zelenskiy Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has arrived in Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the eve of the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, Sanchez's office said on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023 Thursday briefing: How the first year of war in Ukraine unfolded, month by month In today’s newsletter: 365 days after Russian troops first invaded the country, this is where the war stands – and how we got here
France 24 · Feb 23, 2023 UN adopts resolution calling on Russia to end hostilities and leave Ukraine The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly voted in favour of a resolution calling on Russia to end its hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw its forces. Although the resolution is non-binding, the vote serves as a barometer of world opinion and comes on the eve of the one-year anniversary…
The Conversation · Feb 23, 2023 Ukraine: Russia's inability to dominate the sea has changed the course of the war Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago, most of the fighting has been on land. However, there has also been a less visible – but nonetheless crucial – maritime dimension to the war across the full spectrum of tactical, strategic, economic and diplomatic considerations.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023 TV tonight: the people who stayed in Ukraine tell their incredible stories A year to the day since Russia’s invasion, reporter Rohit Kachroo revisits the people he met when covering the story. Plus: Shropshire gets some sub-par marketing in The Apprentice. Here’s what to watch this evening