Putin’s most baffling remarks about the West since the war in Ukraine started ‘I’m not bluffing,’ the Kremlin leader said after suggesting nuclear attack The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Joe Biden calls Putin’s suspension of Russian involvement in nuclear arms treaty ‘a big mistake’ His comments came as he met in Warsaw with leaders of nine countries making up Nato’s eastern flank Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023
Inside Israel's failed Ukraine-Russia mediation efforts A year after the invasion began, the Israeli leaders who tried to bring an end to the war reflect on why their efforts failed. Axios · Feb 22, 2023
Europe-minded Moldova feels the heat of Russia's war in Ukraine Moldova, a small and poor country with a Romanian-speaking majority between Ukraine and Romania, has been pulled between Russia and the West since gaining independence from Moscow with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Reuters · Feb 22, 2023
Iconic Slovenian band Laibach to perform in Ukraine amid war Slovenia’s iconic band Laibach will hold a concert in Ukraine’s capital next month, saying this will make them the first foreign band to perform a full show in Kyiv since the beginning of Russia's invasion last February The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Wallace praises ‘dedication’ of Ukrainian soldiers training on British tanks The Defence Secretary said the work ethos of troops learning to operate Challenger 2 tanks at Bovington Camp in Dorset was ‘extraordinary’. The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is proof the EU needs to get better at stopping mass atrocities The Russian invasion of Ukraine shows that identifying mass atrocity risks is not a niche concern. Many who thought it would be irrational for Russia to launch an attack minimised long-standing Russian rhetoric that denied Ukrainian statehood and national identity. If policymakers had used a “mass atrocity lens”, then they… The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023
Ukraine war: conflict-related PTSD is putting strain on an already underfunded mental health system Over the past 12 months the people of Ukraine have lived through a full-blown Russian invasion, with all the horrors you might expect. Those who lived in conflict zones, have had to flee or witness death and destruction on a massive scale. Many have either witnessed or experienced war crimes… The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023
Ukrainian designers turn crisis into creativity at London Fashion Week One year on from Russia’s invasion, Soraya Gaied Chortane speaks to some of Ukraine’s rising talents Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023
Oleksandr Zinchenko's heartwarming gesture to young football fan on chance meeting A young football fan was surprised by Oleksandr Zinchenko and his Arsenal team-mates while out doing kick-ups, and the Ukraine star gave the supporter a moment to remember Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023
Russia denies plan to test new missile off South Africa The Russian military has denied it's planning to test its new Zircon hypersonic missiles during naval drills off the coast of South Africa this week The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Covering the war in Ukraine: FRANCE 24 reporters’ perspective In the early hours of February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. One year on, FRANCE 24 reporters look back at how the conflict unfolded and reflect on their experience covering it. France 24 · Feb 22, 2023
Stephen Colbert on Rudy Giuliani: ‘Even Fox thinks he’s a joke’ Late-night hosts discuss Biden’s surprise visit to Kyiv, Putin’s refusal to participate in nuclear arms treaty and Fox News hosts mocking Rudy Giuliani. The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2023
China, Russia Deepen Ties as Biden Rallies NATO’s ‘Frontline’ over Ukraine China pledged a deeper partnership with Russia on Wednesday while US President Joe Biden reaffirmed security assurances for NATO's "frontline" eastern members, highlighting global tensions as the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches. However, a day after President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was suspending its participation in a nuclear… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023
Reuters · Feb 22, 2023 Analysis-Can U.S. support for Ukraine last as war enters second year? U.S. President Joe Biden dramatically emphasized U.S. backing for Ukraine this week with a trip to the wartorn country, but back home public support for sending weapons to Ukraine is softening as the conflict enters its second year with no end in sight.
The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023 Ukraine war 12 months on: how Volodymyr Zelensky became the nation's unlikely hero “The fight is here. I need ammunition, not a ride.” These words, reportedly spoken by Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky in response to the Americans’ offer of evacuation from Kyiv soon after the launch of Russia’s mass invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, laid the foundations for his reputation as…
ABC News · Feb 22, 2023 China vows to deepen ties with Moscow as Vladimir Putin briefly appears at rally celebrating Russia's invasion of Ukraine The Russian president steps on stage briefly to lead a cheer for his forces in Ukraine after meeting with China’s foreign minister to reaffirm cooperation between the two Eastern powerhouses.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Blackouts, air raids and reporting by candlelight: The ‘new normal’ of The Kyiv Independent newsroom Exclusive: A lot has changed for the journalists at ‘The Kyiv Independent’. On the one-year anniversary of the war, editor-in-chief Olga Rudenko speaks to Rachel Sharp about the ‘new normal’ in the newsroom, documenting history, and the news they hope to report in the near future
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023 UK holds one minute’s silence for Ukraine on anniversary of invasion A one minute silence is being held across the UK at 11am to mark one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023 Putin's state of the nation: why Russia hasn't officially declared war and what difference it would make As Vladimir Putin steps back from his state of the nation speech, it’s important to note that the Russian government has still not formally declared war on Ukraine. But from a Ukrainian and western viewpoint, we can all see that a war is taking place. This apparent contradiction does matter.…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 364 of the invasion China’s top diplomat meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow; Biden meets leaders of Bucharest Nine; Ukraine seeks extension to Black Sea grain deal
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023 ‘It’s a disgrace not to go to war’: muted Russian protest against Ukraine conflict Families of dead Russian soldiers appear even more supportive of military operation
Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2023 ‘All of Ukraine is a battlefield’: Lessons about modern war What has Russia’s war in Ukraine taught us about how future conflicts will be fought?
Reuters · Feb 22, 2023 EU still has not agreed on anniversary Russia sanctions, more talks Thurs - sources European Union countries did not reach agreement on Wednesday about new sanctions against Russia, and planned more talks to have the package ready for the one-year anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine on Friday, diplomats said.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Ukrainian mother forced to flee home says UK people are ‘angels’ for donating Polina, a social worker and mother of three young boys, fled Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine when she was six months pregnant.