UN urged to help hundreds of seafarers trapped on ships in Ukrainian ports Ships have been essential to enable safe passage of grain but more than 300 crew remain stuck on vessels that are key targets The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023
War in Ukraine: 'De-Russification' on the rise in Odesa Russia's offensive in Ukraine has accelerated a campaign of “de-Russification” in the major port city of Odesa. It's a delicate process in a city that has long been influenced by Russian language and culture. From changing street names to dismantling statues and removing Russian literature from library shelves, the war… France 24 · Feb 22, 2023
Russia 'tested intercontinental ballistic missile as Joe Biden visited Ukraine' Russia carried out a failed intercontinental ballistic missile test which is believed to have coincided with US President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine, it is reported Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023
India averse to discussing new Russia sanctions at G20 India does not want G20 nations to discuss additional sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, government sources said on Wednesday, as it hosts a meeting of the bloc's finance chiefs at which the United States and allies were set to push for tougher action. Reuters · Feb 22, 2023
'Terrible toll' of Russia's year-long invasion of Ukraine PARIS: When Russia's President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24, 2022, he started a war that has killed tens of thousands of people, ravaged cities and pummelled the country's economy. Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2023
No economic 'knockout' yet from West's sanctions on Russia One month into the invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden declared that sanctions against Russia had rendered the ruble almost immediately “to rubble.” The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Biden reassures eastern NATO allies on security after Putin's nuclear warning U.S. President Joe Biden vowed on Wednesday that "we will defend every inch of NATO" to reassure allies on Europe's eastern flank and described Russia's suspension of a landmark nuclear arms control treaty as a "big mistake". Reuters · Feb 22, 2023
RT videos spreading Ukraine disinformation on YouTube despite ban – report The platform banned the Russia-controlled publication last year for its Ukraine falsehoods, but its content is still posted on various channels The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2023
Who is winning in Ukraine – and what will happen next? While experts differ on whether a new offensive is imminent, one year on the picture is very different to what was predicted The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023
Biden to meet eastern flank NATO leaders amid Russia worries President Joe Biden is wrapping up his whirlwind, four-day visit to Poland and Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Russia claims arms treaty suspension will not increase risk of nuclear war; Biden vows US will defend Nato – as it happened Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday that Moscow will suspend New Start treaty; Joe Biden leaves Warsaw after speaking with eastern leaders of Nato The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023
Russia's first criminal case against Ukraine's forces goes to court Russia's first criminal case against a member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, accused of forcibly seizing power and ill-treatment of civilians, went to court, the state TASS news agency reported on Wednesday. Reuters · Feb 22, 2023
Ukraine Russia news – live: British Challenger 2 tanks to reach Kyiv within weeks, says Ben Wallace Britain must sustain its supplies of weapons to war-hit ally, says UK defence minister The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Life and death in shattered Mariupol - a survivor's tale of war in Ukraine Shells were exploding nearby but Tatiana Bushlanova didn't flinch when she spoke to Reuters in front of the shattered remains of her home in Mariupol last May. Fighting in the port city has long since ended but the pensioner is still struggling to take in the enormity of what has… Reuters · Feb 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Russia and West clash over probe of Nord Stream sabotage Russia has clashed with the United States and other Western nations over the Kremlin’s call for a U.N. investigation of the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines from Russia to Western Europe
Reuters · Feb 22, 2023 Putin cancels decree underpinning Moldova's sovereignty in separatist conflict President Vladimir Putin revoked on Tuesday a 2012 decree that in part underpinned Moldova's sovereignty in resolving the future of the Transdniestria region - a Moscow-backed separatist region which borders Ukraine and where Russia keeps troops.
Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2023 Russians make Thailand a refuge as Ukraine war enters second year Russians are buying up property in Southeast Asian country to avoid conscription and the economic ravages of war.
AAP · Feb 22, 2023 Russian invasion fuels Santos profits as prices surged Profits for natural gas supplier Santos more than doubled in 2022 as it benefited from rising gas prices and demand caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters · Feb 22, 2023 Russia rails at UN move on Ukraine, China readies 'position paper' Russia has urged U.N. states to vote against an "unbalanced and anti-Russian" move at the General Assembly by Ukraine and others to mark one year since Moscow invaded, as China said on Tuesday it could release a "position paper" on the war within days.
The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023 Peace in Ukraine doesn't ultimately depend on Putin or Zelensky – it's the Ukrainian people who must decide Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has now lasted for one year. As overwhelming victory for either side looks unlikely, many are now calling for a negotiated settlement to the war. For instance, China is promising details of a peace plan imminently.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Cabaret which began in Kyiv bunker comes to London for invasion anniversary The idea for Bunker Cabaret originated in a bunker in Ukraine and has since been performed across Europe.
The News Lens · Feb 21, 2023 Wang Yi’s Fruitless Diplomacy in Europe Wang’s chances of reinvigorating relations with Europe appear fruitless due to both the atmospherics surrounding his tour and Beijing’s inability (or unwillingness) to see how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped European security perceptions
WEKU · Feb 21, 2023 Listen Live: For Ukraine: A Concert of Remembrance and Hope from The Met The Metropolitan Opera presents For Ukraine: A Concert of Remembrance and Hope, a special concert and live radio broadcast being heard throughout the United States and internationally. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mozart’s Requiem, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, and Silvestrov’s “Prayer for Ukraine” in a performance given for the people…
Reuters · Feb 21, 2023 Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces holding line, Russia claims advance President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces were maintaining their positions on the front line in the east after Russia reported it was advancing on its main target in the area.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023 War in Ukraine defining new world order, says thinktank Poll reveals west more united but gulf growing with countries such as India that do not subscribe to post-cold war view