Watch Biden address public in Poland to mark anniversary of Ukraine war Joe Biden addressed the public in Poland to mark the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
Vitalii Mykolenko tells £89m Chelsea transfer how Netflix helped him settle at Everton Vitalii Mykolenko is supporting fellow countrymen Mykhailo Mudryk and Illya Zabarnyi after their January moves to the Premier League Liverpool Echo · Feb 21, 2023
Russian president Vladimir Putin has no sympathy for oligarchs who have lost their billions as Ukraine war criticism grows Russian president says the powerful families are traitors of the state. Fortune · Feb 21, 2023
IMF head says new lending to Ukraine could be 'sizeable' Ukraine could secure "sizeable support" from the International Monetary Fund under a new, longer-term program, and its economy should see a gradual recovery over the course of this year, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
China's top diplomat visits Moscow as Russia's war on Ukraine nears 1 year Trade between China and Russia has increased over the past year, especially with Chinese purchases of Russian oil and gas. WEKU · Feb 21, 2023
Ukraine trades 'collaborator' clergy for POWs in swaps with Russia Ukraine has exchanged a number of clergymen from a minority branch of the Orthodox Church with historically close ties to Moscow to win the release of soldiers captured in Russia's invasion, two security officials said. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
Kremlin official urges deeper ties with China to resist West Russia’s security head has held talks with the Chinese Communist Party’s foreign policy chief, saying Moscow and Beijing must deepen their cooperation in the face of Western pressure The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
How ‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden rode into Kyiv by luxury train President’s surprise visit carefully organised in advance and kept top secret The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
Wagner owner blasts 'treason' of Russian military chiefs The owner of the Russian private military company, Wagner, has accused Russia’s defense minister and chief of general staff of starving his fighters in Ukraine of ammunition, which he charged amounts to an attempt to “destroy” the force The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
'My life is here': The foreigners living through war in Ukraine Issa, Gérard and Rachel have built lives in Ukraine, despite coming from Guinea, France and the US. On February 24, 2022, they were shocked to see their adopted home engulfed in war with Russia – but they chose not to leave Ukraine. One year later, they are still living through… France 24 · Feb 21, 2023
Mobile medicine: Providing healthcare to Ukraine's war-torn villages Providing healthcare in Ukraine is a huge challenge not only on the frontline, but also in areas left ravaged by conflict. The Ukrainian army says it has re-taken around 1,000 towns and villages from occupying Russian troops. These are zones where mainly elderly, isolated locals remain. They need medication and… France 24 · Feb 21, 2023
Putin speech: Eight key claims from Russian leader – and the reality What Russia’s president claimed – and what is actually happening The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
Factbox-Russia's nuclear arsenal: how big is it and who controls it? President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russia has struck a deal with neighbouring Belarus to station tactical nuclear weapons on its territory but will not violate non-proliferation agreements. The following are details of Russia's nuclear arsenal, how big it is and who commands it. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
China's top diplomat says Russia ties 'rock solid' China's top diplomat told one of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies on Tuesday that Beijing's relationship with Moscow was "rock solid" and would withstand any test in a changing international situation. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2023 Plane, motorcade, train: How Joe Biden got to Kyiv in secret Biden’s ‘inherently risky’ trip to Ukraine took planning and logistics with details known to only a few.
Reuters · Feb 21, 2023 Ukraine tells schools to study remotely, fearing anniversary attacks Ukraine told schools on Tuesday to hold classes remotely from Feb. 22 to 24 because of the risk of Russian missile strikes around the first anniversary of Moscow's 2022 invasion.
Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2023 Government to consider sending Irish soldiers to help train Ukrainian forces in neighbouring country Speaking to reporters outside government buildings, Mr Martin said that "Ireland has consistently since the war began provided non-lethal support" to Ukraine and that "training is part of that"
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023 Putin halts nuclear pact with US, vows to push war in Ukraine President Vladimir Putin said Russia will suspend its observation of the New START treaty with the U.S., dealing a blow to the last accord limiting their nuclear arsenals, as he vowed to press on with his faltering invasion of Ukraine.
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023 Putin halts nuke pact with US, vows to push war in Ukraine President Vladimir Putin said Russia will suspend its observation of the New START treaty with the U.S., dealing a blow to the last accord limiting their nuclear arsenals, as he vowed to press on with his faltering invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023 ‘We became more united’: Ukrainians on a year living under cloud of war When Russian forces invaded a year ago, many fled cities and towns – but not everyone left the country, and some are returning to their homes
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Trump touts ‘very good relationship’ with Putin ahead of one-year anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘Putin never ever would have gone into Ukraine if I were president,’ Trump claims
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 London Fashion Week spotlights creativity and resilience of Ukrainian designers Designers from the war-torn country took to the runway before the first anniversary of the conflict on Friday.
Reason · Feb 21, 2023 During Surprise Trip to Kyiv, Biden Promises Endless Support for Ukraine War Plus: The National Endowment for Democracy ends funding of conservative media blacklist, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear major internet free speech case, and more...
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 Putin rails against West in state-of-nation address Russian President Vladimir Putin railed against the West in his long-delayed state-of-the-nation address on Tuesday, a speech expected to shed light on how the Kremlin sees its so-called special military operation in Ukraine and set the tone for the year ahead. Putin has frequently justified his action in Ukraine by…
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Ukraine's health care on the brink after hundreds of attacks Researchers have documented more than 700 attacks against health care facilities and staff a year into Russia’s war in Ukraine