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UK will back Ukraine if opposition Labour win power - Labour leader

Britain's support for Ukraine will not change if the main opposition Labour Party wins power in an election next year, Labour leader Keir Starmer said during a visit to Ukraine on Thursday.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2023

Keir Starmer visits Kyiv to emphasise Labour’s backing for Ukraine

Party leader meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy and says UK position will remain the same if he becomes PM

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

German refugee summit disappoints overwhelmed local officials

A refugee summit failed to break an impasse among Germany's federal, state and local governments on Thursday, prolonging what some officials say is an untenable situation that threatens to flip sentiment against refugees.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2023

Ukraine 12 months at war: why Kyiv's western allies must rethink the limits of their military aid

“Range anxiety” is a phrase most often associated with electric vehicles having to regularly charge their batteries. But it is also central to an understanding of the protracted nature of the limited war being fought between Russia and Ukraine. Range in this case means something different, of course. It is…

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023

US launches artificial intelligence military use initiative

The United States has launched an initiative promoting international cooperation on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons by militaries

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Soaring fuel bills may push 141m more into extreme poverty globally – study

Researchers say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven up household energy costs by between 62.6% and 112.9%

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

LOCALIZE IT: Support for Ukraine varies among US communities

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The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Paisley UWS partnership with Ukraine university supports students during crisis

The partnership comes as part of a national twinning scheme led by Universities UK and Universities Scotland.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

The West Should Heed this Message from a Russian Prison

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Ilya Yashin explains why the West should avoid ascribing collective guilt to Russians. He's right on both moral and pragmatic grounds.

Reason · Feb 16, 2023

Ukraine war 'hitting Russian birth rate' as invasion's first anniversary looms

Western officials gave a revealing insight into how the conflict is having an impact on Russia, almost 12 months since Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops across the border

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023