Ukraine news – live: Russia failing to ‘punch through’ despite 97% of army at war ‘That has come at a huge cost to the Russian army,’ UK defence secretary says The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Ukraine may not get UK fighter jets for years, says Ben Wallace Defence secretary also dismisses reports UK too weak to take over Nato force as ‘b*****ks’ The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Oleksandr Zinchenko made vow to Arsenal players immediately after joining from Man City Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko joined Arsenal from Manchester City along with Gabriel Jesus, and the pair are aiming to win back-to-back league titles with different clubs Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023
Photo exhibit on Ukraine invasion opens in Tokyo As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches a year since its start on Feb. 24, 2022, a free photo exhibition featuring the people of Ukraine opened Tuesday at The Yomiuri Shimbun Building in Tokyo. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 15, 2023
Irish Sikh environmental activists join Reforest Nation to plant 10,000 trees for Ukraine A forest will be planted in Co Wicklow in honour of the people of Ukraine and refugees across the globe in this collaborative event Dublin Live · Feb 15, 2023
Russian journalist gets six years for accusing Russia of Ukraine theatre bombing A Russian journalist was sentenced to six years in a penal colony on Wednesday for accusing the Russian air force of bombing a theatre in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol last April where women and children were sheltering. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
Ukraine Calls on UN, Türkiye to Prevent Russia from Obstructing Grain Deal Ukraine appealed on Wednesday to the United Nations and Türkiye to press Russia to immediately stop hindering Ukrainian grain shipments that supply millions of people and not to use the food as a weapon. After an almost six-month blockade caused by the Russian invasion, three Ukrainian Black Sea ports were… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023
Brit killed in Ukraine made 'ultimate sacrifice' as family pay tribute to 'hero' In a tribute posted on social media, former paramedic Jonathan Shenkin's family said he died in December after enlisting in the Ukrainian army Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023
U.N. agencies seek $5.6 billion to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad The U.N.'s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia's invasion. WEKU · Feb 15, 2023
Russia Reports Battlefield Advances as Ukraine Urges Faster Military Aid Russia said on Wednesday its troops had broken through two fortified lines of Ukrainian defenses on the eastern front, as Kyiv described the situation there as difficult and demanded faster military aid ahead of a predicted Russian offensive. The Russian Defense Ministry said the Ukrainians had retreated in the face… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023
Ukraine urges financial crime watchdog to expel Russia Ukraine issued a new appeal on Wednesday to the global financial crime watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to exclude Russia and blacklist it as a high-risk jurisdiction, the finance ministry said. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
Ukrainian Olympic head on Russian rival: 'He is my enemy' The presidents of Ukrainian and Russian Olympic committees fought together as teammates at the 1992 Barcelona Games and won a gold medal in fencing for the post-Soviet Unified Team The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Ukraine says it has repelled Russian attacks in Luhansk region Ukrainian forces have repelled some Russian attacks in the eastern region of Luhansk but the situation there remains difficult, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office said on Wednesday. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
British man who died in Ukraine named as dad-of-two ‘hero’ paramedic The Foreign Office said it was supporting his family Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023
Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023 'Hero' Scots dad killed in Ukraine while working as paramedic as family pay tribute The 45-year-old, from Glasgow, is believed to be the eighth British man who has died in the country.
Reuters · Feb 15, 2023 U.N. agencies appeal for $5.6 billion to help war-stricken Ukrainians Two agencies at the United Nations on Wednesday made an appeal to raise $5.6 billion to support the Ukrainians most affected by the Russian invasion.
Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023 Glasgow paramedic killed in Ukraine 'died a hero in act of bravery' The 45-year-old dad of two is one of eight Brits to have died over the last year following the Russian invasion of Ukraine His brother said the soldier "took reward in helping others."
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Russian forces struggle to make headway in eastern Ukraine The Ukrainian General Staff says Russian forces are still trying to punch through Ukraine’s defenses in eastern areas of the country, as Moscow’s invasion struggles to gain momentum almost a year after it began
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Ukraine war has exposed Europe’s vulnerability, says Wallace The Defence Secretary said the conflict with Russia has underlined the need for a long-term increase in armed forces funding.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023 EU to Sanction Iran Entities Involved in Russian War in Ukraine European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the EU will propose sanctions targeting for the first time Iranian economic operators involved in the Russian war in Ukraine. "For the first time we are also proposing to sanction Iranian entities including those linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard," von…
Reuters · Feb 15, 2023 Ukraine calls on UN, Turkey to prevent Russia from obstructing grain deal Ukraine appealed on Wednesday to the United Nations and Turkey to press Russia to immediately stop hindering Ukrainian grain shipments that supply millions of people and not to use the food as a weapon.
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Russia deploys ships armed with tactical nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years, says Norway Norwegian report comes days ahead of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine touching one-year mark
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 UN agencies seek $5.6B to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad The U.N.’s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies say they are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and 10 countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia’s invasion of their country nearly a year ago
Reuters · Feb 15, 2023 EU to sanction Iran entities involved in Russian war in Ukraine - Von der Leyen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the EU will propose sanctions targeting for the first time Iranian economic operators involved in the Russian war in Ukraine.
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 Carl P. Leubsdorf: A year after invasion, what's next for Ukraine? In the year since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the world has thrilled to the pluck and the bravery of the Ukrainian people, its government and military in resisting the once mighty Red armies.