What to Watch: New political vibes this State of the Union Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year’s State of the Union address The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Russia assembles troops for possible offensive in Luhansk, Ukraine says ‘Battles for the region are heating up’ as Russian forces are located in Donetsk The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023
Latest on Ukraine: EU just banned Russian diesel and other oil products (Feb. 6) Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WEKU · Feb 6, 2023
Analysis-Swiss neutrality on the line as arms-for-Ukraine debate heats up Switzerland is close to breaking with centuries of tradition as a neutral state, as a pro-Ukraine shift in the public and political mood puts pressure on the government to end a ban on exports of Swiss weapons to war zones. Reuters · Feb 6, 2023
Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts: ‘I know people who support the war. They keep their mouths shut’ Regarded as one of the world’s best soloists, Gringolts remains in exile after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now in Australia, he talks about speaking out where other performers have stayed silent The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023
Ukrainian troops begin training on German Leopard tanks in Europe Ukrainian forces begin training on German Leopard tanks on Monday, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said, ahead of their delivery to the front line. With Russian forces keeping Ukrainian troops tied down with fighting in the eastern Donbas region, Kyiv is urgently awaiting deliveries of the tanks from its Western… France 24 · Feb 6, 2023
Oleksandr Usyk: ‘There had been laughter in that gym. When I got there, only darkness and death’ As the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, the world heavyweight champion tells Donald McRae about the devastation of war and searching for signs of hope The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023
Ukraine family have been living on Edinburgh cruise ship for seven months Nataliia Polyakhovich, 45, fled the city of Kiev with her two children in February and since coming here in July, has lived on the massive ship that is docked in Leith Harbour. Edinburgh Live · Feb 6, 2023
Norway looks to donate $7.3 billion in aid to Ukraine The government of oil-rich Norway is looking to donate 75 billion kroner ($7.3 billion) in a multiyear support package to Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Russian Forces Keep Up Pressure as Ukraine Anniversary Nears Russian forces are keeping Ukrainian troops tied down with fighting in the eastern Donbas region as Moscow assembles additional combat power there for an expected offensive in the coming weeks, Ukrainian officials said Monday. Weeks of intense fighting continued to rage around the city of Bakhmut and the nearby towns… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2023
First Leopard tank arrives in Poland in boost for Ukraine as Russia ‘plans major offensive’ The first Canadian Leopard 2 battle tank has arrived in Poland Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023
Russian forces keep up pressure as Ukraine anniversary nears Officials in Ukraine say Russian forces are keeping Ukrainian troops tied down with fighting in the eastern Donbas region The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Norway plans $7 billion in aid to Ukraine over five years Norway's prime minister proposed on Monday that his country, a major petroleum exporter, should provide some 75 billion crowns ($7.3 billion) in aid to Ukraine over five years. Reuters · Feb 6, 2023
Ski resorts forced to raise lift fees due to higher electricity prices Ski resort operators across the nation have been raising lift ticket prices due to surging energy rates, driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 6, 2023
Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2023 Vladimir Putin’s rumoured lover hails Russia's war in Ukraine in rare public appearance Alina Kabaeva, who is believed to share a secret family with Vladimir Putin, appeared at a Moscow event marking the founding of strongly pro-Putin National Media Group [NMG]
The Texas Tribune · Feb 6, 2023 Texas defense hawks urge Congress away from military funding cuts to raise the debt ceiling Texas Republicans in the U.S. House are working with their divided party to eke out a path forward on raising the debt limit.
Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023 Martin Schram: Bad news — lost and found Two big blips of downright infuriating news flashed across our news screens last week. But both vanished quickly, swamped by the next gush of made-for-TV stories.
Reuters · Feb 6, 2023 Ukraine's defence ministry in turmoil as Russia readies offensive Ukraine sowed confusion on Monday about whether its defence minister would be replaced, creating doubts about the leadership of its war effort just as it braces for an expected Russian offensive.
Roll Call · Feb 6, 2023 Lawmakers worry about weapons-makers' ability to meet demand - Roll Call Congress worries that defense contractors will not be able to meet surging demand for weapons as war drags on in Ukraine.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2023 Putin Says Russia Ready to Help Syria and Türkiye after Major Quake President Vladimir Putin offered Russian assistance on Monday to Syria and Türkiye after a major earthquake of magnitude 7.8 killed more than 500 people and injured thousands in the two countries. Russia, which is closely allied with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, maintains a significant military presence in that country. Putin…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023 Can you solve it? The brain from Ukraine A young mathematician’s brilliant brainteasers
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 In pro-Putin Serbia, liberal-minded Russians seek a home About 200,000 Russians have left their homeland for Serbia since the start of the war in Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023 Russians ‘eradicating towns’ in eastern Donbas; UN chief warns world is walking into wider war – as it happened Donetsk governor says Russian forces throwing new troops at frontline; António Guterres says ‘prospects for peace keep diminishing’
Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2023 Ukraine to replace Reznikov amid corruption scandal: Legislator Oleksii Reznikov’s removal would be the highest-profile change since a corruption scandal at his ministry last month.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 Ukraine news – live: Zelensky replaces defence minister over scandal in wartime reshuffle Reznikov’s ministry accused of making wartime purchases of military rations at inflated prices