Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023
Ukraine-Russia news – live: Boris Johnson attacks UK refusal to send fighter jets to Ukraine Putin will benefit from British and US decision to withold warplanes, says Johnson The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023
Some 220 Ukrainian athletes, coaches killed in war KYIV: At least 220 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have died in the war against Russia, with over 340 sports facilities damaged or ruined, Reuters news agency reported Tuesday, quoting Ukraine's sports minister. Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2023
Pride of Scotland hero Stevie Carr returns to Ukraine for first time since mercy mission to rescue orphans As we launch Pride of Scotland 2023, the charity chairman urges the nation not to forget about the people of Ukraine. Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023
Liverpool handed keys to Eurovision song contest as it prepares to host on behalf of Ukraine Eurovision's symbolic key is handed over to Liverpool as it prepares to host the song contest in May on Ukraine's behalf. ABC News · Feb 1, 2023
Russia claims control of Blahodatne village on outskirts of Bakhmut in big push in east Russia claims to have captured a Ukrainian village just to the north of Bakhmut, a city it is trying to surround in a major push for what would be its biggest battlefield prize in Ukraine since July. ABC News · Feb 1, 2023
Netanyahu would consider Ukraine-Russia mediator role if asked -CNN interview Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he would be willing to consider serving as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine if asked by both warring countries and the United States. Reuters · Feb 1, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: More changes coming to fight graft in government Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he was not finished shuffling the ranks of senior officials and that anyone failing to perform according to strict standards faced dismissal. Reuters · Jan 31, 2023
Ukraine raids home of billionaire in war-time anti-corruption crackdown Security services searched the home of one of Ukraine's most prominent billionaires on Wednesday, moving against a figure once seen as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's sponsor in what the authorities called a wartime anti-corruption purge. Reuters · Jan 31, 2023
OPEC does not control price of oil, says cartel chief OPEC president talks to Al Jazeera about output cuts, price volatility, and the war in Ukraine and its effect on prices. Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2023
U.S. readies $2 billion-plus Ukraine aid package with longer-range weapons -sources The United States is readying more than $2 billion worth of military aid for Ukraine that is expected to include longer-range rockets for the first time as well as other munitions and weapons, two U.S. officials briefed on the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. Reuters · Jan 31, 2023
Eurovision Song Contest 2023 lifts off in Liverpool at poignant ceremony celebrating Ukraine A total of 37 countries are set to take part in Eurovision this year - with Liverpool chosen over Manchester to host the contest Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023
Eurovision 2023: Liverpool receives official keys from Turin as semi-final line-ups announced 2023 slogan is ‘United by Music’ The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023
Blinken to discuss Russia's war on Ukraine with Chinese officials U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss Russia's war in Ukraine with Chinese officials during a Feb. 5-6 trip to China, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday. Reuters · Jan 31, 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2023 Eurovision Song Contest: Liverpool gets keys in grand handover ceremony as semi-final draw made Liverpool has officially taken over as Eurovision host for 2023 from Turin
Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2023 Eurovision fans convinced AJ Odudu dropped huge Big Brother hint during semi-final draw The Eurovision Song Contest preparation is well underway, but fans believe that host AJ Odudu appeared to confirm she would be fronting Big Brother upon its return
Liverpool Echo · Jan 31, 2023 Liverpool receives keys to Eurovision in momentous ceremony To celebrate the momentous occasion Liverpool monuments were lit up purple and blue
Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023 Eurovision 2023 semi final draw as countries find out fate at official handover in Liverpool The draw for the Eurovision 2023 semi finals took place in Liverpool on Tuesday night and was broadcast on the BBC
Reuters · Jan 31, 2023 U.S. says Russia violating New START nuclear arms control treaty The United States on Tuesday accused Russia of violating the New START Treaty, the last major pillar of post-Cold War nuclear arms control between the two countries, saying Moscow was refusing to allow inspection activities on its territory.
Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023 When is Eurovision 2023? Liverpool gears up to host contest for UK and Ukraine The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will take place in Liverpool, as they host for the UK and in honour of Ukraine
Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023 Ukraine’s allies reject giving fighter jets in blow to Zelenskyy Ukraine’s biggest allies have so far said they won’t send fighter jets to Kyiv, denying a key request from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of an expected escalation in fighting.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 31, 2023 France and Australia mend fences to relaunch era of defence ties A deal to send ammunition to Ukraine announced by France and Australia appears to have set in motion a new era of defence cooperation that aims to finally mend the relations between the two Indo-Pacific neighbours that were badly fractured by a row over submarines.
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023 Boxer Klitschko joins fight against Olympic path for Russia Olympic gold medalist Wladimir Klitschko has joined Ukraine’s fight against IOC plans to let some Russians compete at the 2024 Paris Summer Games
Reuters · Jan 31, 2023 Slovakia will hold early election in Sept, pro-Ukraine stance at stake The Slovak parliament approved on Tuesday plans to shorten its four-year term by five months and to hold an early election on Sept. 30 after the centre-right cabinet lost a no-confidence vote and parties failed to form a new majority administration.
Reuters · Jan 31, 2023 Ukraine tells Hungary 'anti-Ukrainian rhetoric' must stop Ukraine protested to Hungary's ambassador on Tuesday over "disparaging" comments made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and urged Budapest to stop what it called anti-Ukrainian rhetoric.