Ukraine considers Olympics boycott over Russian athlete decision for Paris 2024 The IOC is keen to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the next Games Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023
Trudy Rubin: Biden's birthday present to Zelenskyy: M1 Abrams and German Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine "Tanks but no tanks" and "Free the Leopards" were the clever headlines earlier this week about Ukraine. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 27, 2023
Editorial: Tanks increase Ukraine entanglement If President Joe Biden has a coherent strategy for ending the Ukraine war, now would be an opportune time to deploy it. Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023
Editorial: Tanking Putin’s plans: Sending tanks to help Ukraine fight back was long overdue After much back-and-forth and strenuous behind the scenes hand-wringing, Germany has cleared the way for its Leopard 2 tanks to join the fight for democracy in Ukraine, pledging this week to send an initial company of 14 tanks and clearing the way for other European countries to do the same.… Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023
Novak Djokovic’s dad pulls out of attending Australian Open semi over pro-Putin video Srdjan Djokovic courted controversy when he was filmed taking part in a pro-Russian demonstration at the Australian Open, standing next to a Vladimir Putin flag Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023
AP News Digest 3 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023
Djokovic’s Father Won’t Attend Semi-final after Russia Flag Controversy Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan said on Friday he would not attend his son's Australian Open semi-final and would instead "watch from home", after a video emerged showing him posing at Melbourne Park with fans holding Russian flags. The video caused controversy in Australia, leading to the country's Prime Minister Anthony… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023
Ukraine Comes under Russian Missile Onslaught after Securing Tanks from Allies The danger of Russian air attacks remained high on Friday, Ukraine's military said, a day after Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 people in what appeared to be a response to promises by Western allies to supply Ukraine with tanks. Russian forces trained tank, mortar and artillery fire… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023
Kennan's Warning on Ukraine Ambition, insecurity, and the perils of independence Foreign Affairs · Jan 27, 2023
France must ‘leave open door’ to sending fighter jets to Ukraine, says Macron ally France must “leave open the door” to sending fighter jets to Ukraine, a senior MP and ally of Emmanuel Macron has said. Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023
EU official: Russia shifts war focus to 'NATO and the West' A senior EU official says that Russia has taken its war against Ukraine to a “a different stage” by making indiscriminate attacks on civilians and non-military targets, while criticizing Moscow for triggering recent moves by Germany and the United States to send advanced tanks to Ukraine The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023
US Toughens Sanctions Against Russia's Wagner The United States on Thursday stepped up sanctions against the Wagner Group, labeling the Russian mercenary company fighting in Ukraine as a transnational criminal organization responsible for widespread human rights abuses. Wagner has been locked in a battle to take the towns of Bakhmut and Soledar in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023
Russia’s FM Lavrov meets Eritrean president on Africa tour Foreign minister’s trip to Eritrea comes as part of his Africa tour which took him to South Africa, Angola and Eswatini. Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2023
At least 10 civilians killed in new Russian shelling, Kyiv says; fierce fighting in eastern Donetsk battle – as it happened Towns and villages in east and south hit by new barrage; Ukraine claims to have killed 109 Russians in eastern Donetsk battle The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jan 27, 2023 Putin plans new Ukraine push as he prepares for years of war NEW YORK: Nearly a year into an invasion that was supposed to take weeks, Russia's President Vladimir Putin is preparing a new offensive in Ukraine, at the same time steeling his country for a conflict with the United States and its allies that he expects to last for years.
ABC News · Jan 27, 2023 Srdjan Djokovic has put Serbia and Russia's relationship in the spotlight. How has Belgrade responded to the invasion of Ukraine? Novak Djokovic's father has made headlines for posing with people holding the Russian flag at the Australian Open. What is the relationship between Moscow and Belgrade?
The New Daily · Jan 27, 2023 Djokovic’s dad speaks after pro-Russian protest Novak Djokovic's father says he will skip his son's Australian Open semi-final, amid a growing storm over his joining pro-Russian fans.
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 British journalist who lost both feet and an eye in Ukraine blast returns to TV Fox News reporter says he feels ‘more confident than ever’ and urges others to ‘never give up’
Reuters · Jan 27, 2023 Djokovic defends 'misused' father over Russia flag controversy Novak Djokovic defended his father after a video emerged showing him posing at the Australian Open with some fans holding Russian flags, saying he was "misused" by the individuals and that his family was against war.
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Ukraine news – live: Zelensky slams Olympics chief as ‘nearly 67,000 Russian war crimes’ recorded ‘I never heard how he is going to protect sports from war propaganda if he returns Russian athletes to competitions’
Reuters · Jan 27, 2023 Japan tightens Russia sanctions after deadly missile strikes in Ukraine Japan tightened sanctions against Russia on Friday following its latest wave of missile attacks in Ukraine, adding goods to an export ban list and freezing the assets of Russian officials and entities.
Reuters · Jan 26, 2023 Ukraine war: Fighting heats up in east and north after tank pledges Ukraine on Friday battled Russian troops trying to pierce its lines in the east and northeast, and artillery bombardments intensified after Western allies promised the Kyiv government it would send them tanks to repel the invaders.
Reuters · Jan 26, 2023 Blasts near Ukraine nuclear plant, says UN watchdog; Russia calls it provocation The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog on Thursday reported powerful explosions near Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station and renewed calls for a security zone around the plant.
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 UK journalist who lost both feet and an eye in Ukraine returns to TV The Fox News reporter said he felt ‘more confident than ever’ and urged others to ‘never give up’
Reuters · Jan 26, 2023 Pro-Western former general Pavel favoured as Czechs elect president Former Czech army chief Petr Pavel, a mainstream pro-Western candidate backing aid for Ukraine, held a commanding poll lead over billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis as Czechs began voting for a new president on Friday.