German defence minister resigns after months of criticism Lambrecht has been blamed for failing to modernise the army and denounced over Berlin’s response to the Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2023
Kremlin denies conflict between Wagner and defence ministry The Kremlin on Monday denied any conflict between the Defence Ministry and the Wagner mercenary group fighting for Russia in Ukraine, calling it an invention of the media. Reuters · Jan 16, 2023
Shakhtar Donetsk chief reveals Chelsea friendly plan following Mykhailo Mudryk transfer Chelsea had a whirlwind weekend to secure the services of Mykhailo Mudryk with a deal eventually being confirmed during the Blues' win over Crystal Palace Football London · Jan 16, 2023
Higher energy bills are here to stay, says oil boss Prices will be less volatile but are unlikely to return to levels seen before energy crisis caused by Ukraine war, says Equinor chief executive Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023
Kremlin Says Russian Missiles Did Not Target Residential Building in Dnipro The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian forces did not strike residential buildings in Ukraine, two days after an apartment complex in the city of Dnipro was hit during a major Russian missile attack that Kyiv says killed at least 36 people. During a call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 327 of the invasion Russia and Belarus have begun joint air force drills; Death toll from weekend Russian attack on Dnipro rises to 40 The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023
Germany’s Defense Minister Resigns amid Ukraine Criticism Germany’s much-criticized defense minister announced her resignation Monday, as her department steers the massive project of modernizing the country’s military and oversees expanding weapons deliveries to Ukraine. Christine Lambrecht said in a statement that she had submitted her resignation request to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, adding that “months of media focus… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023
Russia Says British Tanks Sent to Ukraine ‘Will Burn’ The Kremlin said on Monday that tanks Britain plans to send to Ukraine "will burn", warning the West that supplying a new round of more advanced weapons to Ukraine would not change the outcome of the war. Since President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, the United… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023
Doyle McManus: The war in Ukraine could become a long, frozen conflict. Are we ready for that? According to Russian President Vladimir Putin's grand plan, this was to be the hard winter that would break Ukraine and divide its allies in the West. Los Angeles Times · Jan 16, 2023
Shakhtar chief donates huge sum to Ukraine war effort after £87m Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer Shakhtar Donetsk held out in negotiations to extract the biggest possible transfer fee for Mykhaylo Mudryk - and the club's owner has donated to the war against Russia Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023
Ukraine news – live: Russia sanctions James Cleverly over war as German defence minister resigns British foreign secretary sanctioned by Moscow for ‘anti-Russian course’ The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
Russia says Britain's tanks 'will burn' in Ukraine The Kremlin said on Monday that tanks Britain plans to send to Ukraine "will burn", warning the West that supplying a new round of more advanced weapons to Ukraine would not change the outcome of the war. Reuters · Jan 16, 2023
German defence minister Christine Lambrecht quits after series of blunders Critics say she was not up to job of getting German army into shape against backdrop of Ukraine war The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023
Germany's defense minister resigns amid Ukraine criticism German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has resigned following persistent criticism of her handling of military modernization programs and the country’s arms deliveries to Ukraine The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
Reuters · Jan 16, 2023 German Defence Minister Lambrecht announces resignation German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht has asked Chancellor Olaf Scholz for her dismissal, she said in a statement on Monday, the culmination of growing scepticism about her ability to bring the German army into shape against the backdrop of the Ukraine war.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023 Higher UK energy bills here to stay, warns oil company boss Equinor chief says bills won’t return to levels seen before Ukraine invasion given windfall taxes and move to greener energy
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023 Ukraine’s Kostyuk Won’t Shake Hands with Russian, Belarusian Players As Russian missiles continue to pound her country, Ukraine's number two tennis player Marta Kostyuk says she will not shake hands with tour rivals from Russia and Belarus who she feels have not done enough to speak out against the invasion. The 20-year-old Kyiv native generated headlines last year when…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023 Ukraine Strike Deaths Hit 40; Russia Seen Preparing Long War Ukrainian emergency crews on Monday sifted through what was left of a Dnipro apartment building destroyed by a Russian missile, placing bodies from one of the war's deadliest single attacks in months in black bags and gingerly carrying them across steep piles of rubble. Authorities said the death toll from…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023 Cargo Ship from Ukraine Grounded in Bosphorus Strait, Traffic Halted The cargo ship MKK 1, travelling from Ukraine to Türkiye, was grounded in Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait on Monday and traffic in the strait was suspended but no damage was reported, shipping agents Tribeca said. Several tugs were among vessels sent to provide assistance to the ship, the coastguard authority said.…
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023 Death toll in Russian strike on Ukrainian building up to 35 A Ukrainian official says the death toll from the weekend Russian missile strike on the apartment building in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has risen to 35
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023 Russia, Belarus Begin Joint Military Exercises, Sparking Fear of New Offensive in Ukraine Russia and Belarus began joint military exercises on Monday, which have triggered fears in Kyiv and the West that Moscow could use its ally to launch a new ground offensive in Ukraine. Russia used its neighbor Belarus as a springboard for its invasion of Ukraine last February. The two allies…
Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023 Dnipro: Survivor pulled from rubble after 35 killed in Russian strike on flats City’s mayor warned there was now a ‘minimal’ chance of finding any more people alive, with dozens of people are still missing after the attack
Reuters · Jan 16, 2023 Cargo ship from Ukraine grounded in Bosphorus strait, traffic halted The cargo ship MKK 1, travelling from Ukraine to Turkey, was grounded in Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait on Monday and traffic in the strait was suspended but no damage was reported, shipping agents Tribeca said.
France 24 · Jan 16, 2023 Davos forum to tackle Ukraine war, climate crisis and 'de-globalisation' The world's political and business elites gather for the annual Davos summit from Monday to promote "cooperation in a fragmented world", with war in Ukraine, the climate crisis and global trade tensions high on the agenda.
France 24 · Jan 16, 2023 EU says deadly Russian strike on Dnipro apartment building constitutes 'war crime' Tanks that Britain has pledged to send to Ukraine "will burn" in battle, the Kremlin warned on Monday as Russia and Belarus began air drills, stoking fears in Kyiv and the West that Moscow could use its ally to launch a new offensive. On the ground, Ukrainian officials said the…