Rishi Sunak pledges more military support for Ukraine as PM condemns ‘abhorrent’ drone attacks Zelensky hails agreement to ‘intensify’ UK support, as he warns of ‘prolonged’ attack by Russia’s drones The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023
As fighting continues, a Mariupol survivor rebuilds life in Kyiv Ulvi Zulfili fled one war as a child and found a new home in Ukraine, only to have to flee again – and barely survive. Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023
Ukraine can ‘count on’ UK support in 2023, Sunak says Rishi Sunak reaffirmed the UK’s support for Ukraine, in an early January call with Volodymyr Zelensky. The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023
Rishi Sunak promises Zelensky more military equipment to ‘secure Ukraine’s victory on the battlefield’ Rishi Sunak promised Volodymyr Zelensky more military equipment from Britain in the coming months “to secure Ukraine’s victory on the battlefield”. Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2023
UK's Sunak promises long-term support to Ukraine after drone attacks British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the Ukrainian president can count on Britain for support over the long run following recent drone attacks, Sunak's office said on Tuesday. Reuters · Jan 3, 2023
Ukrainian volunteers deliver bodies, and closure, to troops' families Combing the battlefields of eastern Ukraine, a group of volunteers have made it their mission to search for the bodies of fallen soldiers and return them to their families. Reuters · Jan 3, 2023
Vladimir Putin to weaponise Miss Universe with state backing for Russian contestant Vladimir Putin plans to give state backing to Miss Universe contestant Anna Linnikova, 22, a model representing Russia at this month's pageant being held in New Orleans in the US Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023
Drone advances in Ukraine could bring dawn of killer robots Drone advances in Ukraine have accelerated a technology trend that could soon bring the world’s first fully autonomous robots to the battlefield and inaugurate a new age of warfare The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023
Drone advances in Ukraine could bring dawn of killer robots Drone advances in Ukraine have accelerated a technology trend that could soon bring the world’s first fully autonomous robots to the battlefield and inaugurate a new age of warfare The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023
Global economy 2023: Why central banks face an epic battle against inflation amid political obstacles Where is the global economy heading in 2023? After all the challenges of last year, it’s a question we ask with trepidation. Just as the economy was dealing with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February ramped up inflation. The Conversation · Jan 3, 2023
Arsenal's new £70m loan agreement explained amid fresh Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer talks The Premier League leaders submitted "registration of a charge" form on December 23, with the potential borrowings from Barclays guaranteed against TV money, as fresh talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over Ukraine winger take place Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023
2022: The year in pictures From Russia invading Ukraine to the continued climate crisis, photographers were there to document another tumultuous year The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023
Grief and anger in Russia over deadly Ukraine strike SAMARA, Russia: Mourners voiced grief and anger on Tuesday at a rare public commemoration in Russia for the scores of soldiers killed by a Ukrainian strike on New Year's Eve. Bangkok Post · Jan 3, 2023
Ukraine midfielder signs for Longford Town Viktor Serdeniuk moves to the midlands club after a brief spell with Shamrock Rovers Irish Mirror · Jan 3, 2023
Fortune · Jan 3, 2023 A global recession is coming, and this is where economists predict will fare the worst IMF director Kristalina Georgieva said simultaneous contractions in three major economies—the U.S., the EU, and China—will be the driving forces behind a global recession in 2023.
Reuters · Jan 3, 2023 Ukraine's young circus artists wow Budapest after training in bomb shelters at home Young acrobats from circus schools across Ukraine dazzled audiences in Budapest this week when the city hosted a Ukrainian youth circus festival to showcase the talents of children forced by the war to train underground or without electricity.
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023 Russians demand Putin’s commanders be punished over losses in New Year’s Eve attack Calls for military leaders to face punishment over ‘stupid losses of personnel’ in Makiivka
Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2023 Reasons to be cheerful in 2023 MANY of the main reasons to be cheerful in 2023 are negative ones. For instance, Liz Truss is not our prime minister and it is looking increasingly unlikely that any of us will need to take the tech bros promoting cryptocurrency and NFTs seriously; above all, it’s not 2022 anymore.…
The Times of India · Jan 3, 2023 Inflation, growth, budget & more: 10 factors that may impact the Indian economy in 2023 NEW DELHI: The year 2022 posed severe challenges for the economy since the beginning. With cases of Covid-19 receding after 2 years of mayhem, this year was being watched as a good opportunity for the economies to recover completely from the pandemic slump.
Reuters · Jan 3, 2023 Factbox-What do we know about the Ukrainian New Year's Eve attack on Russian troops? A Ukrainian missile strike on Jan. 1 against a vocational school in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region of Ukraine housing mobilised Russian troops has become one of the bloodiest incidents of Russia's nearly year-long war in Ukraine.
Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2023 Russian anger grows over strike that killed dozens of soldiers in Ukraine Russia’s defence ministry said 63 soldiers were killed in the blast on New Year’s Eve
Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2023 Gas prices back under levels seen before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine As the government’s energy price guarantee goes up, there is hope for bill payers as wholesale gas prices fall
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 3, 2023 Ukraine Says Russia Plans Tactical Shift Using More Drones Russia is preparing to step up its attacks on Ukraine using Iranian-made exploding drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Moscow looks for ways to keep up the pressure on Kyiv after months of battlefield setbacks for the Kremlin’s war strategy. “We have information that Russia is planning a…
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023 Ukraine says Russia plans tactical shift using more drones Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing to step up its attacks on Ukraine using Iranian-made exploding drones
Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2023 Vladimir Putin’s forces facing struggle for key town of Bakhmut, say UK defence chiefs The town in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine has become a focal point of the war