Russia faces ‘critical shortage’ of artillery shells, says UK defence chief Tony Radakin said Moscow’s ability to conduct ground operations in Ukraine is ‘rapidly diminishing’ as a result The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
'Leadership Next' 2022 in review: The art of managing through challenging times Or: Why the name of Fortune's weekly podcast could very well be "Leadership Now." Fortune · Dec 14, 2022
New AA survey finds fuel prices drop by over 10% in December but it won't last for long Petrol is at it's cheapest rate since September 2021, while diesel is the cheapest it's been since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
Russian kamikaze drones destroyed by Ukrainian air defence after weeks of strikes Fragments from one of the Russian kamikaze drones that were destroyed contained the words 'For Ryazan' – the region in western Russia where a military base was attacked last week Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
The Guardian view on Ukraine’s bitter winter: keeping the lights on Editorial: As temperatures plummet, Vladimir Putin is trying to freeze the country into submission The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
Alan Kohler: Three broken promises define 2022 Thanks to our unaffordable housing, Philip Lowe might not end up with a recession on his conscious, only the legacy of broken promises. The New Daily · Dec 14, 2022
Amid Russian pressure, UN report skirts question on Iran drones An upcoming report to the UN Security Council does not accuse Iran of supplying Russia with drones for the war in Ukraine. Axios · Dec 14, 2022
How the UAE helped the U.S. with Brittney Griner's release UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed brought up Griner during his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia in October. Axios · Dec 14, 2022
U.S. Air Force veteran freed in Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap Suedi Murekezi was arrested after being wrongly accused of participating in pro-Ukrainian protests. Axios · Dec 14, 2022
Red Cross chief: major prisoner swap deal is option in Russia-Ukraine war The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday that a major prisoner of war swap deal was a "possibility" in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Reuters · Dec 14, 2022
American released in transfer between Ukraine, Russians -White House A U.S. citizen has been released as part of a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, where the war is not likely to wind down before year's end, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday. Reuters · Dec 14, 2022
Ukraine ‘thwarts’ Russian attack on Kyiv as it brings down 13 explosive-laden drones sent by Putin’s forces Locals saw fragments from a drone which contained the words “For Ryazan” a Russian base that the Kremlin claims was attacked by Ukraine last week Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022
Western allies plot how to 'accelerate' Ukraine to 'better position' in war Stepping up the supply of military kit to Kyiv is under consideration as nations supporting Volodymyr Zelensky's forces try to ease the plight of ordinary Ukrainians Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
Mark Hamill talks fundraising for Ukraine, love of politics Since Mark Hamill was tapped as an ambassador for United24's “Army of Drones” campaign earlier this fall, a lot has happened The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022 Ukraine: Russian Strikes Thwarted, Wreckage Hits Buildings Ukrainian authorities said they thwarted a Russian attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region Wednesday as their air defense system destroyed 13 explosive-laden drones, although wreckage damaged five buildings without causing casualties. The attempted strikes underlined how vulnerable Ukraine's capital remains to the regular Russian attacks that have devastated infrastructure…
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 Allies discuss how Ukraine can be given ‘decisive edge’ against Putin The Ukrainian President has asked G7 allies including Britain to go further by supplying long-range missiles that could be used in deadly attacks.
Reuters · Dec 14, 2022 Ukraine to increase bonuses for staff at nuclear plant who remain loyal Ukrainian atomic energy agency Energoatom said on Wednesday it would offer higher bonuses to staff at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station who remain loyal to Kyiv.
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022 Ukraine’s allies exploring how to give it ‘decisive edge’ against Putin’s army, say western officials Ukraine’s allies in the West are exploring how to give it a “decisive edge” against Vladimir Putin’s army to stop his war “grinding” on claiming more and more casualties, western officials said on Wednesday.
The Times of India · Dec 14, 2022 Explainer: Why Russia remains India's top oil supplier for 2nd month in a row NEW DELHI: India has become one of the main outlets for Russian seaborne crude oil ever since its invasion of Ukraine in February.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 Car dealers urged to help find used cars for Ukraine The vehicles are retrofitted with armoured plating and machine guns.
Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022 EU pledges $10bn investment in Southeast Asia during ASEAN summit Brussels hosts the leaders of Southeast Asian countries in the face of the Ukraine war and challenges from China.
France 24 · Dec 14, 2022 'Russia will never be able to conquer Ukraine,' says Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov FRANCE 24 spoke to Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, co-laureate of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize and editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta, an independent media outlet that was forced to suspend publication in Russia following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. At the 30th annual Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Awards, Muratov described…
Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022 Kamila Valieva among 55 Russians hit with sanctions for supporting invasion of Ukraine Teenage ice skater Kamila Valieva is still awaiting the outcome of her failed drugs test which rocked the Winter Olympics, and saw the Russian star stripped of gold
Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022 Vladimir Putin launches nuclear missile-carrying bombers in terrifying threat to West The Tu-95 fleet is a vital part of Russia's nuclear armoury, however the planes have also been utilised to launch destructive non-atomic missiles, wreaking large-scale destruction in Ukraine
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022 Going green is our best hope -- renewables are just cheaper City Voices: Fossil fuel supply chains are fragile, as the Ukraine war shows