Angela Merkel: I was too weak to influence Putin in run-up to Ukraine invasion Former German Chancellor says she ‘didn’t have the power to get my way’ Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2022
James Cleverly pledges more ambulances for Ukraine during visit to country The Foreign Secretary announced a package of practical support to help the war-torn nation as winter sets in The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Russians forced to serve in Ukraine with ‘serious’ health problems – MoD A number of ‘common themes’ are emerging in the experience of Moscow’s mobilised reservists, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
UK voters warm to new leader Sunak, but not to his party In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
'Where is he now?’ Kherson mother looks for son after Russian retreat Clutching aid she'd received at a crowded humanitarian distribution point in Ukraine's liberated city of Kherson, Anna Voskoboinik, a one-legged woman in a wheelchair, finds it hard to imagine life without her only son. Reuters · Nov 25, 2022
Russia amps up missile strikes in Ukraine, killing 15 in Kherson Russian strikes on Ukraine this week have left half of Kyiv without electricity, amid cold winter temperatures. In the recently recaptured city of Kherson, 15 civilians died following Russian shelling, according to a city official. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time… France 24 · Nov 25, 2022
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly pledges continuing support for Ukraine in Kyiv trip The Foreign Secretary announced a package of practical support to help the war-torn nation as winter sets in Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2022
Yandex, Russia's "Google", wants to flee the country By leaving the Russian market, Yandex hopes it can save its new businesses from being cut off from the rest of the world. Fortune · Nov 25, 2022
Putin tells mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine: 'We share your pain' President Vladimir Putin spoke on Friday to a carefully selected group of mothers of Russian soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine who praised his leadership while he told them their sons had not died in vain. Reuters · Nov 25, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: shelling forces Kherson hospitals to evacuate as UN warns millions plunged into hardship – as it happened Governor of Kherson says attacks on hospitals means patients evacuated for their own safety The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022
Ukraine refugees in Bristol 'can help solve' bus driver crisis "I hope Ukrainian drivers can be part of the solution" Bristol Post · Nov 25, 2022
Ukraine news – live: Putin ‘forcing troops with chronic health problems into battle’ MoD also says Russia reservists are being killed in ‘large numbers’ in Donetsk Oblast The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
The 2022 Bali G20 declaration: did success really stem from Indonesia's diplomacy? This year’s G20 Summit, held in Bali on November 15-16, successfully produced a joint declaration. This was somewhat surprising, yet welcome, considering that the high-level conference was held amid the unstable geopolitical situation and rising tension between major powers. The Conversation · Nov 25, 2022
World Cup 2022 key events: Ronaldo makes it five on Day 5 Portuguese striker becomes first player to score in five World Cups while Brazil open tournament in style. Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2022
Reuters · Nov 25, 2022 British foreign minister unveils more winter aid on Kyiv trip British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly unveiled millions of pounds in additional support for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv on Friday, as the country grapples with Russian air strikes on vital infrastructure with winter setting in.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022 UK foreign secretary visits Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine James Cleverly, who says Russia will fail in its attempt to ‘break Ukrainian resolve’, announces fresh support package
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022 Cleverly pledges more ambulances for Ukraine during visit to country The Foreign Secretary announced a package of practical support to help the war-torn nation as winter sets in.
Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2022 Ukraine battles to restore power as millions face blackouts With temperatures falling below zero, authorities struggle to restore power and water as millions cut off from grid.
Daily Mirror · Nov 24, 2022 Vladimir Putin orders prisoners to fight in Ukraine war or face brutal punishments Lags were previously offered freedom deals if they joined the invasion, but the notorious Wagner Group of mercenaries has switched to more brutal recruitment tactics
France 24 · Nov 24, 2022 Don't confuse this Zelensky lookalike with the Ukrainian president A viral video on social media allegedly shows President Volodymyr Zelensky dancing with a rocket launcher, as the war in Ukraine drags into its ninth month. The man in the video is actually a parody actor, not the real Zelensky. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or…
Irish Mirror · Nov 24, 2022 Ukraine war refugees told not to bring pets to Ireland The Government may consider charging people if they bring their pets with them
Tribune News Service · Nov 24, 2022 Germany rejects Poland's call to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine Germany’s defense minister dismissed a surprise request from Poland to station surface-to-air Patriot missiles in western Ukraine, saying such a deployment would have to be agreed to by NATO.
WEKU · Nov 24, 2022 Eurovision will now let fans in non-participating countries (like the U.S.) vote Eurovision organizers announced a set of new changes that give more power to voters and let more viewers vote.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022 Rishi Sunak faces Tory backlash over record immigration figures Numbers swollen by humanitarian arrivals from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022 ‘We are Ukrainians. We’re strong’: morale the key in Kyiv as winter sets in Residents shelter in ‘invincibility stations’ offering power, water and food as Russian missiles knock out supplies