Riot Fest reviews Day 2: Bad Religion, The Joy Formidable, Get Up Kids bring rock, punk to the park The day began sunny and humid but by 3 p.m., clouds had appeared and the wind kicked up. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2022
EU calls for war crimes tribunal over Ukraine mass graves EU presidency calls for formation of international tribunal for war crimes after some 450 graves found outside Izyum. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2022
Ukraine searches for its dead at Russian occupation burial site Dressed in white protective suits and wearing rubber gloves, Ukrainian emergency workers on Saturday dug up more bodies from a wooded burial site in territory recently recaptured from Russian forces, while townspeople looked for dead relatives. Reuters · Sep 17, 2022
Vladimir Putin's ally who advocates launching missile at UK hit by sabotage attack The villa of Vladimir Putin-backing TV presenter Dmitry Kiselyov in the occupied region of the Crimea was targeted in an attack by Ukrainian agents according to police in the region Daily Mirror · Sep 17, 2022
Biden: Putin using nuclear, chemical weapons would lead to "consequential” U.S. response “It would change the face of war unlike anything since World War II." Axios · Sep 17, 2022
Ukrainians overwhelmed with hope as Russia retreats from Kharkiv region Ukrainians are hopeful for victory after a week of massive territorial gains. Many are planning to return home, reconnect with loved ones liberated from occupation, and are setting their sights on the future. ABC News · Sep 17, 2022
Izium: after Russian retreat, horrors of Russian occupation are revealed As the Ukrainian city’s five-month ordeal ends, the evidence of dead bodies and survivors’ testimonies suggests Izium could be another Bucha The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022
Biden warns Putin against using nuclear or chemical weapons WASHIINGTON — President Joe Biden said Vladimir Putin would face a “consequential” U.S. response if the Russian president used nuclear or chemical weapons in the war in Ukraine. Tribune News Service · Sep 17, 2022
Putin's men 'on the run' say Ukraine - but they need British help to turn the screw Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants a 90-day plan of action that will push Russian Putin into a corner - but he needs help from other Western nations including us Daily Mirror · Sep 17, 2022
US-UK Relations Enter New Chapter as New PM, King Settle in President Joe Biden heads to the United Kingdom on Saturday to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a time of transition in US-UK relations, as both a new royal and a new prime minister are settling in. The hawkish approach of Prime Minister Liz Truss to Russia and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022
Ukrainian refugees face homelessness as Brit hosts quit over cost of living crisis Around 50,000 Ukrainian refugees could end up homeless in the UK by 2023 as British Homes for Ukraine sponsors are hit hard by the cost-of-living crisis Daily Mirror · Sep 17, 2022
Ukrainian women joining the military amid Russia’s invasion About 50,000 women serve in the Ukrainian armed forces in combat and non-combat roles, according to military officials. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2022
Russia says it launched strikes on Ukrainian troops in several regions Russia's defence ministry said on Saturday that its forces had launched strikes on Ukrainian positions in several parts of Ukraine, and accused Kyiv of carrying out shelling near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Reuters · Sep 17, 2022
Putin warns Russia could intensify attacks on Ukraine Mr Putin said he has no plans to revise his goal of ‘liberating’ the entire eastern Donbas region in his first public comments since advances by Ukraine’s forces Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022 US-UK relations enter new chapter as new PM, king settle in President Joe Biden heads to the United Kingdom to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a time of transition in US-UK relations, as both a new royal and a new prime minister are settling in
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022 What happens if Putin goes nuclear in Ukraine? Biden has a choice to make Russian forces are in retreat yet Nato still holds back for fear of what a humiliated Putin might do. But now is precisely the time to step up the pressure
Newslaundry · Sep 17, 2022 Modi didn’t publicly shame Putin at SCO summit. The western press read it wrong It isn’t uncommon that what is grabbed by headline hunters from summit talks is mundane to stir serious watchers of international politics. This was evident a few minutes into the opening remarks session of the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin of Russia on the…
Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2022 Putin warns of ‘serious response’ to Ukraine ‘terror acts’ After military gains by Ukrainian forces, Russian leader pledges to ‘end restraint’ and intensify ‘special operation’.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022 Queen's death upends the debut of new UK leader Liz Truss British Prime Minister Liz Truss took office less than two weeks ago, impatient to set her stamp on government
France 24 · Sep 17, 2022 Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, is a symbol of resistance The regional capital of Kharkiv's residents are closely monitoring the lightning advance of Ukrainian troops in the eastern part of the country. Located about 30km from the Russian border, Ukraine's second largest city, which managed to repel Moscow's offensive in May, has been one of the hardest hit by bombing.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022 Ukraine pays tribute to Russian woman who fought on its side Friends and comrades-in-arms have bid farewell to a Russian woman who was killed while fighting on Ukraine’s side in the war with her native country
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2022 Steve Clarke must spark a Scotland revival after return of Nathan Patterson and Kieran Tierney SCOTLAND’S last match against Armenia in Yerevan back in June brought a desperately disappointing international break to an end on something of a…
Reuters · Sep 17, 2022 Ukraine receives $1.5 billion in new financial aid, says PM Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked the United States on Saturday for its support after Ukraine received a further $1.5 billion in international financial assistance.
Daily Mirror · Sep 17, 2022 Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine or face 'consequences' As Russian troops retreat, concerns have been raised Vladimir Putin will resort to more drastic measures like tactical nuclear weapons Ukraine. President Joe Biden warned Russia's leader against the idea
Salon · Sep 17, 2022 What would make peace in Ukraine? We organized a face-to-face survey of more than 1,800 Ukrainians. They want peace — but not at any price