We’ve recaptured more than 2,300sq miles of territory from Russians, says Zelensky Ukraine claims to have captured record numbers of Russian prisoners-of-war in successful counteroffensive Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday briefing: ‘Give us the weapons!’ – the counteroffensive that could secure the west’s support in Ukraine In today’s newsletter: A stunning Ukrainian move has changed the facts on the ground – but is it enough to change the course of the war? The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2022
Vladimir Putin’s prestigious military force ‘severely degraded’ by Ukraine counter-atttack Rebuilding the 1st Guards Tank Army and other parts of the army could take ‘years’ Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2022
Ukraine calls on allies to speed up arms deliveries after Russian retreat Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the West to speed up weapons deliveries as Ukrainians move to consolidate control over the territories surrounding Kharkiv seized back from Russia. In a retaliatory move Russia struck several recaptured areas with missiles overnight. Read about the day's events as they unfolded on our… France 24 · Sep 13, 2022
Ukraine Recaptures More Ground as Russia Strikes Back Ukraine said Monday that its forces regained yet more ground in the past 24 hours and retook an area seven times the size of Kyiv this month, as Russia responded with strikes on some recaptured areas. The territorial shifts marked one of Russia's biggest reversals since its troops were turned… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 13, 2022
Russian politicians turn on Vladimir Putin and tell him to quit for 'harming future' With Ukraine successfully reclaiming occupied territories and Russia's invasion continuing to falter, a group of councillors have demanded Vladimir Putin resign as president Daily Mirror · Sep 13, 2022
Ukraine has retaken 6,000 sq km, Zelenskiy says, as he calls for air defence aid President denounces Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv civilian infrastructure, calling them a ‘sign of desperation’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2022
US leaders avoid victory dance in Ukraine combat advances U.S. leaders from President Joe Biden on down are being careful not to declare a premature victory after a Ukrainian offensive forced Russian troops into a messy retreat in the north The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022
‘The strain is the worst of my lifetime’: how Bill Gates is staying optimistic Covid and Ukraine war were major setbacks in pursuit of global development goals, philanthropist admits, but cutting back on aid would be ‘tragic’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2022
Ukraine war: Russian commanders fleeing Crimea with families, Kyiv claims ‘Urgent evacuation’ comes as Ukrainian troops recapture swathes of territory The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022
China's Xi heads abroad to promote strategic role President Xi Jinping is using his first trip abroad since the start of the pandemic to promote China's strategic ambitions at a summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and other leaders of a Central Asian security group The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022
Russia's war in Ukraine the backdrop to pope's Kazakh visit Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Holy See’s strained relations with China are the backdrop to Pope Francis’ visit to Kazakhstan The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022
Ukraine's Zelenskiy to speak with IMF chief on Tuesday -sources Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will speak with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the plan told Reuters, as Ukraine continues to press the global lender for a full-fledged financing program. Reuters · Sep 13, 2022
Ukraine aspires to free all Russian-occupied land after days of military success Ukraine has set its sights on freeing all territory occupied by invading Russian forces after driving them back in a speedy counter-offensive in the northeast and there are indications of more U.S. military aid on the way to back Ukraine's mission. Reuters · Sep 12, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Sep 12, 2022 Don’t declare Ukrainian victory prematurely, White House warns WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials are attempting to tamp down any overly optimistic expectations following Ukraine’s significant gains against Russia in recent days.
Reuters · Sep 12, 2022 Blinken says Ukraine has made 'significant progress' in counteroffensive U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that it was still early days in Ukraine's counteroffensive against the Russian military, but Ukrainian forces have made "significant progress."
Los Angeles Times · Sep 12, 2022 Is war’s tide turning in Ukraine’s favor? And will that hurt Putin? BERLIN — The scenes are jubilant ones: Ukrainian troops raise their blue-and-yellow banners in towns and villages that Russian troops controlled for nearly seven months. Elderly residents emerge from sheds and cellars, nearly bowling over young soldiers with headlong hugs. Abandoned Russian tanks and armored vehicles lie marooned in fields…
Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2022 Zelenskyy says 6,000sq km of territory retaken in Ukraine blitz The Ukrainian troops have made major gains in the country’s northeast this month in counteroffensive against Russians.
Benzinga · Sep 12, 2022 'Such Cowardly Behavior': Russian Soldiers Flee Kharkiv Region In Disguise On Stolen Bicycles Russian soldiers abandoned by their units in the eastern Kharkiv region of Ukraine fled in disguises on bicycles following a surprise counteroffensive against them, according to reports by The Washington Post and Financial Times.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022 Putin's Russia struggles for response to Ukrainian blitz Ukraine's counteroffensive in the northeastern part of the country seemed to catch Russia by surprise in the nearly 7-month-old war
Reuters · Sep 12, 2022 Ukraine has retaken 6,000 sq km of land -Zelenskiy President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukrainian forces had retaken 6,000 square km. (2,400 square miles) of Russian-held territory since the beginning of the month.
The Conversation · Sep 12, 2022 With his army on the back foot, is escalation over Ukraine Vladimir Putin’s only real option? Vladmir Putin has a new problem. His invasion of Ukraine is not just bogged down. It’s going rapidly backwards.
Reuters · Sep 12, 2022 Mexican president previews Ukraine peace plan after criticizing U.N Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday said his government would present a plan to the United Nations to end Russia's war in Ukraine, moments after criticizing the world body and calling for it to be reformed.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2022 Life in Kharkiv still precarious despite Ukraine’s recent victories Disruption to water and energy supplies is routine and the liberating troops have found bodies of civilians showing signs of torture
Reuters · Sep 12, 2022 Many fleeing Russian troops near Kharkiv have exited Ukraine -U.S. official Russia has largely ceded its gains near Kharkiv and many of the withdrawing Russian soldiers have exited Ukraine, moving over the border back into Russia, a senior U.S. military official said on Monday.