Blinken announces $2 billion in aid for Ukraine and other nations during surprise Kyiv trip About $1 billion of the new financing will be allotted to Ukraine while the rest is divided by other European countries. Axios · Sep 8, 2022
Analysis-Putin's energy gamble may prove a double-edged sword for Russia President Vladimir Putin's threat to completely cut off energy supplies to the West in a deepening confrontation over Ukraine could prove to be a double-edged sword for Russia. Reuters · Sep 8, 2022
Secretary of State Blinken offers big aid package on unannounced visit to Ukraine Antony Blinken is on a trip to Kyiv, where he visited a children's hospital and met with U.S. Embassy staff. The U.S. announced nearly $3 billion in aid and weapons for Ukraine and other countries. WEKU · Sep 8, 2022
Turkey's Erdogan echoes Putin's gripes over grain exports Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he wanted grain from Russia to be exported too, adding Vladimir Putin was right to complain that grain from Ukraine under a U.N.-backed deal was going to wealthy rather than poor countries. Reuters · Sep 8, 2022
Liz Truss may signal a reset of Britain’s special relationship with the US The phones are ringing in leaders’ offices around the world announcing Britain has a new Prime Minister. As is both diplomatic necessity and ornamental tradition, an incoming Downing Street occupant makes a series of calls to the country’s most important allies presenting themselves and getting straight to business Liz Truss… Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022
What should Ukraine expect from UK’s PM Truss? Ukrainian analysts are optimistic that the new British leader will continue the close UK-Ukraine partnership. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2022
'Direct threat' that Russia could use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine war There is a 'direct threat' that Vladimir Putin's armed forces will - under certain circumstances - unleash World War 3 if they use 'tactical nuclear weapons' on Ukraine, its military chief has warned Daily Mirror · Sep 8, 2022
Ukrainian forces retake Russian-held territory near Kharkiv Ukrainian forces have retaken portions of Russian-held territory in the northeastern Kharkiv region The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022
US defence chief hails ‘demonstrable success’ by Ukrainian forces Speaking at a meeting in Germany to bolster support for Ukraine, Austin also announced $675m more in US military aid. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2022
How to invest in natural gas Natural gas has featured regularly in the news of late, with the wholesale price having more than doubled in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The UK government has also reopened the controversial debate on fracking as a way of reducing natural gas imports. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022
Blinken visits Ukraine to offer new US military aid for counteroffensive U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv on Thursday to pledge $2 billion in fresh security aid, including support the Biden administration hopes will bolster a Ukrainian counteroffensive aimed at pushing back Russian forces in the south and east. Reuters · Sep 8, 2022
Body of captured British aid worker shows signs of 'unspeakable torture' The British aid worker, who lived in Warrington, died in captivity in July Liverpool Echo · Sep 8, 2022
Blinken unveils $2B in new US military aid for Europe U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is announcing major new military aid worth more than 2 billion dollars for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022
Ukraine police uncover child sexual abuse ring involving Russian children Suspect arrested and 15 children identified but authorities say war is hampering efforts to pursue case The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022
Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2022 Fighting rages near Russian-held nuclear plant in Ukraine The besieged Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility may be closed as residents near the plant are urged to evacuate.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022 Ukraine considers closing Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as fighting rages Earlier this week, experts called for a security zone around Zaporizhzhia
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 8, 2022 US Approves Up to $675M in Further Military Aid to Ukraine US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that President Joe Biden has approved additional military aid to Ukraine worth up to $675 million. Austin said at the start of a meeting with senior officials from allied countries at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany that Biden approved the latest tranche…
Dynamite News · Sep 8, 2022 Impact of Ukraine conflict is not limited to Europe: India India highlighted that the impact of the Ukraine conflict is not just limited to Europe, adding that it has exacerbated concerns over food, fertilizer and fuel security, especially in the developing countries. Read more on Dynamite News:
Reuters · Sep 8, 2022 U.S. approves $675 million in additional weapons for Ukraine as defense leaders meet U.S. President Joe Biden has approved an additional $675 million in weapons to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, as ministers met to discuss how to continue supporting Ukraine in the long-term in countering Russia's invasion.
Reuters · Sep 8, 2022 Fighting rages in areas near Russian-held nuclear plant in Ukraine Heavy fighting has been raging into Thursday in areas near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine after Kyiv warned that it might have to shut down the plant to avoid disaster.
Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022 Body of Brit aid worker captured by Russian separatists in Ukraine ‘shows signs of torture’ Paul Urey died while being held by separatists forces in July, the human rights ombudsperson for the Kremlin-supported leadership in Donetsk stated.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022 ECB hikes interest rates by record 75bp and slashes growth forecasts – as it happened Christine Lagarde warns that eurozone economic growth is weakening, but EBC plumps for record increase in borrowing costs to curb inflation
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022 Lloyd’s of London takes £1.1bn hit from Ukraine war Insurance market warns of financial fallout from conflict and tough year of natural catastrophes
Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 197 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 197th day, we take a look at the main developments.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022 Pusha T: Ukraine’s ministry of defence uses rapper’s lyrics to celebrate victories over Russia ‘Great taste in music for the win…’ rapper said in response to the news