Matthew Chance: ‘Six months into Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance’ Stalemate is now setting in. Any hope of rapid progress from either side has evaporated Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022
Six months of war in Ukraine: Five key military takeaways Russia’s military ineptitude, Ukraine’s energetic defence, HIMARS, and now – the focus on the south. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022
Daria Dugina's assassination could spell trouble for Putin's allies in Russia The Russian propagandist and daughter of Alexander Dugin was killed in a car bombing in Moscow last week. What could this mean for other political elites in Russia? WEKU · Aug 24, 2022
The Standard View: Ukraine’s brave fight is a battle for us all It is six months to the day since Vladimir Putin launched his brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This marked a major escalation of the conflict which began in 2014 when Russia invaded and then annexed Crimea. Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022
Ukraine war: six months on the only way to resume negotiations is to increase cost to Russia August 24 is Ukraine’s independence day – the day when, in 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic approved the Act of Declaration of Independence at a special session. Thirty-four years on, this historic day also marks six months since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression… The Conversation · Aug 24, 2022
Six months of war: Ukraine regains initiative, but makes no push Western allies provided Ukraine enough assistance to deprive Russia of victory but not to defeat it, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022
Call to close Russian 'propaganda office’ in Edinburgh CALLS are being made for Russia’s diplomat in Edinburgh to be expelled from the UK immediately for spreading “propaganda and false narratives”… The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2022
U.S. announces $3B in aid as Ukraine marks 6 months of war The package focuses on ensuring Ukraine's defense capabilities in the medium- to long-term. Axios · Aug 24, 2022
Liz Truss says she’s ‘ready’ to hit nuclear button if necessary Tory leadership frontrunner appeared emotionless when asked how ‘annihilation’ would make her feel The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
Biden announces $3 billion Ukraine military aid package on its Independence Day U.S. President Joe Biden marked Ukraine's Independence Day on Wednesday with $3 billion in security assistance, Washington's largest aid package since Russia's invasion six months ago but one that could take months or even years to arrive in Kyiv. Reuters · Aug 24, 2022
Priti Patel: ‘We’ve stifled finances behind Kremlin war machine with more to come in kleptocracy crackdown’ ‘In the UK, we’ve sanctioned more than 1,100 individuals and over 100 entities linked to the Russian state, including over 120 oligarchs with a combined net worth exceeding £130 billion’ Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022
Ukraine: Global reactions 6 months after Russia invaded Ukraine marked 31 years of independence on Wednesday, six months to the day after Russia invaded. Following are related comments from world leaders and other prominent figures. Reuters · Aug 24, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon pledges 'solidarity' as Ukraine celebrates Independence Day NICOLA Sturgeon has written to Ukraine’s president offering Scotland’s “continued solidarity” six months on from Russia’s “unjust,… The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2022
People in Ireland have raised €5m to help Ukrainians on GoFundMe since outbreak of war Hundreds of Ukrainians in Ireland are marking Independence Day through a number of events around the country Irish Mirror · Aug 24, 2022
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2022 'No more racing in Russia': F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali reiterates stand over Ukraine invasion ‘We will no longer negotiate with them,’ said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali as the CEO of the Russian GP promoter said the country is expecting a refund from the sporting body for cancelling this year’s race in Sochi
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022 People in Ireland raise five million euro to help Ukrainians Vital medical supplies, such as ambulances and ventilators, were also delivered abroad by Ukrainian doctors working in Ireland.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022 Western leaders salute Ukraine on its Independence Day European leaders are pledging unwavering support for Ukraine as the war-torn country marks its Independence Day
Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022 6 months of Putin’s war unravels Russia’s superpower image Six months into President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has upended fundamental assumptions about Russia’s military and economy.
Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022 Minister rules out Russian tourist ban but hits out at oligarchs' wives 'enjoying themselves' Ben Wallace said the UK can "toughen up" visa conditions, but appeared to reject calls from Finland, Estonia and the Czech Republic to bring in a ban on tourist visas for Russians
Reuters · Aug 24, 2022 Iran tests drones amid U.S. concern of possible supply to Russia Iran on Wednesday launched exercises to test its combat and reconnaissance drones, state media reported, amid U.S. concerns over the possible supply of Iranian-made unmanned aircraft to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine.
Reuters · Aug 24, 2022 Just over half of Americans say U.S. should back Ukraine until Russia withdraws - Reuters/Ipsos poll After half a year of war in Ukraine, a slim majority of Americans agree that the United States should continue to support Kyiv until Russia withdraws all its forces, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Wednesday.
Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022 Timeline: Six months of Russia’s war in Ukraine On February 24, Russia launched a full-scale assault on Ukraine. These are the main events of the war over six months.
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022 No 10 decorated with yellow and blue flowers in solidarity with Ukraine The entrance to 10 Downing Street has been transformed with vibrant sunflowers to show Britain’s solidarity with Ukraine on the nation’s Independence Day. The yellow sunflowers and blue hydrangeas have been chosen in the national colours of Ukraine, and create a stunning arch over the prime minister’s residence in London.…
Reuters · Aug 24, 2022 Ukrainians, weary but defiant, mark Independence Day amid fears of new attacks Ukrainians revelled in a surreal display of burnt-out Russian tanks and armour laid out this week as war trophies in central Kyiv to mark the 31st anniversary of independence, but fears of fresh Russian attacks lurked behind their show of defiance.
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022 Downing St transformed with sunflowers to show solidarity with Ukraine Ukraine is marking the 31st anniversary of its declaration of independence