Liz Truss says the UK would be Ukraine’s greatest ally under her leadership On Ukraine’s independence day, Ms Truss pointed to her record as Foreign Secretary since Russia’s invasion. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
US giving Ukraine $3 billion in military aid for years ahead U.S. officials say the Biden administration is expected to announce an additional roughly $3 billion in aid to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
Six months of war in Ukraine: ‘The enemy learned fast’ There is stalemate across the front line as Moscow and Kyiv prepare for the conflict to drag on into winter Financial Times · Aug 24, 2022
International: At UNSC, India voices concern over situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine Addressing a United Nations Security Council briefing, the country's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj said that India continues to carefully follow developments regarding the safety and security of Ukraine's nuclear facilities and it attaches high importance to ensuring the safety and security of these facilities. Read more on… Dynamite News · Aug 24, 2022
Bangladesh cuts school and office hours due to soaring energy prices Schools in Bangladesh will close an additional day each week and government offices and banks will shorten their work days by an hour to reduce electricity usage amid concerns over rising fuel prices and the impact of the Ukraine war. France 24 · Aug 24, 2022
Former Russian mayor detained for criticising Ukraine invasion Russian opposition politician Yevgeny Roizman was shown being detained at his home in a video published on social media on Wednesday, in the latest move by authorities to punish critics of the war in Ukraine. Reuters · Aug 24, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: Boris Johnson visits Kyiv as Zelenskiy warns Russia over ‘nuclear blackmail’ – as it happened UK PM seen next to Ukraine’s president on day country marks independence from Soviet rule and six months of war with Russia The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 182 of the invasion Ukraine braces for Russian strikes as it marks independence from USSR and six months of war; attacks would elicit ‘powerful response’, Zelenskiy warns The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2022
Australia reaffirms support for Ukraine Australia has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine as the besieged nation marks 31 years of independence, but there are concerns the West's commitment is waning. AAP · Aug 24, 2022
F1 CEO: ‘There Will Be No More Racing In Russia’ Six months ago, the country invaded Ukraine, killing more than 5,500 civilians and injuring more than 7,800 as of the United Nations’ Aug. 22 update. Sports Illustrated · Aug 23, 2022
Britain and Ukraine launch talks on digital trade Britain on Wednesday said it had launched talks with Kyiv over removing barriers digital trade as part of its efforts to support Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country. Reuters · Aug 23, 2022
‘It just breaks my heart’ - hundreds of Ukrainian refugees seek Bristol hosts but none are coming forward One campaigner says she gets 20 requests for help every day Bristol Post · Aug 23, 2022
UK and Ukraine kick off talks on digital trade deal to help war-torn country The International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said the UK will use ‘trade as a force for good’. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
Ukrainians who fled to UK happier about future as they embark on dream courses August 24 marks the Independence Day of Ukraine as well as six months since Russia invaded the country. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 ‘We are realising this war will last much longer than expected’ – Ukrainian MP On the Independence Day of Ukraine, Inna Sovsun reflected on the war exactly six months since Russia invaded.
France 24 · Aug 23, 2022 UK’s Johnson visits Ukraine on Independence Day, pledges more military aid British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Wednesday as the country marks its independence from Soviet rule in 1991. Exactly six months after the Russian invasion, Johnson lauded Ukraine’s "indomitable" resistance and pledged a further military aid package. Read our blog to see how the…
Reuters · Aug 23, 2022 Russian rockets hit Ukrainian town on independence day, 22 killed At least 22 people died and dozens were wounded on Wednesday when Russian rocket strikes hit a Ukrainian town and set a passenger train on fire, officials said, as the nation marked 31 years since its independence from Moscow-dominated Soviet rule.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2022 ‘Died for Russia’: Daughter of Putin ally hailed as ‘martyr’ Ultranationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin calls for victory in Ukraine after his daughter was killed in car bombing.
Bangkok Post · Aug 23, 2022 Six months into war, Ukraine's fate still uncertain It is often said that journalism is watching history unfold. I've never felt that so acutely as that night, six months ago, standing on a hotel balcony in the centre of Kyiv reporting live on a bellicose speech from Vladimir Putin.
Bangkok Post · Aug 23, 2022 The food crisis is much bigger than Ukraine Russia's blockade of Ukrainian food shipments and the potential loss of Ukrainian harvests due to disruptions from the war have dominated headlines in recent months. Between February and June, global wheat prices surged by more than 60%, fuelling humanitarian concerns and warnings from international development agencies about food insecurity in…
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 UN nuclear agency again asks to visit Ukraine nuclear plant The U.N. nuclear agency is renewing its request to assess the safety and security at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine which Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of shelling
The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022 Ukraine celebrates Independence Day, with a new level of meaning as it fights back against Russia I stood on Kyiv’s main boulevard, Khreshchatyk, one year ago, on Aug. 24, 2021, celebrating along with thousands of Ukrainians who were watching the Independence Day parade.
ABC News · Aug 23, 2022 The Loop: Zelenskyy warns of 'brutal attack' in Ukraine, snow in Blue Mountains, and Meghan's first podcast reveals scary Archie incident — as it happened The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 US will give another $3bn of arms to Ukraine to mark its independence day, reports say Country celebrating 31st anniversary of separation from Soviet Union on 24 August
Benzinga · Aug 23, 2022 Ukraine Flaunts Burnt Russian Tanks In Putin's Face At Victory Parade: 'Buy Nicotine Patches, Occupants!' Ukraine began its Independence Day celebrations in the capital of Kyiv on Saturday with a victory parade, displaying dozens of captured and destroyed Russian military vehicles down the city’s main street.