Explosions rock Russian ammunition depot in Crimea This is the second time in a week that Russia's war in Ukraine has reverberated through Crimea. Axios · Aug 16, 2022
Oleksandr Usyk ‘fit and strong’ for Anthony Joshua bout despite weight loss after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Oleksandr Usyk insists he is physically prepared for his rematch with Anthony Joshua despite a traumatic six months. Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022
Ukraine's president condemns 'Russia's nuclear terrorism' in call with Macron Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had discussed "Russia's nuclear terrorism" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine during a call on Tuesday with French President Emmanuel Macron. Reuters · Aug 16, 2022
Russia says ‘sabotage’ behind arms depot blasts in Crimea Explosions follow attack last week on Crimean airbase that damaged and destroyed several Russian war planes. Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2022
Former UN chief Ban urges world to remember Bucha victims Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the world to honor civilians who were killed when Russian ground forces tried to invade Ukraine’s capital The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Ukraine hints it was behind latest attack on Russian supply lines in Crimea While not formally confirming responsibility for mystery strike, Kyiv officials react with glee on social media The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022
Petrol prices set to fall as oil drops back below Ukraine invasion level Oil prices have fallen by more than a third from their peak in March but prices may take several weeks to filter through to forecourts The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Putin accuses US of trying to ‘drag out’ war in Ukraine The Russian leader says US using Ukrainian people as ‘cannon fodder’ as he slams the US for supplying arms to Kyiv. Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2022
Fan told Ukraine flag too large after apparent complaint from Russian player A fan was asked to remove a Ukrainian flag at the Cincinnati Open after Russian players reportedly complained to the umpire The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2022
Ukraine news - live: Russia blames ‘sabotage’ for Crimea depot fireball explosions Two people were injured in the blasts, one by shrapnel and one by a wall that collapsed The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Satellite Images Show First Ship Out of Ukraine in Syria The first shipment of grain to leave Ukraine under a wartime deal appears to have ended up in Syria — even as Damascus remains a close ally of Moscow, satellite images analyzed Tuesday by The Associated Press show. The arrival of the cargo ship Razoni in Syria comes after the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 16, 2022
Satellite images show first ship out of Ukraine in Syria The first shipment of grain to leave Ukraine under a wartime deal appears to have ended up in Syria — even as Damascus remains a close ally of Moscow The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Foreign students return / Ukrainian students grateful for support The recent relaxation of entry restrictions for foreigners opened the door again for overseas students to study in Japan. The Yomiuri Shimbun talked with students at Kai Japanese Language School in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. This is the second of a five-part series. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 16, 2022
Indonesian leader calls for unity, braces for global crises Indonesia’s president has called on all citizens to remain united, vigilant and alert as they face crises caused by the war in Ukraine and coronavirus pandemic The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Radio France Internationale · Aug 16, 2022 Macron calls for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine nuclear plant French President Emmanuel Macron called on Russian forces to quit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – Europe's largest – following a phone call Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who accused Moscow of "nuclear terrorism".
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2022 First food aid shipment bound for Africa leaves Ukrainian port UN-chartered vessel departed Pivdennyi port for Djibouti, carrying the first cargo of wheat to Africa since war began.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022 Putin blasts US 'hegemony,' predicts end to 'unipolar' world Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. of trying to encourage extended hostilities in Ukraine as part of what he described as part of Washington’s alleged efforts to maintain its global hegemony
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022 Estonia removes Soviet-era tank monument amid Russia tensions Monument taken down in city of Narva, while Finland says it will cut tourist visas for Russians by 90%
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 16, 2022 Shoigu Says Russia Has No Need to Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine Russia has "no need" to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, its defense minister said on Tuesday, describing media speculation that Moscow might deploy nuclear or chemical weapons in the conflict as "absolute lies". "From a military point of view, there is no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine to…
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022 Three Britons captured by rebels in Ukraine plead not guilty to being mercenaries All the captured men could face the death penalty if found guilty of being mercenaries
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022 Ukraine war: Threat from Putin’s Black Sea naval force to Odesa ‘largely neutralised’, says UK Moscow’s naval fleet is struggling to exercise effective sea control outside the key southern port known as the gateway to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence says
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022 Harrowing images of Brits who face death penalty if convicted of being Ukraine ‘mercenaries’ John Harding, Andrew Hill and Dylan Healy are on trial in a court in Donetsk which is run by Kremlin-backed separatists
Reuters · Aug 16, 2022 Defence minister Shoigu says Russia has no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday during a speech at the Moscow international security conference that Russia had no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 174 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 174th day, we take a look at the main developments.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022 Huge fireball explosion erupts at ammunition depot in Crimea Two people injured in Crimea blast, local officials say