Ukrainian attack on Russian airbase sends message to Moscow and beyond Ukraine did more than destroy combat aircraft in Crimea raid, it scored a huge propaganda victory The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022
Donors pledge more than 1.5 billion euros for Ukraine -Denmark A group of 26 countries on Thursday pledged more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.55 billion) in aid to boost Ukraine's military capabilities in its war against Russia, Danish Defence Minister Morten Bodskov told a news conference. Reuters · Aug 11, 2022
Ukraine expects $3 billion U.S. financial aid in August Ukraine expects $3 billion of U.S. financial aid to arrive in August and a further $1.5 billion in September, Finance Minister Sergiy Marchenko said on Thursday. Reuters · Aug 11, 2022
Ukraine Energoatom says Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant shelled again Ukraine state energy company Energoatom said the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power complex was shelled on Thursday, putting the blame on Russian forces that seized the area in March. Reuters · Aug 11, 2022
Crimea base blast deals blow to Russia’s war machine in Ukraine Explosions at a Russian airbase in Crimea that Ukraine says destroyed nine fighter aircraft may indicate new Ukrainian offensive capabilities that complicate Kremlin efforts to support its invading forces, according to European intelligence officials and defense analysts. Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022
First Ukraine grain deal ship docks in Turkey after Lebanese buyer refused delivery The first grain ship to depart from Ukraine under a U.N.-brokered deal docked in Turkey on Thursday after 11 days at sea, Refinitiv data showed, and the ship's agent in Turkey said it would continue to Egypt after unloading part of its cargo. Reuters · Aug 11, 2022
McDonald's to start reopening restaurants in Ukraine McDonald's Corp said on Thursday it plans on reopening its restaurants in Ukraine over the next few months in an early sign of western businesses returning to the country, even as the conflict with Russia continues. Reuters · Aug 11, 2022
Mystery fire hits Vladimir Putin's military base as suspicion of sabotage rises There were apparently no casualties but the video shows a large fire, instilling fear among pro-Putin Russians that there is a rising number of sabotages linked to the war in Ukraine Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022
Russia rejects Swiss plan to act as a go-between with Ukraine Moscow accuses Switzerland of having abandoned neutrality by mirroring EU sanctions over Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2022
Big Mac is coming back: McDonald's to reopen in Ukraine McDonald’s will begin reopening some of its restaurants in Ukraine in the coming months The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
German court tries army reservist suspected of spying for Russia A former officer in Germany's army reserve force went on trial on Thursday on charges of spying for Russia, in a case that could worsen relations deeply strained by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Aug 11, 2022
Anthony Joshua told only hope vs Oleksandr Usyk is that he's distracted by war Joshua has been told his only hope of winning back his heavyweight belts against Usyk is if the Ukrainian is mentally affected by the ongoing war in his home country Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022
UN chief urges immediate halt to military activity near Ukraine nuclear power plant UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for an immediate end to military activity near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, Europe's largest. Reuters · Aug 11, 2022
What happens if Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant explodes? Experts say the greatest concern is in the leak of radiation that could come as a result of the shelling. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2022
Glasgow Live · Aug 11, 2022 Cruise ship could dock on River Clyde near Glasgow to house Ukrainian refugees Hundreds of refugees are already living on board the MV Victoria in Leith after it was commissioned by the Scottish Government as a short term accommodation solution.
Reuters · Aug 11, 2022 UK-UAE coordination on Ukraine important for the world, Boris Johnson says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan on a call that cooperation between the two countries on Ukraine and regional stability was "hugely important for the world", Johnson's spokesperson said.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 11, 2022 Ukraine techno group dances to a new beat KYIV -- A group of young Ukrainians formed by techno music promoters has been spending their weekends helping out with repair work and removing debris in a province that has been devastated by attacks since Russia's invasion of the country.
Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022 Fury as Wizz Air UAE breaks Russia boycott to restart flights to Moscow Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced it will restart flights from Abu Dhabi to Moscow after the route was ditched due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the many deaths that followed
Reuters · Aug 11, 2022 Latvia designates Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism" over Ukraine war Latvia's parliament on Thursday designated Russia as a "state sponsor of terrorism" over the war in Ukraine and called on Western allies to impose more comprehensive sanctions on Moscow in order to bring an end to the conflict.
Reuters · Aug 11, 2022 Moscow condemns Latvia's designation of Russia as state sponsor of terrorism (This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.)
Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2022 What will ‘referendums’ in occupied Ukraine regions look like? Russian-appointed officials say they are planning such processes, but observers say they will lack legitimacy.
Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2022 Timeline: Week 24 of Russia’s war in Ukraine Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 24 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022 Ukraine wants donors to give more money to 'stop Russia' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Western nations to provide more money to help Ukraine’s military keep fighting nearly 5 1/2 months after Russia invaded its neighbor
Reuters · Aug 11, 2022 Artists paint flowers over Ukraine war wreckage, unsettling some locals Artists have painted brilliant sunflowers over heaps of burnt-out cars destroyed in Russia's invasion of Ukraine - upsetting some locals who wonder if it is too soon to beautify the wreckage of war.
Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022 Cruise ship on River Clyde could be used to house Ukrainian refugees under SNP plans More than 100 refugees are already living on a cruise ship docked in Leith and a second vessel could be moored on the Clyde.