Ukraine news – live: Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv in ‘symbolic’ attack as G7 summit starts Multiple air strikes have hit Ukraine as EU leaders gathered in Germany for the international G7 summit The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Ukraine war: Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time Since 1918 Russia defaulted on its foreign-currency sovereign debt for the first time in a century, the culmination of ever-tougher Western sanctions that shut down payment routes to overseas creditors. The Times of India · Jun 27, 2022
U.S. likely to announce this week purchase of missile defense system for Ukraine - source The United States is likely to announce this week the purchase of an advanced medium to long range surface-to-air missile defense system for Ukraine, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday. Reuters · Jun 27, 2022
Missiles strike Ukraine shopping mall; G7 vows to keep pressure on Russia Russian missiles struck a crowded shopping mall in central Ukraine on Monday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Moscow fought for control of a key eastern city and Western leaders promised to support Kyiv in the war "as long as it takes". Reuters · Jun 27, 2022
NATO to pledge aid to Baltics and Ukraine, urge Turkey to let in Nordics NATO leaders will urge Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to lift his veto over Finland and Sweden's bid to join the military alliance when they meet for a three-day summit on Tuesday, as the West strives to send Russia and China a signal of resolve. Reuters · Jun 27, 2022
Zelensky calls on G7 to do more to support Ukraine's fight against Russia As Russian missile strikes continued to hit Ukrainian towns and cities, Boris Johnson warned the country is on a 'knife edge' Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022
Russian missiles hit Kyiv as G7 leaders seek to stay united behind Ukraine First air strikes on capital in weeks landed hours before allies met in Bavaria The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022
Cambridge University launches support for people displaced by war in Ukraine Clinical placements for medical students and help for academics in Ukraine are also contained within the Cambridge University Help for Ukraine Scheme. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022
Wimbledon 2022: No Russians, no rankings, but Serena’s back There are a lot of key updates as Wimbledon gets set to return on June including no No. 1-ranked man, Daniil Medvedev, who was barred from competing by the All England Club, along with every other player from Russia and Belarus, because of the war in Ukraine The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022
UK will give £10m to rebuild Ukrainian railways to help export trapped grain out by train G7 to discuss ways to get around Russian blockade driving up global food prices The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022
Johnson demands action on Ukrainian grain as Zelensky calls for more support Ukraine will dominate the agenda at the G7 summit in Germany on Monday. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022
Ukraine: Russian warplanes pound Kyiv after weeks of calm Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says missiles hit at least two residential buildings, killing one person. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2022
Biden vows G-7 will remain united behind Ukraine, as Russia steps up attacks KRÜN, Germany — President Biden and the leaders of the world’s leading democracies convened here Sunday for the annual Group of Seven summit, displaying resolve — and a bit of levity — in maintaining their commitment to supporting Ukraine as they seek to address global economic woes, food shortages and… Los Angeles Times · Jun 26, 2022
Ukrainians fleeing to Australia take steps towards a new life, but their hearts remain at home Hanna Lazarieva fled Ukraine when the Russian invasion occurred, but has landed on her feet in Australia. She's one of more than 3,000 people who have so far arrived in the country on humanitarian visas. ABC News · Jun 26, 2022
AAP · Jun 26, 2022 Asia-Pacific military boost needed: PM Anthony Albanese says the rise of China and other autocratic governments fuels the need for more military cooperation between Australia and Asia-Pacific allies.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 26, 2022 Russia Strikes Kyiv as Western Leaders Meet in Europe Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian capital early Sunday, striking at least two residential buildings and killing one person, the mayor of Kyiv said. The attack came as Western leaders meeting in Europe this week prepared to reaffirm their support for Ukraine and condemnation of Russia. Associated Press journalists in Kyiv…
Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2022 US resuscitates bid at G-7 to counter China’s Belt and Road President Joe Biden rebooted his effort to counter China’s flagship trade-and-infrastructure initiative after an earlier campaign faltered, enlisting the support of Group of Seven leaders at their summit in Germany.
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022 EXPLAINER: What's the impact of a Russian debt default? Russia is poised to default on its foreign debt for the first time since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, further alienating the country from the global financial system amid its war in Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022 Boris Johnson urges world leaders to hold firm on Ukraine Longstanding backing for Kyiv ‘a price worth paying for democracy and freedom’ says prime minister at G7 summit
Daily Record · Jun 26, 2022 Sick Vladimir Putin 'doesn't have long life ahead of him' claims spy official The Russian President has been subject to speculation about his ill health after appearing frail at a number of events in Russia.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 26, 2022 Leaders at G7 Mock Bare-Chested Horseback Rider Putin Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations mocked the macho image of their absent adversary Vladimir Putin on Sunday, at a meeting in Germany dominated by the Russian President's invasion of Ukraine. As the besuited leaders sat down for their first meeting of the three-day G7 summit in the…
Reuters · Jun 26, 2022 Leaders at G7 mock bare-chested horseback rider Putin Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations mocked the macho image of their absent adversary Vladimir Putin on Sunday, at a meeting in Germany dominated by the Russian President's invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters · Jun 26, 2022 Ukraine attacks Crimean oil-drilling platform for second time in a week - Tass Ukrainian forces have attacked a drilling platform in the Black Sea owned by a Crimean oil and gas company, Tass news agency cited local officials as saying on Sunday, the second strike in a week.
Reuters · Jun 26, 2022 'Kindred spirits' Biden, Scholz work to heal U.S.-German ties Panned by critics for dragging his feet on Ukraine, called a "sulky liver sausage" by the Ukrainian ambassador, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday won public praise from a man he has long privately admired: U.S. President Joe Biden.
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022 Putin wouldn’t have invaded Ukraine if Tory 1922 committee was ‘on his case’, claims Boris Johnson PM makes bizarre claim that equivalent body of Russian MPs could have stopped war