Analysis: What does Ukraine joining the EU really mean? European Commission green-lit Ukraine for EU candidate status, but becoming a member might take years. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2022
Boris Johnson flies to Ukraine for second surprise visit to Kyiv since Russian invasion The Prime Minister met with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday Wales Online · Jun 17, 2022
Ukraine broadcaster ‘disappointed’ after Eurovision bosses rule it cannot host No final decision has been made about where the contest will be held. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
Aberdeen politicians make bid to host Eurovision Song Contest A GROUP of SNP politicians have written to the BBC requesting that Aberdeen be considered to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2022
Hackers crash internet as 'Russian Davos' adjusts to new reality Hackers on Friday delayed the start of President Vladimir Putin's speech to Russia's flagship economic forum, shorn of strong Western participation as Russia adjusts to the "new reality" of life under Western sanctions. Reuters · Jun 17, 2022
Boris Johnson ducks out of Wakefield by-election meeting to visit Ukraine The Prime Minister flew to meet the Ukraine President instead of facing his own MPs ahead of a difficult by-election next week. Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022
Ukrainians in Russia align with Moscow but lament refugee camps More than a million Ukrainians have sought shelter in Russia since the war began. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2022
Boris Johnson jets to Kyiv for second surprise meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed the news he is in Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky with a tweet saying it is "good to be in Kyiv again" Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2022
Boris Johnson travels to Ukraine for second meeting with Zelenskyy BORIS Johnson has travelled to Kyiv to meet the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2022
Setting a precedent? Google to pay $US118 million in gender pay lawsuit Google is set to pay $US118 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused it of systematically underpaying women. But will other companies take note? Annette Young talks to author and gender equality consultant, Gill Whitty-Collins. Also as the bloody war continues in Ukraine, we head to a school in… France 24 · Jun 17, 2022
Boris Johnson offers Ukraine military training boost during surprise visit for talks with Zelensky UK-led programme could train up to 10,000 troops every 120 days in bid to ‘change the equation’ in war with Russia The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
Mum dubbed ‘Putin’s childcatcher’ over kidnapping of Ukrainian kids sanctioned by UK Russia have finally doubled down on a move to impose a new identity on children in Ukraine as the country were warned that they cannot just 'assume' youngsters they find are orphans Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2022
London ‘ready to step up’ and host Eurovision next year amid competition from Manchester and Glasgow The capital may face competition, however, with leaders in Glasgow and Manchester also throwing their hats into the ring Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2022
Eurovision 2023 should still be Ukraine-themed if it is hosted in UK, say fans There was also a debate as to which UK city the singing competition should be held in Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2022 ‘Marching towards starvation’: UN warns of hell on earth if Ukraine war goes on Unprecedented food shortages could spark riots in dozens of countries as Black Sea blockade adds to pressures, says WFP chief
The Conversation · Jun 17, 2022 Why Putin's policy towards Ukraine has strong parallels to Stalin's post WWII plan for Germany Almost four months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s policy is becoming clear. The war between Ukraine and Russia is likely to be a long one. It is becoming obvious that the western states, and particularly the countries of Europe, will have to provide assistance on an unprecedented scale,…
Zenger · Jun 17, 2022 Ukrainian Special Forces Blow Up Pontoon Bridge As Russians Attempt To Cross Luhansk River These video images purport to show Ukrainian special forces mining a pontoon bridge set up by Russian troops to cross a river in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk before it is blown to smithereens.
Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2022 Russia forces everyone in occupied eastern Ukraine to pay £200 each to fund war Vitaly Khotsenko, the Prime Minister of the self-proclaimed republic, declared that 14,000 rubles (£200) will be taken from everyone, including infants and the elderly
Belfast Live · Jun 17, 2022 Councillors call for Eurovision to be held in Belfast after Ukraine is ruled out due to Russian invasion Councillors have written to the Chief Executives of Belfast City Council and Visit Belfast
The Conversation · Jun 17, 2022 Ukraine war: Russia's military campaign hindered by the rivers in Donbas One of the keys to planning a military campaign is to take into account the type of terrain the war will take place on. The frontlines of the Ukraine conflict underline how important this is – they are mainly defined by rivers and other land-based obstacles. To progress, Russian forces…
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2022 Biden urges climate action under spectre of fuel crisis Russian invasion of Ukraine has left US and other countries seeking more fossil fuel output, threatening climate goals.
Leeds Live · Jun 17, 2022 Leeds confirms it will bid to host Eurovision 2023 as Ukraine ruled out The BBC is currently in talks to host the competition in 2023 as Ukraine have been ruled out due to the Russian invasion.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 17, 2022 US sees perils for Russian influence in Americas if Ukraine war drags on WASHINGTON — Over dinner at the lush Getty Villa in Los Angeles, where curators have recreated a classical Roman home overlooking the Pacific, President Joe Biden had a rare opportunity to speak with leaders from across the Americas all together and in private.
Zenger · Jun 17, 2022 Pro-Russian DPR Says Ukrainians Using American Kamikaze Drones Because Of Lack Of Artillery The pro-Russian DPR has said that Ukraine has resorted to using American-made “kamikaze drones” because the “American artillery” being provided by their allies is in short supply.
Zenger · Jun 17, 2022 Homemade Missile System Takes Out Two Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicles This footage purports to show how two Russian infantry fighting vehicles were destroyed by a Ukrainian-made anti-tank guided missile.