Europe lab CERN to halt cooperation with Russia, Belarus Outrage at Moscow’s war in Ukraine has led many scientific institutions around the world to cut ties with Russia The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022
Ukraine wins initial EU recommendation for membership path The European Commission recommended that Ukraine and Moldova be granted candidate status in a symbolic step on the long path to become members of the European Union, commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022
Russian state TV in chilling suggestion Macron should have been bombed in Kyiv TV anchor Yevgeny Popov somehow managed to link the French, German and Italian leaders being in Ukraine as proof that there was no 'war' but only a limited Russian military operation Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2022
Vladimir Putin in chilling warning 'nothing will be as it used to' as Ukraine war rage Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of treating other countries like its "colonies" while claiming the European Union has lost its "sovereignty" and is set for political turmoil in the coming years Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2022
Endless shelling and dead soldiers: A vicious artillery war spreads in Ukraine LYSYCHANSK, Ukraine — The first shell was the worst, mostly because it came as a surprise. But then the soldiers thought it was OK to get up, dust themselves off. That's when the second one landed, and it was the worst. The third one is when they understood they were… Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022
Did Polish police open fire on African refugees fleeing Ukraine? Since the start of the war in Ukraine, over 7 million people have fled the country. Multiple reports have outlined the specific difficulties that African refugees faced as they attempted to cross the Polish border and enter the European Union. Georgina Robertson and Sophie Samaille take a look at a… France 24 · Jun 17, 2022
Eurovision in the UK - where might it be held and how much would it cost? Eurovision Song Contest organisers have confirmed they are in talks with the BBC over hosting the event Wales Online · Jun 17, 2022
Ukrainian Paratroopers Take Out Two Russian Tanks With Javelin Missile System These images purport to show Ukrainian paratroopers taking out two Russian tanks with Javelin missile systems. Zenger · Jun 17, 2022
‘Way too cool’: Zelensky earns praise at EU leaders meeting for clothes and attitude Ukraine leader was also compared to GI Joe The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
Eurovision winner Ukraine can't host next year's contest because of the war Public broadcasters and security experts concluded it's not feasible for the war-torn country to host, organize and produce the event. They're now turning to the U.K., which placed second this year. WEKU · Jun 17, 2022
Russian Armored Vehicle Hit In Strike While Trying To Escape This video footage purports to show a Russian armored personnel carrier emerging from a tree line and traveling across a pockmarked field before it is hit in a Ukrainian artillery strike and left smoldering. Zenger · Jun 17, 2022
Russian Frigate Launches Missiles At Enemy Targets Zenger News obtained the video from the Ministry of Defense (MoD) of the Russian Federation on June 15. Zenger · Jun 17, 2022
‘Countless lives will be saved’: Countries to sign first declaration imposing limits on bombing urban areas MPs said the Ukraine war makes the declaration “an urgent priority” The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
Newcastle University twins to cycle Hadrian's Wall to raise money for charity helping Ukrainian refugees Emilia and Kasia Mickiewicz, who are lecturers at Newcastle University, are raising money for a Polish volunteer group transporting supplies and refugees in Ukraine Chronicle Live · Jun 17, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2022 EU says Ukraine should be given candidate status to join bloc Commission also recommends candidate status for Moldova but gives more guarded response to Georgia
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2022 Sergei Lavrov claims Russia ‘didn’t invade Ukraine’ while admitting it ‘isn’t squeaky clean’ The Russian foreign minister made a series of baseless claims during an interview with the BBC
Liverpool Echo · Jun 17, 2022 Liverpool will make 'serious case' to bring Eurovision Song Contest to city Mayor leads calls for Liverpool to play host in 2023 and says city would 'do Ukraine justice'
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022 Eurovision in the UK: Where might it be held and how much could it cost? The EBU has confirmed the contest cannot be held in Ukraine in 2023 due to the Russian invasion.
Axios · Jun 17, 2022 European Union's executive arm endorses Ukraine for candidate status Leaders of the EU will discuss the recommendations at a summit in Brussels next week.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022 Ukraine moves step closer to EU membership as it is granted candidate status President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was ‘the first step on the EU membership path that’ll certainly bring our victory closer’
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2022 Third American volunteer fighter reported missing in Ukraine Concerns mount that all three men may have been captured by Russian or pro-Russian forces
Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2022 EU Commission recommends Ukraine be granted EU candidate status The European Union's executive arm recommends making Ukraine a candidate for EU membership, the first step in a long process.
Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022 Eurovision 2023: Nicola Sturgeon joins calls for Glasgow to host as Ukraine ruled out over safety fears The BBC has been asked to host Eurovision 2023 and Scotland's First Minister says she knows the 'perfect venue on the River Clyde'.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022 Russia again cuts natural gas exports to European countries Russia has reduced natural gas to Europe again as countries have worked to ease their dependence on Russian supplies amid the war in Ukraine
Reuters · Jun 17, 2022 Support for refugees rises, survey finds, amid Ukraine war exodus The world has become more compassionate towards refugees, according to a survey by pollster Ipsos published on Friday, a finding it said suggested the war in Ukraine had increased public openness to people fleeing war or oppression.