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Vitaliy Mykolenko: War in Ukraine made me realise my problems were unimportant

The 23-year-old is a club-mate of injured Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

Ukraine star Vitaliy Mykolenko hails Everton team-mate Seamus Coleman

But the Ireland captain will miss tomorrow's Nations League game against his Toffees team-mate with injury

Irish Mirror · Jun 13, 2022

The Ukraine v. Ukraine, Kiev v. Kyiv, Turkey v. Türkiye, Moscow v. Moskva

English names for foreign places have long differed, in many situations, from the local names. (And that's likely true of most languages.)

Reason · Jun 13, 2022

Rising food prices hit poor people the hardest: a close look at inflation in South Africa

Concerns about rising food prices are making the headlines across the world as pressures mount in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war has driven up prices of commodities, including wheat, which is a staple food in many countries.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2022

Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'true hero' who died fighting Russian forces in Ukraine

Jordan Gatley's dad announced his son's death on social media

Liverpool Echo · Jun 13, 2022

Russia's rouble is now stronger than before the war – western sanctions are partly to blame

In the days after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and the west imposed sanctions, the rouble collapsed. The number of roubles to one US dollar quickly fell from about 78 to 138 – a huge move in the world of forex (foreign exchange), and terrifying for those with their…

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2022

After subcommittees’ work, Pentagon funding remains a question mark

WASHINGTON — Last week, House Armed Services subcommittees approved their portions of the Pentagon’s annual policy bill, indicating support for a big pay raise for troops and some resistance to ship retirements. But the panels left the biggest question unresolved: how much defense funding to authorize.

Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2022

Japan philanthropic group begins fund raising for Ukrainians

A Japanese foundation has announced it is launching a fundraising drive to provide more than 1,200 Ukrainian evacuees in Japan with additional financial support for language studies and other needs

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

US makes Asia inroads by playing down need to oppose China

The US sought to bolster its support in Asia this weekend by reassuring nations they don’t need to join a coalition against China, drawing a stark contrast with Beijing’s threats to defend its interests with military force.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022

Biden's foreign policy prioritizes alliances. Beyond Ukraine, there's little to show for it

WASHINGTON — A year ago during his first meetings with Group of 7 and NATO leaders, President Joe Biden vowed that "America is back," promising the world's other industrialized democracies that they could once again count on the U.S. to shore up alliances and the global order.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2022