Ukraine news – live: Russia accused of repeated use of illegal cluster bombs Hundreds of civilians killed in Kharkiv by indiscriminate Russian shelling, says Amnesty The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
Amid fierce fighting, Russian forces cut last Sievierodonetsk escape route Russian forces tightened their grip on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk on Monday, a Ukrainian official said, cutting off the last routes for evacuating citizens in a scene that echoed last month's siege of the port of Mariupol. Reuters · Jun 13, 2022
What the papers say – June 13 Images of a British soldier killed fighting in Ukraine adorn many of the nation’s front pages. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 110 of the invasion Russian artillery bombarding industrial area of Sievierodonetsk; Finnish president says Russia using ‘weapons of mass destruction’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened this weekend (June 11-12) A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WEKU · Jun 12, 2022
Former British soldier killed in Ukraine ‘a true hero’ Jordan Gatley left the British Army in March and travelled to Ukraine to help forces there ‘after careful consideration’, his father said. The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022
Family of Edinburgh soldier killed while fighting in Ukraine speak of their 'devastating' loss Jordan Gatley was shot dead in city of Severodonetsk where intense fighting has been raging for days. Daily Record · Jun 12, 2022
‘Nobody saw it coming’: Steve Clarke searches for answers to Scotland slump Steve Clarke found Scotland’s poor performance in Dublin completely unexpected but the manager backed his players to respond in Armenia on Tuesday The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022
Sri Lanka needs a currency board The war in Ukraine has generated an economic tidal wave that is crashing over countries near and far. Among the more far-flung is Sri Lanka, half a world away from the battlefield, where surging food and fuel prices have supercharged a downward spiral that was already under way. Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2022
All must help save energy The Russia-Ukraine military conflict has given rise to surging energy prices worldwide with the price of oil now at its highest level in almost 14 years. Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2022
Ukraine latest updates: ‘All Severodonetsk bridges destroyed’ Ukraine news from June 13: Destruction of bridges makes it impossible to evacuate civilians from city, governor says. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2022
Senators derailed Biden from dumping head of Nobel-winning World Food Program Biden wanted to replace Republican David Beasley at the UN. Axios · Jun 12, 2022
John Egan out of Ireland's clash with Ukraine meaning Darragh Lenihan in line for competitive debut The 28-year-old now looks set to feature from the start in Lodz Irish Mirror · Jun 12, 2022
Vladimir Putin ally with power to pardon death row Brits 'sees no ground' to save them Denis Pushilin is one of the few individuals with the power to save Brits, Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner, after they were sentenced to death, but has pre-empted the legal process to say he won't Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Jun 12, 2022 Usain Bolt's touching gesture for Andriy Shevchenko and Ukraine before Soccer Aid game England faced off with the World XI in the latest Soccer Aid in aid of UNICEF
Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022 ‘Party like a Russian’ turns toxic at Putin’s flagship forum Vladimir Putin’s annual economic forum in St. Petersburg was always a hot ticket for Russian and foreign business tycoons eager to curry favor with the Kremlin by hosting glitzy parties or announcing major investments. His invasion of Ukraine has made it a radioactive one.
Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022 US makes Asia inroads by playing down need to side against China The U.S. 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.
Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2022 Russia may need to rely on new recruits as it seeks to bolster forces, says UK Russia may have “to rely on new recruits” as it seeks to advance in Ukraine, according to new intelligence from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Edinburgh Live · Jun 12, 2022 Heartbreak as Edinburgh soldier killed after joining the fight in Ukraine The father of the fallen soldier took to Facebook on Saturday June 11 to inform those that knew his son, Jordan Gatley, that he had died after being shot whilst opposing Russia's illegal invasion.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 12, 2022 Under relentless Russian bombardment, Severodonetsk and other eastern Ukrainian cities are slowly dying LYSYCHANSK, Ukraine — How does a city die? To find out, turn to Severodonetsk, at the very edge of the Ukrainian government's control on the eastern front, and currently the focal point of the fight between its soldiers and the Russians who have invaded.
Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2022 Huge queues as McDonald's reopens in Russia under new 'tasty' name and changed menu McDonald's was one of dozens of western companies that pulled out of Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, but after a businessman snapped up all the outlets the chain has reopened today under a new name
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 12, 2022 Russia Destroys Bridge over Ukrainian River, Cutting Escape Route Russian forces have blown up a bridge linking the embattled Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk to another city across the river, cutting off a possible evacuation route for civilians, local officials said on Sunday. Sievierodonetsk has become the epicenter of the battle for control over Ukraine's eastern region of Donbas. Parts…
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022 Vladimir Putin urges citizens to stand united in speech to mark Russia Day The Russian president repeated praise for Peter the Great, who he said achieved ‘profound transformations’
Reuters · Jun 12, 2022 Former British soldier killed fighting for Ukraine A former British soldier has been killed fighting for Ukraine in the city of Sievierodonetsk, his family said on social media.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022 Former British soldier killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine Jordan Gatley’s family say he died in the battle for strategic eastern city of Sievierodonetsk