Cold war echoes as African leaders resist criticising Putin’s war Many remember Moscow’s support for liberation from colonial rule, and a strong anti-imperialist feeling remains The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2022
New Fires in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone New fires have broken out in the exclusion zone around the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which is occupied by Russian forces, according to Ukrainian authorities. "Significant fires have started in the exclusion zone, which can have very serious consequences," Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said on Telegram late Sunday.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2022
Ukraine says Russian forces 'militarising' near Chernobyl pose new radiation threat Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk has said Russian forces were "militarising" the exclusion zone around Chernobyl, site of the world's worst civil nuclear accident in 1986 Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022
Ukraine retakes control of Irpin amid ongoing ‘catastrophic’ situation in Mariupol Irpin's mayor said Ukrainian forces had retaken control of the city as some 170,000 civilians remained trapped in Mariupol without adequate food, water or medicine, according to Ukraine’s foreign ministry. Read about the events as they unfolded on Monday's live blog. All times indicated are Paris time [GMT+1]. France 24 · Mar 28, 2022
UN Security Council asks Taliban to allow Afghan girls to attend school The United Nations Security Council has expressed deep concern over a decision by Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to deny girls access to high school education and called on the group to reopen schools for female students without delay. Reuters · Mar 28, 2022
War with Russia? Finland has a plan for that For decades, the country has harnessed every level of society to prepare for the possibility of conflict with its neighbour Financial Times · Mar 28, 2022
Ukraine insists on territorial integrity as talks to continue LVIV, Ukraine: With peace talks between Russia and Ukraine set for Turkey this week, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy insisted on the territorial integrity of his country after earlier suggesting he was ready for a compromise. Bangkok Post · Mar 28, 2022
Ukraine says Russian forces near Chernobyl could pose new radiation threat A senior Ukrainian official accused Russia on Sunday of "irresponsible" acts around the occupied Chernobyl power station that could send radiation across much of Europe, and urged the United Nations to dispatch a mission to assess the risks. Reuters · Mar 27, 2022
UK’s edible insect industry being squashed by Brexit Firms face threat of closure from some councils which believe selling bugs to eat is illegal The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022
Ukraine-Russia war updates: 'Humanitarian catastrophe' imminent in Mariupol as mayor calls for complete evacuation of city The mayor of Mariupol says 160,000 civilians remain trapped, calling for the city's complete evacuation. ABC News · Mar 27, 2022
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden defends Putin remarks Ukraine news from March 28: Joe Biden refuses to backtrack after saying Vladimir Putin ‘cannot remain in power’. Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2022
Ukraine war: Mariupol streets become cemeteries as victims buried under makeshift graves WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT More than 1,500 people are feared to have been killed in Mariupol since the start of the invasion, with haunting images arising of makeshift crosses planted in streets by loved ones Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2022
The Guardian view on Putin and the world: it’s not just about China Editorial: The Russian president may look isolated over Ukraine, but important players are hedging their bets The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022
Russian Foreign Minister to visit Delhi this week Focus on ironing out rupee-rouble payment mechanism, defence supply disruptions The Hindu · Mar 27, 2022
Reuters · Mar 27, 2022 Ukrainian civilian death toll reaches 1,119 - U.N The United Nations human rights office said on Sunday that 1,119 civilians had so far been killed and 1,790 wounded since Russia began its attack on Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022 Biden’s Putin ad-lib should focus west on what its endgame should be Analysis: Any unseating of Russia’s president is that country’s business, not that of the US president
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022 UN refugee agency criticised over response to Ukraine war Major humanitarian bodies appeared ‘disoriented’ by Russian invasion, says Ukraine’s deputy PM
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022 Indians reluctant to denounce Russian ‘brothers’ over Ukraine While street-level opinion is even-handed, commentators from right and left are converging on the war
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2022 Damascus Documents in Geneva Negotiations: Incitement against the Regime is High Treason “You are neither my friend nor my brother, you are just a colleague,” said one of the members of the Damascus delegation to a representative from the “other party” during the meetings of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva, which concluded on Friday evening. These verbal comments do not reflect the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2022 Egypt, Rwanda Agree to Bolster Cooperation with Nile Basin Countries Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held talks with his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame at al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo on Sunday. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties and latest regional developments and agreed on the importance of engaging in constructive and effective dialogue to boost strategic cooperation with the Nile Basin…
Salon · Mar 27, 2022 A Republican who wanted world government It sounds like alternate history: A Republican who ran against FDR — from the left. Meet Wendell Willkie
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022 Myanmar leader vows to 'annihilate' opponents of army rule Myanmar’s leader has vowed to intensify action against homegrown militia groups fighting the military-run government, saying the armed forces would “annihilate” them
Radio France Internationale · Mar 27, 2022 Poor countries to be hit hardest as Ukraine war threatens global food crisis The war in Ukraine has sent commodity prices soaring, creating shock waves across poorer countries already hard hit by the pandemic. The UN has warned "profound social anxiety" was spreading – especially in North Africa and the Middle East.
Reuters · Mar 27, 2022 U.S envoy for Iran says not confident that a nuclear deal with Iran is imminent U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley said on Sunday that he is not confident that a nuclear deal between Western powers and Iran is imminent.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2022 Yemenis Agree on Need to End the Houthis Militarily Houthi militia leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi commemorated the eighth year of war and terrorism, rejecting all international and regional calls for peace and disregarding the inter-Yemeni consultations hosted by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Houthi disregarded the tragedies his group caused to Yemenis at the humanitarian, economic, and cultural levels during…