Ukrainian and Russian diplomats to meet as Putin puts nuclear forces on alert The move comes as tensions heighten between Russia and the west Wales Online · Feb 27, 2022
Putin escalating in unacceptable manner with nuclear high alert - U.S. ambassador to U.N President Vladimir Putin's order to put Russia's deterrence forces, which include nuclear arms - on high alert is unacceptable escalation, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Sunday. Reuters · Feb 27, 2022
Ukraine agrees to hold peace talks with Russia at Belarus border A diplomatic meeting is to take place in an unspecified location on the Ukraine-Belarus border The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022
Ukraine appeals for foreign volunteers to join fight against Russia President Zelenskiy issues call to arms to foreign nationals in battle against ‘Russian war criminals’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022
MSP pension fund has £300,000 investment in sanctioned Russian bank Politicians across the political divide at Holyrood have called for their fund to longer invest in Sberbank Daily Record · Feb 27, 2022
Liz Truss backs Britons who want to head to Ukraine and fight Russia The foreign Secretary announced her support of Britons wishing to join the fight against Russia whilst on air with the BBC this morning Wales Online · Feb 27, 2022
UK 'welcomes Ukrainian refugees' fleeing Russian invasion, Boris Johnson says The Prime Minister claimed 'fake news' was spreading on social media with claims Britain had made it difficult for Ukrainians to seek safety in the country. Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022
U.N. reports at least 240 civilian casualties, 64 deaths in Ukraine At least 64 civilians have been killed and more than 160,000 are on the move after Russian troops entered Ukraine this week, a United Nations relief agency said. Reuters · Feb 27, 2022
UN warns of refugee crisis that will 'test neighbouring countries' as Ukrainians flee Russian invasion More than 368,000 people have already fled abroad from fighting in Ukraine and that number could soar up to 5 million as Russian forces press further into the country, the UN says. ABC News · Feb 27, 2022
Ukraine: what will China do? There are signs it is uneasy about Putin’s methods Beijing has held off from backing Russia, raising questions about the extent of any partnership The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022
Ukraine-Russia map: Where is the invasion taking place and what is the situation along the border? Vladimir Putin facing international calls to stand down troops after launching war with ‘special military operation’ against western neighbour The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine crisis explained: How the invasion unfolded Vladimir Putin’s invasion of eastern Donbas is finally underway after diplomatic efforts fail The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022
The Observer view on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine We must keep cool heads and wise counsel as we face down Vladimir Putin on the frontline of democracy The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022
Prince Harry urges support for Ukraine as president warns of 'environmental catastrophe' 'The people of Ukraine... urgently need our support as a global community' Wales Online · Feb 27, 2022
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively matching donations up to $1million to Ukrainian refugees The United Nations have warned that up to 4 million people may flee Ukraine if the Russian attacks continue. Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have pledged to match donations 'up to $1 million' to a charity aiming to help refugees
ABC News · Feb 27, 2022 As Russian tanks roll in and bombs rain down, Ukrainians urge resistance on social media As millions shelter from Russian artillery and cruise missiles pounding Ukrainian cities, many are responding on social media with jokes and memes.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2022 Boris Johnson warns of ‘very grim days ahead for Ukraine’ Prime minister says UK has to do everything it can to change ‘heavy odds’ country faces
Wales Online · Feb 26, 2022 Residents take cover in Kyiv as Russian troops approach The Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital has led to a curfew being announced in the city, set to last through until Monday morning
France 24 · Feb 26, 2022 As it happened: EU bans 'Kremlin’s media machine', closes airspace to all Russian planes EU leaders announced tough new sanctions on Russia on Sunday, such as closing the entirety of EU airspace to Russian planes – including private jets – and banning Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik, which European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called “the Kremlin’s media machine".
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2022 Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Kyiv to hold talks with Moscow Ukraine news from February 27: Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert as Kyiv agrees to talks.
Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022 'We should stand firm against Vladimir Putin and salute bravery of Ukrainians' Now that Vladimir Putin has chosen the path of war, he has to win it, and we dread to imagine the horrors that might unleash. That means we must throw open our doors to Ukrainian refugees
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2022 Putin shunned by world as his hopes of quick victory evaporate Russian troops facing fierce resistance as Germany abandons its postwar military stance to supply arms to Ukraine
ABC News · Feb 26, 2022 From Putin's late-night speech to Russian troops in Kyiv, here's how the invasion of Ukraine has unfolded Ukrainians are having to make agonising choices, some are arming themselves and making Molotov cocktails, while others flee. Here's everything you need to know about what's happened since the invasion began.
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2022 European nations throw open borders to Ukrainian refugees Anti-refugee governments in Poland and Hungary take decidedly different tone after Russian invasion.
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2022 Map: Which countries are accepting Ukrainian refugees? More than 520,000 people have fled Ukraine into Poland and other neighbouring countries, the UN has said.