Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 124 of the invasion Missile hits busy shopping mall; Zelenskiy addresses G7 leaders via video link The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022
Spain turns to Africa, lobbies NATO, allies over Ukraine-driven migration Spain is shifting its foreign policy towards Africa while lobbying the EU and NATO for support to address migration from the continent, aggravated by the Ukraine invasion, two senior government officials and two diplomatic sources told Reuters. Reuters · Jun 27, 2022
Russians holed up in school blasted by new missile supplied to Ukraine by the West At least 40 Russian military personnel were hit by the missile which tore through a school in Izyum, Ukraine, which was said to be being used as a base for Vladimir Putin's forces Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022
Zelenskiy calls on G7 leaders to help end war in Ukraine by winter President speaks on video link, as leaders discuss economic measures and US confirms plans to send air defence system The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022
What's happening with Russia's 1st default on foreign debt in a century The clock ran out on Russia's payments. But there's a twist: Russia does not consider itself in default because the country has the money, just its payments have been blocked by Western sanctions. WEKU · Jun 27, 2022
Indonesian peace mission to Russia and Ukraine to put focus on food crisis Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the chair of the Group of 20 (G20) nations, will urge Russia and Ukraine to rekindle peace talks, and seek ways to free up exports of grain to global markets when he visits Moscow and Kyiv in coming days. Reuters · Jun 27, 2022
Top Russian army general seen on Ukrainian soil for first time as invasion intensifies Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu flew in on a military helicopter and paid special attention to the organisation of comprehensive support for hostilities, his ministry said Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022
Convoy of ‘grain trains’ could stop Putin’s blockade of Black Sea ports Convoys of “grain trains” would transport wheat out of Ukraine under a huge rail operation being discussed to stop millions of people starving due to Vladimir Putin’s blockade of Black Sea ports. Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022
Boris Johnson and Joe Biden clash over plan to cut green fuels for food production World’s poorest ‘inching closer to starvation’ says PM, as he pushes for waiver on climate commitments The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Live updates | Germany's Scholz: West won't 'torpedo' G20 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the West has no intention to “torpedo” the Group of 20 — the group of major economies that also includes Russia The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Q&A: Ukraine’s Haidai on the battle for Severodonetsk, Lysychansk Serhiy Haidai speaks to Al Jazeera about the fall of Severodonetsk and the ongoing battles in Lysychansk. Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2022
Ukraine news – live: At least 13 dead as Russian missile strikes Kremenchuk mall Volodymyr Zelensky said it’s ‘impossible to even imagine’ how many killed The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine relying more on ‘part-time’ reservists and army veterans, says UK Vladimir Putin’s military campaign in Ukraine will increasingly rely in coming weeks on “part-time” volunteer reservists and veterans returning to the army, British defence chiefs said on Monday. Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022
Germany's Scholz still deciding whether to attend G20 summit if Putin attends German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he would take a decision nearer to the time whether to attend the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia in November if Russian President Vladimir Putin also attends. Reuters · Jun 27, 2022
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022 Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky ‘wants to end Russian invasion by end of year’ Ukrainian president due to issue a fresh appeal for the West to supply more heavy weapons
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 27, 2022 Zelenskyy Tells G7 Summit Ukraine Forces Face Urgent Moment Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday underscored the urgency of helping his country’s military improve its position against Russia in a video meeting with leading economic powers, who in turn pledged to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes." Zelenskyy addressed the delicacy of the moment for Ukraine in…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022 Russian missile strikes hit Kremenchuk, Lysychansk and Kharkiv – as it happened 2.00am BST
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 G-7 leaders set to commit to long haul in backing Ukraine Leaders of the Group of Seven economic powers are set to commit themselves to the long haul in supporting Ukraine
The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022 Some see NZ's invite to the NATO summit as a reward for a shift in foreign policy, but that's far from accurate Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s acceptance of an invitation to speak at this week’s NATO leaders’ summit in Madrid has fuelled a narrative that New Zealand’s independent foreign policy is falling victim to a new Cold War.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 Ukraine news – live: Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv in ‘symbolic’ attack as G7 summit starts Multiple air strikes have hit Ukraine as EU leaders gathered in Germany for the international G7 summit
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022 ‘Show them our pecs’: G7 leaders mock Putin’s bare-chested horse-riding Boris Johnson and Justin Trudeau poke fun at Russian president’s penchant for stripping off during photoshoots
Reuters · Jun 27, 2022 Missiles strike Ukraine shopping mall; G7 vows to keep pressure on Russia Russian missiles struck a crowded shopping mall in central Ukraine on Monday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Moscow fought for control of a key eastern city and Western leaders promised to support Kyiv in the war "as long as it takes".
Reuters · Jun 27, 2022 NATO to pledge aid to Baltics and Ukraine, urge Turkey to let in Nordics NATO leaders will urge Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to lift his veto over Finland and Sweden's bid to join the military alliance when they meet for a three-day summit on Tuesday, as the West strives to send Russia and China a signal of resolve.
Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022 Zelensky calls on G7 to do more to support Ukraine's fight against Russia As Russian missile strikes continued to hit Ukrainian towns and cities, Boris Johnson warned the country is on a 'knife edge'
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022 Russian missiles hit Kyiv as G7 leaders seek to stay united behind Ukraine First air strikes on capital in weeks landed hours before allies met in Bavaria