The Fisherman’s Hut: inside the luxury Russian dacha linked to Vladimir Putin Exclusive: Leaked emails reveal complex with marble floors, a private brewery and a $10,000 bidet The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022
'Putin's Price Hike?' Fed Chair Powell Doesn't Seem To Be Onboard With Joe Biden's Narrative Joe Biden has often attributed hikes in the price of gas and food to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell broke away from the U.S. President's narrative at his Congressional appearance. Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022
Humiliation for Vladimir Putin as missile shot at Ukraine misfires dramatically The Russian strike went dramatically wrong when the Iskander missile disintegrated and exploded soon after launch according to sources in Kyiv who say it fell apart Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022
The war in Ukraine has entered a new, and more difficult, phase Ukraine is struggling on the battlefield – and its western allies are grappling with economic and political trends that may weaken their support The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2022
Ukraine war: Liz Truss accuses Vladimir Putin of ‘weaponising hunger’ over grain crisis Foreign secretary says crisis is ‘urgent’ and could see ‘devastating consequences’ The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
The Playbook by Jennifer Jacquet review – how big business takes on science and wins A ‘guide’ for companies looking to undermine unwelcome research exposes the corporate world’s dark arts The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022
Commentary: The real culprit behind the gasoline supply crunch Calling the gasoline supply crunch “Putin’s price hike” hasn’t worked for President Joe Biden, so now he’s trying a different tactic: blaming oil companies. His June 15 letter to seven major refiners complains about profit margins and a lack of supply in the U.S. market. But this is a little… Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022
Why are some nations neutral on the Russia-Ukraine war? Countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East have refused to isolate Moscow, despite the EU’s lobbying efforts. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022
Vladimir Putin's Forces Tortured, Executed Ukrainian Journalist, Burnt His Soldier Friend Alive: Report Ukrainian photojournalist Maksim Levin and his soldier friend Oleksiy Chernyshov were "executed in cold blood" by Russian troops, according to an investigation. Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022
Putin is not yet ready to end the Ukraine war. When he is, we must be prepared It’s vital to avoid a false choice between peace and justice, says Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair’s chief negotiator on Northern Ireland The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022
Ukraine is set to become an official candidate for EU membership, here's what that means Ukraine is set to become an official candidate for European Union membership. Here's what that means. ABC News · Jun 23, 2022
The AP Interview: Estonian PM says don't play down Russia Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has told The Associated Press that the West shouldn't underestimate Russia’s military capabilities in Ukraine and that President Vladimir Putin's forces are in it for the long haul The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
EU grants Ukraine candidate status, 'beginning a long journey together' European Union leaders on Thursday granted Ukraine the coveted status of official candidate to join their 27-nation club, a bold geopolitical step hailed by Kyiv and the EU itself as a "historic moment". Reuters · Jun 23, 2022
Vladimir Putin’s forces advance on key city but bid to encircle swathe of east Ukraine stalled Vladimir Putin’s troops have advanced around three miles in recent days in their battle for a key city but his broader aim of encircling a swathe of eastern Ukraine remains “stalled,” British defence chiefs said on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2022 Ukraine granted EU candidacy status – as it happened This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war here
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 120 of the invasion Russian forces edge closer to seizing the last pocket of resistance in Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk; footage shows drone crashing into oil refinery inside Russia’s borders
Los Angeles Times · Jun 22, 2022 Biden asks Congress to suspend gas tax for 3 months WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday asked Congress to suspend the federal gas tax through September, a move that he said could shave off 18 cents per gallon and “give families just a little bit of relief.”
Insider UK · Jun 22, 2022 Chancellor visits Aberdeen to appease oil and gas executives Rishi Sunak is set to hear from both staff and bosses at North Sea energy companies
The Conversation · Jun 22, 2022 Russia’s Ukraine invasion won’t be over soon – and Putin is counting on the West’s short attention span As Russia’s war in Ukraine becomes a quagmire of attrition, Western leaders are slowly coming to two realisations about Vladimir Putin’s intentions.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 22, 2022 Biden asks Congress to suspend gas tax for 3 months WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday asked Congress to suspend the federal gas tax through September, a move he said could shave off 18 cents per gallon and "give families just a little bit of relief."
Radio France Internationale · Jun 22, 2022 BRICS partners may offer Russia a way out of sanctions impasse The 2022 summit between leaders of China, Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa (BRICS) starts tomorrow, Thursday. In a speech preceding the virtual gathering, the host, Chinese President Xi Jinping, warned against "expanding" military ties. Meanwhile, only one BRICS country is critical of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while some of…
Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022 Vladimir Putin's foreign minister 'left in dark' over bloody plans for Ukraine slaughter Until shortly before the war, Sergei Lavrov and his foreign ministry were describing claims there would be a full invasion as Western propaganda, but he was 'blindsided' by the decision, his own daughter has said
Reuters · Jun 22, 2022 Russian momentum in Ukraine could slow for lack of resources - British PM Britain's defence intelligence service believes that Russia's momentum in the war in Ukraine will slow in the next few months as its army exhausts its resources, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a group of European newspapers.
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 EXPLAINER: Why Russia-Lithuania tensions are rising New tensions between Moscow and the West are rising after Lithuania decided to halt the transport of some goods through its territory to the Russian region of Kaliningrad as part of European Union sanctions on the Kremlin
Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022 War in Ukraine has 'shattered peace in Europe', says NATO chief before summit Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg spoke out days before alliance leaders gather in Madrid for a major summit the crisis, more arms for Kyiv and how to deal with China