Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 77 of the invasion US spy chief suggests Russia could use nuclear weapons if war continues to stall; Odesa comes under renewed missile attacks The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022
Ukraine’s Eurovision commentator broadcasts from inside bomb shelter Timur Miroshnychenko makes his return in grim setting as Kyiv’s act advances to final The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
The Loop: Bikie shooting 'horrific and confronting', Musk to allow Trump back on Twitter, and EA ends its FIFA deal Here's your quick catch-up for this morning's news. ABC News · May 10, 2022
Artwork containing Ukrainian blood live-streamed as Putin’s tanks roll through Red Square ‘Putin has millions for this parade. I had no resources – just my friends’ blood’ The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Leonid Kravchuk, first president of Ukraine, dies aged 88 Former leader relinquished his country’s Soviet nuclear arsenal, the third-largest in the world The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022
Putin could go nuclear if he thinks Russia is losing Ukraine war or his regime is under threat, US intelligence chief says ‘Next few months could see us moving along a more unpredictable and potentially escalatory trajectory,’ Avril Haines says The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Leonid Kravchuk, independent Ukraine's 1st president, dies at age 88 Kravchuk led Ukraine as its Communist Party boss in the waning years of the Soviet Union. He played a pivotal role in the demise of the USSR before holding the Ukrainian presidency from 1991 to 1994. WEKU · May 10, 2022
Furious Putin swings the axe to oust five regional governors in new political purge Amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has axed five regional governors in a political purge amid reports he has been left frustrated by some military and security figures over failures related to the war Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022
Italian leader urges Ukraine ceasefire in visit with Biden President Joe Biden has hosted Italian Premier Mario Draghi at the White House as the U.S. works to maintain trans-Atlantic unity over the Russian invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
The learning grounds of Ukraine Over two months into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, it is time for India to draw some interim lessons The Hindu · May 10, 2022
Russia warns nuclear weapon use will be justified if there is an 'existential threat' Russia has claimed that use of its nuclear arsenal is justified if the country faces a "existential threat" the Kremlin's deputy foreign minister warned Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022
Russian invasion of Donbas and south Ukraine ‘two weeks behind schedule’, says US official The comments came as Boris Johnson prepared to fly to Sweden and then Finland for security talks Evening Standard · May 10, 2022
Putin could use nuclear weapon if he felt war being lost – US intelligence chief Avril Haines says Russian leader could see prospect of Ukraine defeat as existential threat, potentially triggering escalation The Guardian - US · May 10, 2022
Putin seeking goals beyond Ukraine’s east: US intelligence chief Avril Haines says Russian president is preparing for a prolonged conflict as invasion turns into a ‘war of attrition’. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2022
Irish Mirror · May 10, 2022 Timeline of Vladimir Putin's nuclear war threats - list of 'unfriendly' countries, huge escalation and 'Irish attack' In his address, he tried to justify their military action in Ukraine by saying that their forces are “fighting for the Motherland.”
Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022 Thomas Tuchel makes Chelsea transfer admission after Todd Boehly takeover agreement Todd Boehly's consortium are expected to complete a takeover of Chelsea later this month and many are speculating what Thomas Tuchel's summer transfer budget will be
The Conversation · May 10, 2022 Other frontlines: How the war in Ukraine is transforming the LGBTQ+ rights landscape in Europe For Ukrainian LGBTQ+ rights activists, a Russian victory is an existential threat to both the sovereignty of Ukraine and the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022 Russia 'cancelled Victory Day flypast over air strike fears', anti-Putin outlet claims Russia's Victory Day military flyovers to commemorate the national holiday were abruptly shelved as it has been claimed Vladimir Putin made the call because he feared an attack
Benzinga · May 10, 2022 Analysis: The Rise And Fall Of Russia's Stock Market The U.K. government revoked the Moscow Exchange's status as a “recognized stock exchange” last week. The action came in response to Bank of Russia’s Feb. 28 decision to institute restrictions on foreign investors after international sanctions were placed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters · May 10, 2022 Russia's invasion of Ukraine at 'bit of a stalemate' -U.S. intel official Russia's war in Ukraine is at a "bit of a stalemate" and Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be preparing for a long conflict, top U.S. intelligence officials said on Tuesday.
Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022 Vladimir Putin needs 600,000 more troops or he might use nukes, ex-NATO chief warns Vladimir Putin may be forced into brutal tactics to win his failing war in Ukraine, it has been claimed, with a tactical nuclear strike a possible final throw of the dice
Al Jazeera · May 10, 2022 Ukraine war speeds Greece’s transition to EU energy gateway As Europe attempts to abandon Russian energy, Greece is becoming a gateway for LNG because it is surrounded by sea.
Axios · May 10, 2022 U.S. intelligence assesses Putin is preparing for "prolonged conflict" beyond eastern Ukraine The conflict is likely to become "more unpredictable and escalatory."
Zenger · May 10, 2022 VIDEO: Inferno: Fiery Explosions As Huge Russian Base In Ukraine Is Blitzed With Rocket Fire This aerial footage shows fiery explosions taking place one after the other at a massive Russian military camp in Ukraine after it is targeted in a rocket blitz by Ukrainian forces.
Salon · May 10, 2022 Has Russia already lost the war? Russia had a decent plan, says warfare expert John Spencer. But military incompetence has led to total failure