Timeline: Week eight of Russia’s war in Ukraine Al Jazeera recaps key events during week eight of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2022
UN Leader Seeks Peace Talks in Moscow, Kviv United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has separately asked Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to receive him to discuss steps to bring about peace following Moscow's invasion of its neighbor. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said separate letters were handed to the permanent missions of Russia and Ukraine… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2022
Vladimir Putin warns west to ‘think twice’ as Russia tests ‘Satan 2’ intercontinental ballistic missile Russia has successfully tested a new intercontinental nuclear ballistic missile as Vladimir Putin warned the Kremlin’s enemies to “think twice” about threatening his country. Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022
Putin launches 'world's most powerful missile' that could wipe out millions in minutes as he warns 'those who threaten Russia' The Russian leader boasted that the intercontinental ballistic missile would provide "food for thought" and deter anyone from thinking of retaliating against Moscow Irish Mirror · Apr 20, 2022
U.N. chief separately asks Russia's Putin, Ukraine's Zelenskiy to receive him United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has separately asked Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to receive him to discuss steps to bring about peace following Moscow's invasion of its neighbor. Reuters · Apr 20, 2022
Aiden Aslin's mum just wants her 'hero' son back home after he was captured by Russians Ang Wood was speaking exclusively to Nottinghamshire Live from her hometown Nottingham Post · Apr 20, 2022
Ukraine’s Zelensky, Kremlin critic Navalny call on France to vote for Macron in presidential race Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and jailed Russian Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny voiced support separately for French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of Sunday's second round of the presidential election that pits the incumbent against Russia-friendly far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. France 24 · Apr 20, 2022
War in Ukraine is a ‘gold rush’ for Western arms makers, experts say Ukraine invasion is not the first conflict Western governments have used to showcase weapons to potential buyers, writes Andrew Buncombe The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022
Ukraine man able to track Russian troops online via his stole Apple AirPods Vitaliy Semenets had the Bluetooth headphones stolen from is house in Hostomel, near Kyiv, shortly after Putin's forces tried to topple the Ukrainian capital. Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022
Vladimir Putin launches ‘Satan-2’ missile in chilling warning to ‘those who threaten Russia’ Russian media revealed the launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile - known as Satan-2 - has already hit targets. Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022
Taoiseach admits to ‘challenging’ refugee situation after meeting Ukraine PM The Irish premier held an hour-long meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at Shannon Airport. The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022
Another Russian colonel dies in war with Ukraine as Vladimir Putin’s armed forces continue to sustain losses Russia has lost another colonel as Ukraine continues to inflict losses on the top brass of Vladimir Putin’s army. Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022
Why Is A Victory In Ukraine Before May 9 So Important For Vladimir Putin? After more than 50 days since Ukraine’s Russian invasion began, the whole world continues to witness a bloody war that adds new deaths, injuries, refugees, and displaces people every day. Benzinga · Apr 20, 2022
The Twitter troll who took Trump's place Trump’s off Twitter — but Republicans have a new troll to issue marching orders Salon · Apr 20, 2022
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2022 Jailed Putin critic Navalny calls on France to vote for Macron Imprisoned Russian opposition leader says France is ‘close’ to his heart and he felt he could address the French people.
Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022 Vladimir Putin suffers blow to top brass as ANOTHER colonel killed in combat Colonel Mikhail Nagamov, 41, was the commander of a sapper regiment and is now among at least eight generals and 35 colonels who have been killed during the war
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 Imprisoned Navalny urges France to vote for Macron because of Le Pen’s Russia links He accused Marine Le Pen of receiving a €9 million loan from the First Czech-Russian Bank, ‘Putin’s notorious money-laundering outfit’
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 Johnson heads to India to meet Modi, escape 'partygate' flak British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to set aside his political troubles and focus on economic ties and the war in Ukraine during an official trip to India
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022 Putin’s key supporters are now playing a desperate face-saving game in Ukraine Russia’s humiliated military and intelligence blocs know they have let their leader down, and need the war to go on, says political science expert Olga Chyzh
Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022 Senior Tory warns 'number of MPs' mulling no confidence letter in Boris Johnson Mark Harper suggested the Prime Minister had lied to the public shortly after Mr Johnson apologised at the Commons despatch box. Mr Harper is the latest Tory MP to publicly urge the Prime Minister to resign.
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 Russian and Belarusian players banned from Wimbledon due to invasion of Ukraine Entries from players from the two countries will be declined “with deep regret”, tournament organisers said.
Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022 Boris Johnson steps up war of words with Archbishop of Canterbury Last week, a war of words between the Conservative Prime Minister and the Archbishop of Canterbury was not on my bingo card. But this is 2022, and as Donald Rumsfeld almost said, you open your newsletter with the headlines you have, not the headlines you might wish to have.
Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022 Vladimir Putin launches 'Satan-2' missile in warning to 'those who threaten Russia' Russian media says the launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile - known as Satan-2 - was carried out at the Plesetsk cosmodrome
Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022 Russian tycoon denounces Putin’s ‘massacre’ and calls for end to ‘insane war’ The Russian businessman claimed 90 per cent of Russians do not support the war as he called for an end to the conflict
Reuters · Apr 20, 2022 Russia tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile that Putin says has no peer Russia said on Wednesday it had test-launched its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, a new addition to its nuclear arsenal which President Vladimir Putin said would give Moscow's enemies something to think about.