Boris Johnson accuses Justin Welby of ‘misconstruing’ Rwanda policy Sources said the Prime Minister made the attack in a speech to Tory MPs after apologising over his coronavirus fine. The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022
Russian troops blitz over 1,200 targets in Ukraine in attempt to take Donbas region Russia launched a massive offensive across a 300-mile front in their attempts to take the eastern province of Donbas. Despite the attacks, the front was remaining firm and defiant Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022
Jacob Rees-Mogg tells Andrew Marr to ‘get sense of perspective’ over father’s death Jacob Rees-Mogg stood by his remark that Partygate was ‘fluff’ even after he was confronted by Andrew Marr. Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022
British soldiers captured in Ukraine ‘should not have been there’, UK minister says Shaun Pinner, 48, and Aiden Aslin, 28, have been taken captive by Russia The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022
Fake subtitles attributed to Vladimir Putin in viral video Did the Russian president harshly criticise Emmanuel Macron? In a video shared widely on social media since March 1, Vladimir Putin is subtitled in French saying not-so-flattering things about Macron, which is quite credible in the context of current geopolitical tensions. The video however dates back to 2019, at the… France 24 · Apr 19, 2022
3,000 Wagner Group mercenaries used by Russia killed in Ukraine war, MPs told Christo Grozev of the Bellingcat website said 3,000 members of the private military company were thought to have died in the Russia-Ukraine war Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022
Johnson calls for more weapons for Ukraine in response to Donbas offensive The Prime Minister told European and north American leaders that sanctions and arms are needed as Vladimir Putin launches a ‘major Russian offensive’. The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022
Macron, Le Pen accused of vetoing 'tenacious' reporter from moderating high-stakes debate A pivotal moment in the race for the Élysée Palace, Wednesday’s televised debate between President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen has been shrouded in controversy over the choice of mediator, with both camps accused of vetoing a journalist known for her pugnacious interviews. Watch the debate… France 24 · Apr 19, 2022
Jacob Rees-Mogg says 'get perspective' after Andrew Marr opens up on dad's death The Cabinet minister stood by his claim that Partygate was 'fluff' even as he was confronted by Andrew Marr - who told how he was 'intensely angry' about burying his dad while Boris Johnson's No10 partied Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022
Wildfires tear through Russia as Putin faces 'second front' amid escalation in Ukraine Black doom-laden skies and red flames have engulfed three large regions - Omsk, Tyumen and Krasnoyarsk - while the embattled Russian forces marched on the Donbas region in a new phase of the war Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022
Vladimir Putin's rumoured purge over his disastrous war in Ukraine could show he fell into the 'dictator trap' Nearly two months since he launched his invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is facing heavy troop losses, ruinous sanctions and rumours of purges and even a possible coup. ABC News · Apr 19, 2022
Family of captive Briton tell of distress at seeing him on Russian TV Aiden Aslin’s relatives say he is speaking under duress and was legitimate combatant with Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022
The battle of Donbas: What's Putin's plan for Ukraine now? They're calling it the battle of Donbas. After nearly two months of mishaps and setbacks, Russia is putting all its might into a bid to capture the entire east of Ukraine. But will it capture it or flatten it? We ask our guests about the Kremlin's endgame and the scramble… France 24 · Apr 19, 2022
Russia ‘preparing legal action’ to unfreeze $600bn foreign currency reserves Elvira Nabiullina lawsuits aim to release gold and foreign currency frozen amid sanctions over Ukraine invasion The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022 The Guardian view on war in Ukraine: a new but no less brutal phase Editorial: Though Russia has refocused its offensive on the eastern Donbas region, the rest of the country remains in danger
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022 EXPLAINER: How Russia's eastern push in Ukraine may unfold Russia’s new offensive in eastern Ukraine reflects Moscow’s hope to reverse its battlefield fortunes after a catastrophic seven weeks of war
Reuters · Apr 19, 2022 Kremlin critic Navalny says Russian soldiers killed Ukrainian who shares his name Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Tuesday said Russian soldiers had killed a 60-year-old man called Ilya Navalny in the Ukrainian town of Bucha apparently just because he shared Navalny's last name.
Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022 Tuesday's headlines: Exact time Putin will 'probably' resort to nuclear weapons and Scot who stole thousands from mum Here are the main headlines on the Daily Record website today.
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022 'Our Prime Minister is a liar and a law-breaker but Tories continue to support him' Alastair Campbell says Boris Johnson should not have been allowed to combine two issues - Ukraine and his breach of his own Covid laws - in a single statement to the House of Commons
Irish Mirror · Apr 19, 2022 Dublin based dad-of-five found dead by daughter on Stena Line ferry to Liverpool Dublin based Jon Morley was on his way to Liverpool with his son and daughter when he was discovered dead.
Wales Online · Apr 19, 2022 3,000 Wagner Group mercenaries deployed by Russia have been 'killed in Ukraine', MPs told The director of Bellingcat has warned that western countries need to take the group more seriously
Reason · Apr 19, 2022 Sending U.S. Troops to Ukraine Would Be a Massive Mistake But politicians like Sen. Chris Coons are still flirting with the idea of direct American military intervention.
Reuters · Apr 19, 2022 Russian tycoon Tinkov denounces 'crazy war' in Ukraine (Note language that may offend some readers in paragraph 9)
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022 Macron allies warn victory not certain as poll lead over Le Pen grows Centrist’s backers say voters still need convincing his policies are best for them ahead of presidential runoff
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022 ‘Russian warship, go …!’: Ukrainians queue for stamp celebrating act of defiance Country takes pride in limited-edition design featuring soldier giving middle-finger salute