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Ukraine war: evidence of atrocities in Kyiv's suburbs strengthens case for a harder line against Russia

When Ukraine learned on April 2 that the whole Kyiv region had been liberated from Russian troops, there was barely any jubilation. This was mostly because of the gruesome evidence of war crimes left by the Russian occupying force in what were once affluent suburbs of Kyiv. The horrors discovered…

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2022

UK looks to nuclear power to cut Russian energy dependence

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to build more nuclear power plants, boost production of renewable energy and further tap domestic oil and gas reserves to help the U.K. reduce its dependence on Russian energy following the invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Senators say Pentagon must do more to help Ukraine defeat Russia - Roll Call

Senators pressed Defense Department leaders to send more weapons to Ukraine more quickly, with the goal of defeating Russia.

Roll Call · Apr 7, 2022

How Putin's daughters earned wealth as Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonov sanctioned

Vladimir Putin's adult daughters have been hit with sanctions in a fresh wave of economic restrictions aimed at the Kremlin. The US says those close to Putin are responsible for hiding wealth

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022

Ukraine pleads for more weapons as Russia shifts its firepower east

KYIV, Ukraine — Bracing for a redoubled Russian offensive in the east and unearthing fresh evidence of atrocities outside its capital of Kyiv, Ukraine appealed urgently Thursday for more Western weaponry and harsher punitive steps against Moscow.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2022

UN removes Russia from human rights panel after reported atrocities in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — As Ukraine braced for a redoubled Russian offensive in the east and unearthed fresh evidence of atrocities outside its capital of Kyiv, the United Nations General Assembly sharply rebuked Moscow on Thursday by suspending it from the world body’s 47-member Human Rights Council.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2022

Timeline: Week six of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Ukraine’s leader addresses Russian citizens as Russian attacks intensify in Ukraine’s eastern regions.

Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022

Russia’s sixth week of war in Ukraine saw atrocities. What next?

As we review the events that unfolded in week 6, an expert says Russia may move now to take the port of Odesa.

Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022

Protesters dye pool of Vladimir Putin's pal blood red after invading luxury villa

Two Italian properties belonging to TV presenter Vladimir Solovyev have been targeted by anti-war arsonists who spray-painted the words "killer" and "no war" across the walls

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022

Evening Standard Comment: Weapons are vital for Ukraine to succeed

The proposition that the supply of lethal weapons saves lives may seem a contradiction in terms. Yet the atrocities committed in Bucha, Mariupol and across Ukraine demonstrate how vital the transfer of military hardware can be to protecting innocent civilians.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2022