EXPLAINER: Can war massacres sway China's support for Russia China has called reports of civilian killings in Ukraine disturbing and urged further investigations, even while declining to blame Russia The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
US warns Xi Jinping of ‘what might come his way’ if China supports Russia in Ukraine war effort ‘I hope there are some lessons learned that sanctions bite, that we will keep them coming’ The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
Sixty Russian soldiers in 'mutiny against Putin regime by refusing to fight in Ukraine' The men were from key airborne forces headquarters Pskov in northern Russia - with some now possibly facing criminal charges for the actions Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022
Ukraine Seeks Arms from NATO as Fight Looms on Eastern Front Ukraine was bracing to battle for control of its industrial east and appealing for more help from the West after Russian forces withdrew from the shattered outskirts of Kyiv to regroup. Authorities were urging people to immediately evacuate from the Donbas region before Russia intensifies its offensive. Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022
Axed F1 racer Nikita Mazepin says sanctions on Russia are 'cancel culture' Russian F1 driver Nikita Mazepin, the son of oligarch Dmitry Mazepin, was axed by Haas amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Kevin Magnussen returning to the team in his place Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022
Vladimir Putin 'wants to build pro-Russia empire from Vladivostok to Portugal', warns security expert Dmitry Medvedev also said Putin's "special military operation" in Ukraine was undertaken in a bid to "demilitarise" and "de-Nazify" the country Irish Mirror · Apr 7, 2022
Ukraine calls for more weapons from Nato allies to resist Russia Kyiv’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said he had three items on his agenda for a meeting at Nato’s HQ: ‘Weapons, weapons, weapons.’ The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
Britain steps up its supply of military equipment to Ukraine Britain is set to send armoured vehicles to Ukraine, having already supplied thousands of missiles, including anti-tank weapons Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2022
Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
Asian shares track Wall St retreat on interest rate worries Asian shares have tracked a retreat on Wall Street after details from last month’s Federal Reserve meeting showed the central bank plans to be aggressive in fighting inflation The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
Ukraine Girds for Renewed Russian Offensive on Eastern Front Ukraine braced for a climactic battle for control of the besieged country's industrial east after Russian forces withdrew from the shattered outskirts of Kyiv to regroup and intensify their offensive across the Donbas region, where authorities urged people to evacuate before time runs out. The mayor of the southern port… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022
Putin’s daughters targeted in US sanctions: Who are they? Latest sanctions target Katerina Tikhonova and Maria Vorontsova as US accuses them of hiding their father’s wealth. Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022
‘Putin shelled our family home in Mykolayiv, the city cannot fall’ Tatiana Bland, a Ukrainian woman living in Twickenham, talks about the anxiety of watching her childhood home be bombed Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2022
EU divisions over Ukraine to be laid bare in No 10 meeting Analysis: Boris Johnson to tread fine line between Germany and Poland as leaders discuss Russia sanctions The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2022
Wales Online · Apr 7, 2022 Ukraine morning briefing: Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 Eastern area of the country now braces for sustained Russian attacks
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2022 Ukraine braces for a renewed Russian offensive on its eastern front – as it happened This live blog is now closed
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022 Ukraine girds for renewed Russian offensive on eastern front Ukraine braced for a climactic battle for control over the besieged country’s industrial east as Russian forces withdrew from the shattered outskirts of Kyiv to regroup
Financial Times · Apr 7, 2022 Financial warfare: will there be a backlash against the dollar? The sanctions freezing Russia’s foreign currency reserves have created an incentive for countries to bypass the US currency
The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2022 Ukraine says Russia will see new sanctions as ‘permission to attack’ amid warnings of fresh offensive Volodymyr Zelenskiy says sanctions unveiled by west have ‘a spectacular look. But this is not enough’, as fears mount of large-scale Russian offensive
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022 Ukraine news - live: EU announces new sanctions against Russia, as Kremlin admits ‘significant’ losses ‘We have significant losses of troops and it’s a huge tragedy for us,’ Kremlin’s spokesman said
Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022 Boris Johnson energy strategy review could have big impact on Scotland The long-awaited energy strategy from the UK Government could be good news for oil, gas and renewable sectors in Scotland.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2022 More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities on Wednesday, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies moved to impose sharp new sanctions against Moscow.
ABC News · Apr 7, 2022 The world was shocked by Russian atrocities in Bucha. The ABC found new horrors in Berestyanka The ABC has gathered accounts of potential war crimes against civilians in the village of Berestyanka, including rapes, shootings and a senseless execution. Warning: This article contains images and details readers might find distressing.
Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022 Mocked as ‘rubble’ by Biden, Russia’s ruble comes roaring back In the days after the Ukraine war began, the ruble’s collapse was a potent symbol of Russia’s newfound financial isolation.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022 Former President Barack Obama warns Chicago audience of ‘anger-based’ journalism and social media cashing in on conflict The former president said he believes platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube “appear to have some insight into what’s more likely to prompt insurrectionists, white supremacists, misogynist behavior and internet bullying.”