Russian poisoning plots: From Navalny to Litvinenko Kremlin repeatedly accused of attempting to assassinate its enemies The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
In villages near Kyiv, how Ukraine has kept Russia's army at bay The burnt wreckage of two Russian tanks with blown off turrets and several armoured personnel carriers attest the ferocity of last week's clashes in Lukyanivka village just outside Kyiv. The charred corpse of a Russian soldier lies in a field nearby. Reuters · Mar 29, 2022
Trump speaks out during war in Ukraine to call on Putin to release Hunter Biden dirt Mr Trump has a history of asking foreign leaders for dirt on his political opponents The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
Republicans seize on Biden’s cheat notes as sign of cognitive decline despite Trump doing the same ‘When you’re around somebody who’s in cognitive decline, you find yourself trying to help them with a sentence, trying to help them complete it’ The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
Ukraine war: Ordinary Belarusians are also being victimized by Russia When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, one potential inroad was from the north, where Russian and Belarusian troops had been conducting an exercise called Allied Resolve. The Conversation · Mar 29, 2022
Russian mum breaks down in tears after conscript son is captured in Ukraine Lyubov Vorobyova's 20-year-old son Daniel, from Sokol, in Vologda, Russia, was captured in Ukraine last month after being conscripted into the military for one year Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022
Russia-Ukraine talks end with no cease-fire ISTANBUL: Ukraine and Russia failed to clinch a cease-fire in talks that ended in Turkey on Tuesday, with Moscow saying it will reduce military operations in areas where its forces are being pushed back and Kyiv calling for security guarantees from members of the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic… Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2022
Humiliated Putin and Kremlin high command 'flee to Russian nuclear bunkers' Vladimir Putin could be hiding away according to new evidence which suggests that the Russian leader is staying at a top secret nuclear bunker east of Moscow Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022
Johnson hopes Putin’s war will save him, but don’t be fooled – ‘Partygate’ still matters It is said that compared to the crisis in Ukraine, N0 10’s offences were trivial, but the PM must pay for this abuse of power, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022
How Athletes Are Speaking Out Against The Russia-Ukraine War This article was co-authored by Giada Palma As the Russian-Ukraine war continues to rage, athletes from around the globe are speaking out against the ongoing conflict. Soccer Players Speak Out Benzinga · Mar 29, 2022
A spiritual defense of the war in Ukraine? Putin's patriarch is trying Wearing crisp, olive-green robes and a towering, white head covering embroidered with the somber face of Jesus, Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, addressed the faithful from an ornate 10,000-seat cathedral in Moscow. Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2022
Spooked by immigration, Islam and ‘woke’ ideas: Who are Éric Zemmour’s supporters? Far-right polemicist Éric Zemmour has vowed to reverse the immigration he blames for undermining France’s identity and core values if he wins the country’s upcoming presidential election. FRANCE 24 spoke to his supporters who gathered by the thousands in Paris on Sunday. France 24 · Mar 29, 2022
Vladimir Putin called out for “aggressive” fight by boxing ring girl Ring girl Jiselle Arianne joked that she would like to fight the Russian president after the invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022
Biden's non-gaffe on Putin suggests a foreign policy-steeped president resisting his instincts - Roll Call President Biden again signaled he wants Vladimir Putin to no longer rule Russia amid his war in Ukraine – but not via US-led regime change. Roll Call · Mar 29, 2022
The Conversation · Mar 29, 2022 Ukraine will not be like Korea – dogged resistance will turn it into Putin's 'bleeding ulcer' The Russian army reached a “point of culmination” on around March 20. This meant that with the available supplies and reserves, it could make no further significant advances. Local actions, such as its effort to take Mariupol, continue. But on all major fronts, Russia’s advance has been largely held by…
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2022 Russia says it will reduce military activity near Ukraine capital Russia says it will ‘fundamentally cut back military activity’ around Kyiv and Chernihiv after Ukraine talks.
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 Finding humor in Ukraine war? It's (always) the Onion's way The best taco place in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 Johnson warns Putin could ‘twist the knife’ as Russian forces falter Britain is to step up military support to Ukraine amid fears the Russian president will try to inflict more damage on the country.
Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2022 Who is Chelsea owner and oligarch Roman Abramovich? From orphan to billionaire and alleged poisoning The Chelsea Football Club owner came under scrutiny for his alleged connections with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which led to the UK government freezing his assets, including property, artworks and Chelsea FC
Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2022 Russia to 'drastically reduce' military occupation in Kyiv as hopes of peace grow during talks A meeting between Preisdent Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin could be imminent
Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2022 Talks open in Turkey as Russia says it will reduce attacks on northern Ukraine LVIV, Ukraine — Russian and Ukrainian negotiators opened a new round of talks Tuesday to try to halt the war between their nations, with Moscow saying that it would reduce attacks on northern Ukraine in what it characterized, in part, as a gesture of goodwill.
The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2022 Biden and allies vow to keep up Russia punishment for ‘brutal attacks in Ukraine’ – as it happened US and European leaders pledge assistance for people inside Ukraine and for those fleeing country
Wales Online · Mar 29, 2022 Flags in support of Ukraine torn down in small Welsh village and locals branded 'Nazi sympathisers' Residents have been left shocked by the action, after they bought the flags to raise money for humanitarian aid
The Conversation · Mar 29, 2022 'Putin is Hitler': why we use analogies to talk about the Ukraine war, and how they can lead to peace The war in Ukraine has produced a disorienting array of analogies. Vladimir Putin is Hitler. Volodymyr Zelensky is a Nazi. Ukraine could become like Afghanistan or Korea. Russia should accept its borders, just as post-colonial African countries did. The invasion is no different to what the west did in Iraq.…
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 UK entering ‘new phase’ in supply of military equipment to Ukraine Kit will reflect Kyiv administration’s drive to regain territory seized by Russia in invasion a month ago