Ukraine lunchtime briefing: Thousands of Ukrainians given UK visas as Russian TV hears of invasion 'failure' The UK Government has also said any peace deal with Russia is up to Ukraine Wales Online · Mar 28, 2022
Timeline of Russia Ukraine war so far - from Irish sea exercises to destruction of cities Vladimir Putin has refused to pull back his troops, while Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has constantly said that there will be no surrenders from his army in defence of their cities Irish Mirror · Mar 28, 2022
UK promises to support Ukraine as Zelensky hints at concessions to secure peace Downing Street said the UK would support Volodymyr Zelensky’s position in negotiations, but insisted Vladimir Putin ‘must fail’ in Ukraine. The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022
Biden Finds No Respite at Home after Returning from Europe With the last nine, unscripted words of an impassioned speech about Russia's aggression in Ukraine, President Joe Biden created a troubling distraction, undermining his effectiveness as he returned home to face restive Americans who strongly disapprove of his performance on issues that matter most to them. His comment that Russia’s… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2022
Kazakh radio host fired after invoking 'Uncle' Putin and suggesting possible invasion A Kazakh radio station fired one of its presenters on Monday after she said "we will call in Uncle Vova if you talk too much" in a heated Facebook debate, a reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the idea that Russia could invade. Reuters · Mar 28, 2022
Turkey faces risks acting as sanctions 'safe haven' for Russians (Refiles with additional reporting credit) Reuters · Mar 28, 2022
Putin's kill-squad sent to assassinate Ukrainian president Zelensky is thwarted The kill squad of 25 people were led by Russian special services and captured near the Slovakia-Hungary border, rumbling their plot as Volodymyr Zelensky has avoided multiple assassination attempts Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022
Vladimir Putin’s defeat is ‘just a question of time’, says Zelensky Ukrainian president hails UK support as Russian leader told he’ll face ‘despot’s reckoning’ Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2022
Factory Records co-founder Alan Erasmus returns from his humanitarian mission to Ukraine The 72-year-old came back to Manchester because his mum was ill - but his charitable work continues Manchester Evening News · Mar 28, 2022
What fantasies of a coup in Russia ignore Let’s assume for a moment that Putin does fall. What happens next? Here are three scenarios The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2022
Biden news - live: President returns home fighting off criticism over Putin gaffe Follow our live coverage here The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022
Russian forces ‘militarising’ Chernobyl ‘could pose new radiation threat to Europe’, says Ukrainian deputy PM Ukraine’s deputy prime minister Iryna Vereshchuk accuses Putin’s forces of ‘irresponsible’ acts at the plant Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2022
First Thing: Zelenskiy says Ukraine is willing to discuss neutrality at Russia talks Talks to start in Turkey as Ukraine president seeks peace ‘without delay’. Plus, drama at the Oscars as Will Smith attacks Chris Rock on stage The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2022
‘Ready to fight’: how a Russian uranium ban would threaten Native American tribes Ban would shift US uranium production into overdrive – posing environmental and spiritual threats to Indigenous communities who live near the mines The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2022
Salon · Mar 28, 2022 Nine words: What was Biden thinking? Frantic day-after cleanup effort can't erase Biden's disastrous call for regime change in a rival nuclear power
Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2022 Doyle McManus: The elements of a peace deal in Ukraine are clear — but the 2 sides can’t get there yet The war in Ukraine, which just entered its second month, shows no sign of ending soon.
Reuters · Mar 28, 2022 Kremlin says Biden's remark on the end of Putin is 'alarming' The Kremlin said on Monday that U.S. President Joe Biden's remark that Vladimir Putin "cannot remain in power" was a cause for alarm, a guarded response to the first public call from the United States for an end to Putin's 22-year rule.
Reuters · Mar 28, 2022 Kremlin says Russia-Ukraine talks could start in Turkey on Tuesday The Kremlin said that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine may get under way in Turkey on Tuesday and it was important that they would take place face-to-face, after what it described as a lack of major progress in negotiations so far.
Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022 Barclaycard down as customers left unable to access accounts or make payments Barclaycard users report that they cannot make log in to their accounts this morning to make payments or pay off credit card balances, with problems being logged across the country
Reuters · Mar 28, 2022 Putin, Zelenskiy meeting needed once sides closer on key issues- Russia's Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy should happen once the two sides are closer to agreeing on key issues.
Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022 Russian military leader brands Ukraine invasion a failure as Putin's grip unravels Former Russian spy, Igor Girkin, made the astonishing comments on live Russian television as he slammed Putin's invasion for failing to make any strategic successes
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022 Joe Biden denies calling for regime change in Russia after Kremlin fury U-turn comes after Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson advised Biden to ‘control his temper’
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022 Macron warns against escalation after Biden says ‘Putin can’t remain remain in power’ White House insists it does not support regime change in Russia
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2022 Should we ditch the vodka? What we can learn from the turbulent history of boycotts Putin’s invasion has led to people shunning Russian products, celebrities and even cats. Many of those affected by the boycott are against the war; others aren’t even Russian. But the past 250 years show that this crude weapon can also be highly effective