The Case for Ukrainian Neutrality A Deal Doesn’t Have to Be a Death Sentence Foreign Affairs · Mar 17, 2022
As it happened: Lacking support, Russia scraps UN vote on Ukraine aid resolution Authorities in Ukraine’s Mariupol on Thursday said around 30,000 people have fled the besieged city and that they were clarifying information on possible victims of the Russian shelling of a theatre sheltering civilians a day earlier. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed German parliament via video earlier on Thursday, asking them… France 24 · Mar 16, 2022
Archbishop tells head of Russian Orthodox Church of ‘grave concern’ over Ukraine Patriarch Kirill has long had friendly ties with Russian president Vladimir Putin. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: US accuses Russia of ‘war crimes’ Ukraine news from March 17: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says war crimes have been committed in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2022
Putin's chilling warning to oligarchs in bizarre rant about oysters and gender Russian President Vladimir Putin said the West was hoping that a "fifth column" of traitors to divide society, in a clear attempt to unite his country as the invasion of Ukraine continues Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022
Boost aid spending to help Ukraine, says Cameron Former prime minister David Cameron said he was ‘sad’ that aid spending had been cut by the Government. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Vladimir Putin states western dominance is on the out and world is trying to 'cancel' Russia A defiant Vladimir Putin defended the invasion of Ukraine, that he has deemed a 'special military operation', and claimed that it was going to plan, despite four of his generals and thousands of soldiers being killed. Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022
Can the US deliver for Ukraine? Zelensky's call for help from Congress Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the US Congress. Ukraine's president made a plea for more help to defend his country against Vladimir Putin's forces. On day 21 of the Russian invasion, with shelling and air strikes continuing, Zelensky appealed to the United States to do more. But will he get what… France 24 · Mar 16, 2022
Boris Johnson returns from Saudi Arabia empty handed after flop oil beg trip The Prime Minister hoped to persuade oil-rich Saudi Arabia to open the taps and supply millions of extra barrels a day. He held an hour and 45 minutes of talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022
Zelensky speech - live: Biden calls Putin ‘war criminal’ after Ukraine leader’s stirring Congress address Follow the latest developments below after Zelensky speech to US congress today The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
British Government Wants Daniil Medvedev to Denounce Putin to Avoid Wimbledon Ban The world’s No. 1 player said he wants to “promote peace” regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2022
Analysis: Biden, recognizing the power of Zelenskyy's plea to Congress, beefs up defense aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON — Throughout his nearly 14 months in office, President Joe Biden has spoken often about the world being at “an inflection point” in a broader ideological “battle between democracies and autocracies,” vowing that the U.S. and allies are determined to deliver for those who’ve chosen freedom. Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022
Russian troops storm woods as they attempt to enter Kyiv by crossing Irpin river The video is taken in a wooded area dotted with tall trees by someone walking through the Ukrainian forest as gunfire breaks out in the background with Putin's troops seeking to storm Kyiv Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022
Sen. Lindsey Graham stands by call for the assassination of Russian President Putin Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., stood by his controversial call Wednesday for the assassination of Russian President Vladimir Putin, which drew widespread condemnation from both sides of the aisle. Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022 Hopes rise for Ukraine talks, but experts doubt Russia will pull out Analysis: Putin’s rhetoric remains uncompromising and analysts are sceptical negotiations will yield a lasting solution
ABC News · Mar 16, 2022 Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has remade himself again as a wartime leader in khaki How Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy swapped careers, donned khakis and remade himself once again into a leader the world is turning to.
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 Musk's 'combat challenge' to Putin prompts mockery in Russia The Kremlin may have ignored billionaire Elon Musk challenging President Vladimir Putin to a fight over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but several Russian officials have stepped in to defend their leader by mocking Musk online.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Donald Trump Jr mocked for saying his father should join Nato talks: ‘Send him to Moscow and leave him there’ Many social media users suggested the former president instead be sent to Moscow - and left there
The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2022 Zelenskiy wants to shame the west into action. Will it work? The contrast between what the Ukrainian president has been willing to do, and what western leaders have been willing to do to help, is the source of his moral power
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Biden calls Putin a ‘war criminal’ for Ukraine invasion The Senate already passed a resolution labeling him a war criminal.
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 Biden calls Putin 'a war criminal' U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "a war criminal" over his country's invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Putin accuses west of seeking to destroy Russia and issues warning to ‘traitors’ Vladimir Putin says the west is trying to use Russian citizens to destabilise the country from within
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 Turkey's top diplomat says in Moscow that war must stop Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, speaking alongside his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Wednesday, said the war in Ukraine must stop and Ankara would pursue diplomatic efforts to arrange a lasting ceasefire.
Salon · Mar 16, 2022 Fox News host compares Biden to Putin Fox News hosts suggested Biden's government is not "any better" than Russias government under Vladimir Putin
Reason · Mar 16, 2022 "Denounce Putin, or Be Blacklisted" "The classical music establishment demands that Russian musicians condemn their nation’s invasion of Ukraine in order to retain jobs and engagements in the West."