Putin did not show willingness to end Ukraine war during call, French official says German chancellor Olaf Scholz and French president Emmanuel Macron called for an immediate ceasefire on call The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022
Gran-of-five flying to Ukraine to 'do her bit' for refugees fleeing Russia's invasion Gran Wanda Warrington, 55, who goes by Wendy, is set to travel to Polish border city Przemysl after feeling "compelled" to help the Ukrainians seeking sanctuary from Vladimir Putin's invasion Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022
Hyundai suspend Chelsea sponsorship in latest crushing blow to club's finances Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has seen his assets frozen by the UK government for his links to Russian president Vladimir Putin and has subsequently been disqualified by the Premier League Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022
Russian spy chiefs ‘under house arrest’ as Putin turns on his security chiefs over invasion setback Source reveals that Russian intelligence “miscalculated” the resistance expected in Ukraine in the run-up to invasion The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022
Putin has no plans to 'end war' as some Ukraine children left without power, food or water Mr Macron spoke to the leader of the Kremlin on a call, alongside German Chancellor Olaf Schulz on Saturday evening Irish Mirror · Mar 12, 2022
How Ukraine has become the crucible of the new world order From Russia’s threat of nuclear weapons to the patriotic courage of Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the geopolitical alphabet is changing The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022
Bye-bye to the Big Mac: Russia’s war heralds a dark, isolated economic era The invasion of Ukraine could pitch Moscow, and the world, back into financial crises that had seemed part of history The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022
Why is Belarus supporting Russia and how is it involved in Ukraine? Old school Soviet relic Alexander Lukashenko increasingly dependent on Vladimir Putin’s patronage for survival as grip on power slips and economy teeters on brink of disaster The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022
Putin propagandist news host has British home and citizenship Labour MP Stephen Kinnock calls for Sergei Brilev of state-controlled Rossiya 1 to be banned from UK and have assets frozen The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022
Blue and yellow-themed vigil held for Ukraine victims at Winchester Cathedral As devastation sweeps across Ukraine following Vladimir Putin's decision to invade, hundreds of people gathered at Winchester Cathedral on Saturday morning to show their support Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022
Why is Nato reluctant to enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine? Military alliance wary of provoking wider war with Vladimir Putin’s Russia by deploying peacekeeping planes to shield skies over Kyiv and block air strikes The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022
Russian footholds in Mideast, Africa raise threat to NATO Far from the icy battlefields of Ukraine, Russia President Vladimir Putin is busily advancing Russia's footholds and influence in Africa and the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022
Putin briefed French and German leaders on Russia-Ukraine talks -Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin told French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about the state of negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv and responded to their concerns about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine during a three-way phone call on Saturday, the Kremlin said. Reuters · Mar 12, 2022
Martial law in Russia: What is it and how does it impact the war in Ukraine? Russian president Vladimir Putin set to crack down on political dissent at home as war enters a second week The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022 Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato? Russian leader vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to western military alliance
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022 Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? Everything you need to know UK warns Vladimir Putin ‘bent on full-scale invasion’ of western neighbour
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022 How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack? Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next
Daily Record · Mar 12, 2022 Vladimir Putin 'could be ousted by Russian coup' claims former minister Andrei Kozyrev believes that key figures within the Kremlin may be plotting the Russian President's downfall.
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022 Russia sanctions: Cadbury and Pizza Hut join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list Fast food, sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022 Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained Vladimir Putin’s military invasion is underway after diplomatic efforts fail
Salon · Mar 12, 2022 A "Freedom Convoy" we can all support It's a win-win: Send the faux-truckers, insurrectionists and COVID fanatics to the motherland of their true Daddy
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022 Roman Abramovich disqualified as director of Chelsea The UK government brought sanctions against the owner on Thursday over his alleged links to Russian president Vladimir Putin
Reuters · Mar 12, 2022 Macron, Scholz call with Putin under way - Elysee French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have started a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, the French presidency said on Saturday.
Daily Record · Mar 12, 2022 Ukraine claims Russia has bombed Mariupol mosque sheltering 80 people More than 80 people are believed to have been taking refuge in the Mosque of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the city of Mariupol, when it was bombed by Russian forces, Ukraine officials state.
Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022 Russian coup could send Vladimir Putin ‘to the grave or retirement’, ex-minister warns As Russian troops edge towards Ukraine's capital Kyiv, ex-foreign minister Andrei Kozyrev has claimed Vladimir Putin could be ousted by a Kremlin coup as tensions in the country grow