Stephen Colbert: ‘It’s like Putin’s competing in the evil Olympics against himself’ Late-night hosts discuss Russia breaking its own ceasefires in Ukraine and Trump’s cartoonish ideas on war The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2022
UK to ban Russian oil imports by end of year In synchronised announcements, western nations announce plans to cut back on Russian energy The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Putin, Israel's Bennett discuss Ukraine by phone Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict in Ukraine by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Tuesday, the Kremlin said. Reuters · Mar 8, 2022
EU targets Russian 'disinformation' campaign after Ukraine invasion The European Union on Tuesday pledged to step up its fight against Russian disinformation as fears surge over interference by Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Mar 8, 2022
Brittney Griner is urging fans to support Paul Whelan The recently-released athlete shared a handwritten note that’s both heartwarming and heart-breaking. Mic · Mar 8, 2022
U.S. spy chiefs say Putin may escalate despite Ukraine setbacks Leaders of U.S. spy agencies said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin may intensify the assault on Ukraine despite military setbacks and economic hardships resulting from international sanctions, setting up "an ugly next few weeks." Reuters · Mar 8, 2022
Russia underestimated Ukraine's resistance, US official says President Joe Biden’s top intelligence official says the U.S. believes Russia underestimated the strength of Ukraine’s resistance before launching an invasion that has likely caused thousands of Russian casualties The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
US gas prices - live: Psaki dubs price rise ‘Putin spike’ as expert warns could hit $6 per gallon Follow for the latest updates The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
UK to phase out Russian oil imports by 2023 and explore ending gas imports Analysts warn of a difficult and expensive transition that could push Britain into recession The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022
My New York Times Article Making the Moral and Strategic Case for Accepting Ukrainian Refugees - and Russian Migrants, too The article also addresses some potential objections. Reason · Mar 8, 2022
Does Putin have health problems? Four concerns after cancer claims sparked The Russian President has sparked concerns over his health after he launched a horrific and illegal war on his neighbour Ukraine. Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022
'Your friend Putin': Salvini confronted during border visit The mayor of a Polish town has called out the leader of Italy’s right-wing League party for his pro-Kremlin views, derisively calling Matteo Salvini a “friend" of Russian President Vladimir Putin The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Vladimir Putin tested Conor McGregor’s whiskey for poison before drinking it The UFC star said that he gave the 'very first bottle' of Proper Twelve Irish Whiskey to the President of Russia in 2018 Dublin Live · Mar 8, 2022
US banning Russian oil imports as Biden warns of ‘costs’ The action follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission in the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2022
Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022 Deluded Putin says 'all of Russia' proud of army despite scores of anti-war arrests Vladimir Putin has clamped down on the free press and arrested thousands of protesters with the media not allowed to call the Ukraine invasion a war
The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2022 Biden bans Russian oil imports in response to Ukraine invasion – as it happened President says ban deals ‘another powerful blow to Putin’s war machine’
France 24 · Mar 8, 2022 How Ukraine's first lady became the resistance's social media weapon IN THE PAPERS - Tuesday, March 8: We bring you the front pages, which focus on the victims of Vladimir Putin's brutal war in Ukraine. Also, we look at the origins of the "Z" symbol, which has become a way to express support for Putin and the invasion. Papers dedicate…
Reuters · Mar 8, 2022 French far-right presidential candidate offers limited welcome to Ukrainians, says Arab refugees still unwelcome A French far-right presidential contender, on the back foot over past support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Ukrainians with family links to France should be given visas, unlike those fleeing conflicts in Arab Muslim nations.
Axios · Mar 8, 2022 U.S. bans Russian energy imports: "We will not be part of subsidizing Putin’s war" Biden faced growing pressure from Congress and Ukraine to impose the embargo over Russia's invasion.
Roll Call · Mar 8, 2022 US spies expect Putin to 'double down' on Ukraine war - Roll Call U.S. intelligence analysts told Congress they expect Putin to redouble his efforts to defeat Ukraine, but will have trouble holding it.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 Biden announces ban on Russian oil imports and warns Americans: ‘defending freedom is going to cost’ A ban on Russian oil imports would deal a significant blow to Russia’s government, which is heavily dependent on fossil fuel sales
Reuters · Mar 8, 2022 Putin signs law allowing government to quickly raise pensions - RIA Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing his government to quickly raise pensions, part of a set of anti-crisis measures after Russia was hit by a wave of economic sanctions over Ukraine, the RIA news agency reported on Tuesday.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 8, 2022 Liz Truss warns MPs Ukraine 'not the limit of Putin's ambitions' as UK counts cost of sanctions Foreign Secretary suggests the cost of sanctions is a price worth paying to defeat Putin
Roll Call · Mar 8, 2022 Biden warns of higher pump prices as he bans Russian energy - Roll Call President Biden issued a ban on the import of Russian energy and warned the move would require Americans to endure higher gasoline prices.
Reuters · Mar 8, 2022 Russian families fall out over clashing views of war in Ukraine When Russian actor Jean-Michel Scherbak wrote on social media that he was ashamed his country had started a war in Ukraine, his mother, a longtime supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, blocked him online.