Latest Ukraine updates: US slams Russian nuclear plant attack Ukraine-Russia news from March 4: At UNSC meeting, Ukrainian envoy accuses Russia of ‘nuclear terrorism’. Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2022
Ukraine war: Putin is destroying cities and his ‘disgusting’ invasion must not succeed, says Boris Johnson Bombardment of residential districts has intensified with ‘dozens’ more civilian deaths reported Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2022
Ukraine war latest as Boris Johnson vows to inflict ‘maximum economic pain’ on Putin A total of 15 oligarchs have now been sanctioned Wales Online · Mar 3, 2022
Russian oligarch yacht seizures - what has been confiscated and what might be next? Ultra-wealthy Putin allies rush to protect assets as authorities close in The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022
Shakhtar Donetsk coach killed in Ukraine during fight against Russia invasion Ukrainians are currently defending their nation's sovereignty after Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered his army to invade the neighbouring country last Thursday Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2022
Ukraine fighting spirals with hundreds feared dead in port city, sieges elsewhere KYIV, Ukraine — Hundreds were feared dead in the embattled Ukrainian port city of Mariupol on Thursday after more than a day of Russian bombardment left buildings in ruins and civilians cowering in terror. Moscow’s invading forces also stepped up a siege of other key cities, including a crucial power-generating… Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2022
Volodymyr Zelenskyy jokes he's open for talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine-Russia conflict, but not at that '30-metre' table Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine and Russia can find a way out of the war if the Kremlin joins talks with a will to negotiate in good faith — and without a long table. ABC News · Mar 3, 2022
RTE Liveline caller who had dinner with Vladimir Putin tells of his bizarre question 'You are overwhelmed by him because of his preconceived notions of him' Irish Mirror · Mar 3, 2022
Don't equate India and China on Russia: PM The prime minister says India's commitment to peace is strong, despite the nation not yet condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine. AAP · Mar 3, 2022
Fresh US sanctions target Russian elites, Putin’s spokesperson Penalties, including asset seizures, come amid push to ramp up pressure on Moscow over Ukraine invasion. Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2022
22 Russian oligarchs and billionaires facing EU sanctions but not by the UK as PM pilloried As the EU imposes more sanctions on Russian oligarchs, the PM and Tories have been slammed for not doing enough. Daily Record · Mar 3, 2022
Early implications of Russia's invasion Just one week after his military invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has found some truisms of warfare the hard way. Once war starts, the fog that accompanies it and the friction that it creates lead to unanticipated and unintended outcomes. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, borne out… Bangkok Post · Mar 3, 2022
Will Russia bring its war on LGBTQ people to Ukraine? Ze Faámelu wants to escape the war in Ukraine, but her identity will not let her. Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2022
US operations of RT close and staff laid off after carriers cut ties with Russian-owned TV network T&R Productions sent memo to staff on Thursday informing them that it was ‘ceasing production’ of RT America The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2022 UK imposes sanctions on Russian billionaire and former deputy PM Liz Truss announces moves against Everton-linked Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov
Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2022 Russia’s Putin says Ukraine advance ‘going to plan’ French President Emmanuel Macron says he fears the ‘worst is to come’ in Ukraine after Russian president’s phone call.
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 More sanctions as Johnson vows to inflict ‘maximum economic pain’ on Putin Billionaire Alisher Usmanov and former deputy prime minister Igor Shuvalov were added to the sanctions list.
Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2022 'Journalists are vital truth-tellers as Vladimir Putin spreads lies about Ukraine' Paul Routledge says a presence from courageous reporters is vital when the Kremlin spreads lies via a Russian media held in its pocket. These journalists have no counterparts in Russia
Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2022 Biden announces sanctions on additional Russian oligarchs as attack on Ukraine intensifies WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced new sanctions on more than a dozen Russian oligarchs and their families, as pressure continued to build on Capitol Hill for an even tougher response to Moscow a week after it invaded Ukraine, particularly a ban on imports of Russian oil and gas.
Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2022 Alisher Usmanov sanctioned after Everton cut ties and 512ft yacht seized Oligarch Alisher Usmanov - who has previously been associated with both Arsenal and Everton - has been sanctioned by the UK government following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Manchester Evening News · Mar 3, 2022 Ukraine and Russia latest headlines on Thursday evening after Putin address and peace talks fail The latest situation on Ukraine as next round of peace talks fail
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022 Saudi Arabia Ready to Mediate Between All Parties Related to Ukraine Crisis Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Russia's President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Thursday the Kingdom is ready to exert all efforts to mediate between Russia, Ukraine and all parties related to the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince reiterated the Kingdom's…
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 How does the conflict end? A long-shot idea that could lead to Putin standing down These are perilous times and for sake of peace, even crazy-sounding idea worth trying, writes Andrew Buncombe
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2022 Morning mail: ‘worst yet to come’ in Ukraine, internet outages hit flood help, Neighbours finale Thursday: Vladimir Putin tells Emmanuel Macron he will continue to pursue his war. Plus: are the catastrophic floods really a one-in-1,000 year event?
Reuters · Mar 3, 2022 Kasparov calls on world powers to throw Russia 'back into the Stone Age' Russian human rights activist and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov on Thursday urged world powers to adopt a harsher military and economic strategy against Russian President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine.