Starmer questions why Roman Abramovich is not facing UK sanctions Labour calls for tougher action against Russian oligarchs at PMQs as Ukrainian ambassador watches from gallery The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine has asked Pope to talk to Putin about humanitarian corridors -Ukraine deputy PM Ukraine has asked the Pope to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin about allowing humanitarian corridors to assist civilians affected by the war, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said on Wednesday. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has Kremlin battling for hearts and minds at home Russian President Vladimir Putin is locked in a vicious struggle not only to subjugate Ukraine, but also to keep his own citizens united in support of Kremlin policy. But as Ukrainian fighters capture the admiration of the world in Twitter posts and TikTok videos, even the illusion of Russian unity… The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022
Sharing top-secret intelligence with the public is unusual – but helped the US rally the world against Russian aggression In the weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine, President Joe Biden and U.S. national security officials provided the public with a running stream of intelligence of the sort that is usually classified. The administration announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin was assembling troops along the eastern border of Ukraine and provided… The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022
MP names ‘amoral’ British lawyers silencing press for Vladimir Putin’s ‘henchmen’ Bob Seely named four senior lawyers in the House of Commons Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
Holy wars: How a cathedral of guns and glory symbolizes Putin’s Russia A curious new church was dedicated on the outskirts of Moscow in June 2020: The Main Church of the Russian Armed Forces. The massive, khaki-colored cathedral in a military theme park celebrates Russian might. It was originally planned to open on the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over… The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022
Amid war, a critical Russian radio station goes silent A crackdown on critical media and protesters grows following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022
Starmer quizzes Johnson over sanctions for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich The Labour leader used Prime Minister’s Questions to suggest more action is needed from the UK to ‘stand up to Putin and those who prop up his regime’ The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
SNP brands Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal' and calls for international prosecution Ian Blackford claimed the Russian president should be held accountable at the Hague for atrocities carried out in Ukraine. Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022
Inside Bernie Ecclestone and Vladimir Putin's friendship as ex-F1 supremo defends Russian From calling for him to run Europe to even wanting to take a bullet for him, Bernie Ecclestone shares a long-lasting friendship with Vladimir Putin Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
Tories pocket £80,000 from Russian-born banker just months before invasion of Ukraine Lubov Chernukhin, whose husband Vladimir served as deputy finance minister to President Putin before coming to the UK, made two donations of £13,750 in October and £66,500 in December last year Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
What is Nato? Denmark warns Greenland invasion by US would end organisation Nato would collapse if Donald Trump decides to occupy Greenland, warns the Danish PM Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
Why is Putin always late - sinister reason he's left Queen, Pope and rivals waiting Vladimir Putin has a reputation for never being on time, but there are different theories as to why the Russian President keeps important people waiting Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
Navalny urges Russians to protest daily against Ukraine invasion Jailed Kremlin critic calls on Russians to ‘fight for peace’, as he dubs President Putin ‘an insane little tsar’. Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022
Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022 Boris Johnson under pressure to add Chelsea benefactor Roman Abramovich to Russian sanctions list At Prime Minister's Questions the Commons gave the Ukraine ambassador a standing ovation.
Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022 Why on earth hasn’t Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich been sanctioned, asks Keir Starmer Mr Johnson said it was not appropriate for him to comment on individual cases ‘at this stage’
Liverpool Echo · Mar 2, 2022 Ukrainian ambassador given moving standing ovation in UK Parliament MPs from all sides rose to applaud in a show of support for the nation under seige
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Johnson: Putin’s ‘abhorrent’ actions in Ukraine could be war crimes Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday morning before updating MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions.
Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022 The public is fed up with London’s rotten plunder and corrupt wealth Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel sounded fed up when he snapped “you have to stop” at journalists questioning him about his club’s owner Roman Abramovich, accused in Parliament of links to corruption and Vladimir Putin’s Russian state.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2022 Boris Johnson tells Putin to 'turn his tanks around' as Ukrainian ambassador cheered by MPs Ukraine's ambassador received a rare standing ovation in the House of Commons
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 UK's Johnson declines to comment on possible Abramovich sanctions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday declined to comment on whether sanctions would be imposed on Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, but said the "vice" was tightening on those around Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 What is a no-fly zone and why would it be disastrous for UK as Boris Johnson rules it out The UK and NATO allies are continuing to reject calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, despite appeals for more help from the Ukrainian president. Russia continues to bomb civilians and troops in Ukraine
Liverpool Echo · Mar 2, 2022 Everton suspend all USM deals as statement released after Alisher Usmanov sanctions Everton have suspended all sponsorship agreements with Russian companies USM, Megafon and Yota
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022 Putin-friendly French Actor Depardieu Objects to 'Fratricidal' War French actor Gerard Depardieu, a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday came out against the war in Ukraine and called for negotiations. "Russia and Ukraine have always been brother countries," the 73-year-old film star told AFP in a phone call. "I am against this fratricidal war.
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin's Russia has already committed war crimes in Ukraine The PM's official spokesman said it was the first time No 10 had explicitly stated that view. It comes days after the prosecutor of the international criminal court (ICC) in The Hague said he will launch an investigation into possible war crimes or crimes against humanity in Ukraine.