Russian troops advance on Kyiv as Ukraine continues to resist Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says it is now impossible to evacuate civilians. Axios · Feb 27, 2022
EXPLAINER: How is Russia-Ukraine war linked to religion? While there have been appeals to religious nationalism on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, religious loyalty doesn’t mirror political fealty amid Ukraine’s fight for survival The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022
Ukraine: Vladimir Putin puts Russia's nuclear deterrent systems on alert Systems are on a "special regime of combat duty" Nottingham Post · Feb 27, 2022
Vladimir Putin puts Russia's nuclear deterrent on high alert as tensions mount over Ukraine invasion The Russian President, who has turned Russia into a pariah state, made the comments in a meeting with officials Daily Record · Feb 27, 2022
Putin orders nuclear forces on high alert Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his defence chiefs to put the country's nuclear "deterrence forces" on high alert on Sunday and accused the West of taking "unfriendly" steps against his country. Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2022
Biden's Russia sanctions may let Moscow profit from oil, gas There's a glaring carve-out in President Joe Biden’s sanctions against Russia, and that's oil and natural gas, which will continue to flow freely to the rest of the world The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022
Russia's Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military command to put Russia's deterrence forces - a reference to units which include nuclear arms - on high alert, citing aggressive statements by NATO leaders and economic sanctions against Moscow. Reuters · Feb 27, 2022
Russia nuclear deterrent forces on alert following 'aggressive statements' from the West Vladimir Putin has made the move claiming Nato powers had made 'aggressive statements' Wales Online · Feb 27, 2022
A top UK MP has warned Russia could use chemical or even nuclear weapons in Ukraine The Russian president ordered the military’s General Staff to put the nuclear deterrent forces in a “special regime of combat duty” Chronicle Live · Feb 27, 2022
Germany to set up €100bn fund to boost its military strength Chancellor Olaf Scholz says urgency of Ukraine crisis has forced decision to increase defence spending The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022
Putin signals escalation as he puts Russia’s nuclear force on high alert Deterrence order given as Zelenskiy says Ukraine delegation will meet Russian officials at Belarus border The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022
Putin puts nuclear deterrent forces on alert as tensions mount with the West Kyiv and Kharkiv faces yet another night of brutal attacks Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2022
Vladimir Putin orders Russian nuclear deterrent forces to be on alert It follows tensions with the West over the invasion of Ukraine Wales Online · Feb 27, 2022
Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russians probe Kharkiv Ukrainians have awoken Sunday after a third night of Russia's massive assault to street fighting in the country’s second largest city, Kharkhiv The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022
Axios · Feb 27, 2022 Putin orders nuclear deterrent forces on alert He cited the sanctions and "aggressive actions" from Western countries.
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Ukraine conflict could become 'very, very bloody' Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warns It comes as Vladimir Putin met with the Kremlin and ordered nuclear deterrent forces on alert following 'aggressive statements' made by Nato and hard hitting sanctions
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Vladimir Putin puts Russia's nuclear deterrent forces on alert over tensions with West It comes as Ukrainian intelligence has learned from within Belarus that “special ops” troops have been spotted loading up planes for a major attack
Axios · Feb 27, 2022 Israel offers to mediate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine Bennett is the only Western leader who has spoken to Putin in recent days.
The Conversation · Feb 27, 2022 Ukraine conflict: Why Russia is mostly protected from sanctions When U.S. President Joe Biden released the first wave of sanctions on Russia on Feb. 22, he vowed to make Vladimir Putin “a pariah on the international stage” for his aggression against Ukraine.
The Conversation · Feb 27, 2022 Would Vladimir Putin actually be able to rule Ukraine? Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s invasion has been fierce since Vladimir Putin attacked the country, raising questions about whether he’d be able to rule Ukrainians as he pleases if he’s ultimately successful in winning the war in military terms.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022 Truss backs Britons who go to Ukraine to fight the Russians President Zelensky has appealed to foreign volunteers to help defend his country from Vladimir Putin’s forces.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022 CPAC: Biden accused of ‘abandoning’ DC during Ukraine crisis by GOP foreign relations committee members EXCLUSIVE: Two Republican members of the House Foreign Relations Committee laughed and joked about Mr Biden being safe from a theoretical attack on Washington during an impromptu interview with The Independent
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Putin's nightmare as OWN team abandons him and Russians flee to avoid conscription Russian troops have driven tanks into Ukraine after weeks of military escalation as US immigration lawyers have said they are overwhelmed with requests from Russian military-aged men fears they will be drafted
Wales Online · Feb 27, 2022 Grim warning Russia could use chemical or even nuclear weapons in Ukraine, according to Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has said he 'would not put it beyond Putin to stoop to radical tactics to secure victory'
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Fears 'paranoid' Putin has lost his mind as leader limits contact to inner circle Fears have been shared over the mental health of Russian President Vladimir Putin, with rumours the pandemic scrambled his mind, leading to the brutal invasion of Ukraine