Landmarks turn yellow and blue in solidarity with Ukraine Messages on banners at a protest near Downing Street said “Russians stand with Ukraine” and “Stop Putin Save the World”. The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
Fears Vladimir Putin could attack Baltic states after Ukraine invasion British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Vladimir Putin 'won't stop' at Ukraine, with NATO members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia likely next in the firing line Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
Putin's claims that Ukraine is committing genocide are baseless, but not unprecedented Ideas abound about why Russian President Vladimir Putin attacked Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. But Putin himself offered one unexpected – and unfounded – justification on Feb. 23 during a televised speech. The Conversation · Feb 25, 2022
5 ways to hurt Vladimir Putin - from personal sanctions to cutting trading links Vladimir Putin earns about £100,000 a year and declares only a few assets, but Russian analysts say he has a personal fortune of £149billion and a Black Sea palace Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
No, Putin Isn't a Defender of 'Christian Values' The country is one of the most egregious violators of religious liberty on the planet. Reason · Feb 25, 2022
Alex Ovechkin on Russia-Ukraine Conflict: ‘Please, No More War’ The Capitals star broke his silence after not speaking with the media on Thursday. Sports Illustrated · Feb 25, 2022
Russia accused of bombing nursery as bodies seen on ground by slides and sandbox Horrifying drone clips taken in the eastern Ukrainian city of Okhtyrka appear to show the Sunshine nursery with a shell explosion outside as missiles continue to be launched Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
Canada imposes sanctions on Russia's Putin -PM Trudeau Canada is imposing sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday. Reuters · Feb 25, 2022
Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Battles rage for Ukraine’s cities Ukraine news from February 26: UN says internal displacement also growing as Ukraine forces battle all-round assault. Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022
Gunfire and explosions heard as Kyiv braces for Russian assault Russian forces bomb Kyiv as EU leaders announce sanctions against President Putin and his foreign minister. Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022
Don Jr. uses Ukraine invasion to hit US Trump Jr., Ben Shapiro and Steve Bannon ride on the back of Putin's war to speak out against LGBTQ+ inclusion Salon · Feb 25, 2022
‘We’re like brothers and sisters’: Ukrainians and Russians unite in London to protest Putin’s war Russians in UK say they are ‘ashamed’ of Kremlin’s aggression The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
Ukraine and its President vows 'we will not yield' and country 'not afraid of Russia' EXCLUSIVE: The Mirror can reveal Russia has deployed over 10,000 battle-hardened Chechen fighters to Ukraine - some of them crack Spetsnaz troops - to bolster the battle for Kyiv Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
Biden will sanction Putin and Russian foreign minister Lavrov for Ukraine invasion, White House announces White House announcement follows sanctions on Russian financial institutions The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
Reason · Feb 25, 2022 How To Boost the U.S. Economy While Sticking It to Putin Let's give green cards to the Russians and deprive Vladimir Putin of the brainpower that keeps Russia's industrial motors running.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022 Biden slaps sanctions on Putin as Russian president continues attack on Ukraine WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden imposed economic sanctions Friday on Russian leader Vladimir Putin as the U.S. sought to bolster an economic pressure campaign aimed at punishing Moscow for launching its unprovoked war with Ukraine, the White House said.
Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022 US will sanction Putin for invading Ukraine, White House says Biden administration to impose sanctions on Russian president, foreign minister and members of national security team.
ABC News · Feb 25, 2022 Is Vladimir Putin secretly rich? Why sanctioning Russia's leader over invading Ukraine is so tricky Vladimir Putin insists he lives on a government salary and owns a small apartment. But sprawling palaces, a gold-plated toilet and strange offshore accounts suggest the Russian leader's lifestyle is far more luxurious.
Bangkok Post · Feb 25, 2022 Ukraine: War, oil, inflation and monetary policy The hottest topic in the economic and investment world today is the war between Russia and Ukraine, following Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to launch a full-scale invasion of the neighbouring country on Thursday. As the conflict is escalating quickly, we will consider the possibility of a full-blown war in…
Reuters · Feb 25, 2022 Sanctions against Putin reflect West's impotence, says Russian foreign ministry The imposition of sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reflect the West's "absolute impotence" when it comes to foreign policy, RIA news agency cited a Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman as saying on Friday.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022 Victoria records 15 Covid deaths, NSW 11 and Qld eight; flood fatalities – as it happened Two people, including an SES volunteer, have died after being swept away in Queensland flood waters, bringing the toll to four. This blog is now closed
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 Expulsion of Russian ambassador has not been ruled out, Varadkar says Sinn Fein has called on the Irish Government to expel Yuri Filatov from the country following the invasion of Ukraine.
Axios · Feb 25, 2022 U.S. sanctions Putin, Lavrov as Russia continues to barrel down on Ukraine "Putin joins a very small group that includes despots such as Kim Jong Un, Alyaksandr Lukashenka, and Bashar al-Assad."
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022 UEFA and FIFA are too late: Russia’s sportswashing has served its purpose We have been expertly played by Vladimir Putin. Now he is raining death down on Ukraine, and sport has served its purpose in him being able to create this horrifying moment
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 Ireland’s deputy premier brands Putin the ‘Hitler of the 21st century’ Leo Varadkar said Ireland is not neutral on the Ukraine invasion and stands fully behind the Ukrainian people.