EU, US, UK and Canada announce sanctions targeting Vladimir Putin and Sergei Lavrov Move is largely symbolic but part of attempt to highlight resolve to stand up to Russia over Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
‘Another world war is possible’: Russians fearful over consequences of Putin’s Ukraine invasion Economic fallout, international isolation, and political alienation: Many Russians fear the consequences of Putin’s Ukraine invasion, writes Samuel Lovett. Some, however, see the justification The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
Putin tells China's Xi that Russia is ready to talk with Ukraine - Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation to Minsk for negotiations with representatives of Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Russian leader held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Reuters · Feb 25, 2022
Russian troops bearing down on Kyiv Gunfire and explosions are being heard closer to the government quarter Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022
Russian forces close in on Kyiv as fighting rages throughout Ukraine KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian troops appeared to be closing in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Friday as fighting continued throughout a country under increasing threat of being completely overrun by invading forces. Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022
Oleksandr Zinchenko "worried" about family amid Ukraine war as Pep Guardiola speaks out Manchester City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is from Radomyshl in the north of Ukraine, which was this week targeted in a military assault by Russian President Vladimir Putin Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022
International law says Putin's war against Ukraine is illegal. Does that matter? Both international law and the United Nations Charter say that countries should not invade each other. But who has the ability to enforce those rules? The Conversation · Feb 25, 2022
Will Russia's invasion of Ukraine lead to World War 3? Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues. Could it end in a world war? Bristol Post · Feb 25, 2022
Street battles break out in Kyiv Russian forces closed in on Ukraine’s capital and its embattled leadership on Friday as President Vladimir Putin shrugged off a barrage of sanctions imposed by the US and Europe and pressed deeper with his invasion. Bangkok Post · Feb 25, 2022
South Shields MP pleads for urgent Parliament recall following Russian invasion of Ukraine Emma Lewell-Buck has urged for more sanctions to be put in place, as Vladimir Putin's troops continue to wreak havoc across Eastern Europe Chronicle Live · Feb 25, 2022
Brazil to vote for resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine -sources Brazil will support a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Friday, two sources close to the talks told Reuters. Reuters · Feb 25, 2022
Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures Where is fighting happening and how did we get here? The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
Mass exodus from Ukraine reported as Russian troops advance on Kyiv As Russian forces approach the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, NATO leaders are set to meet to set out a strategic response to Moscow's invasion. Missiles have struck at the heart of the capital, as neighbouring countries brace for an influx of refugees fleeing the fighting. Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2022
Who are the Klitschko brothers? Vitali and Wladimir, the boxing champions fighting for Ukraine’s future Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko created a boxing dynasty as heavyweight world champions – now they are joining Ukraine’s fight against Russian invasion The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022 'Unprovoked and unjustified' - what world leaders say about Ukraine crisis after Russian invasion Most have backed sanctions and criticised the move however condemnation of Putin is not universal
The Conversation · Feb 25, 2022 Ukraine invasion: why China is more likely to support Russia than in the past China’s general approach to Russian actions in its neighbouring regions has been to minimise its involvement. After Russia invaded Georgia in 2008, Beijing refused to recognise declarations of independence by the de facto states of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, for instance.
Reuters · Feb 25, 2022 Putin tells Xi that Russia willing to hold high-level talks with Ukraine, China says Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a call on Friday that Russia is willing to hold high level talks with Ukraine, China's foreign ministry said.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022 Syrian President Assad Backs Putin on Ukraine Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and supported his position regarding Ukraine, the Syrian presidency said in a statement on Friday amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Syria has been a staunch ally of Moscow since Russia launched a military campaign in Syria in 2015 that…
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022 The narrative isn’t going Vladimir Putin’s way in the propaganda war The battle for Kyiv has begun and will be decided at the weekend.
Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022 Roman Abramovich's daughter hits out at Vladimir Putin and Russia's war on Ukraine Roman Abramovich - who has owned Chelsea for almost two decades - is one of Russia's most well-known oligarchs with his links to president Vladimir Putin under scrutiny
Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022 How many people have died in Ukraine as tragic number of casualties surges Vladimir Putin's Russian war of aggression has led to the deaths of scores of innocent people. Brutal attacks on residential buildings and hospitals have added to the barbaric death toll in Ukraine
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022 Hemedti, Lavrov Agree on Activating Agreements Between Sudan, Russia Sudan’s Foreign Ministry denied on Thursday statements attributed to deputy head of its sovereign council in which he expressed support to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the independence of two Ukrainian regions. The remarks made by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, a few hours before…
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 Vladimir Putin says Russia ready to negotiate with Ukraine in ‘high-level talks’ Russian forces have advanced into Kyiv
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022 Donald Tusk blasts EU nations over sanctions after Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine Mr Tusk’s extraordinary comments suggest sharp divisions between members of the Western alliance
Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022 Russian Grand Prix cancelled by 'shocked' Formula One bosses Follows UEFA's decision to switch Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris