Putin warns UK over depleted uranium tank shells for Ukraine UK will send Ukraine armour-piercing shells, containing depleted uranium, for use with its Challenger 2 battle tanks. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2023
After talks with Xi, Putin hails China's proposals for Ukraine After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine. Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023
MoD defends sending uranium shells to Ukraine after Russia's 'nuclear collision' threat The Ministry of Defence has responded to furious threats by Russian warmonger Vladimir Putin who is unhappy at reports the UK is set to send ammunition to help Ukraine Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023
Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as 'dear friend' Xi departs Russia blasted an apartment block in Ukraine with missiles on Wednesday and swarmed cities with drone attacks overnight, in a display of force as President Vladimir Putin bid farewell to his visiting "dear friend" and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Reuters · Mar 21, 2023
After talks with Xi, Putin hails China proposals for Ukraine After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine. Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023
Japan’s PM makes surprise visit to Ukraine in show of support Fumio Kishida’s visit to Kyiv comes as rival China is visiting Moscow for talks with Russia’s president. Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023
Ni hao, Mr Zelensky, it's Xi Jinping on the line The two most fraught conversations this week both have Chinese President Xi Jinping on one side. In Moscow, he's currently talking to his Russian counterpart and host, Vladimir Putin. In a video conference or phone call that's assumed to follow within days, he'll then interface with the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr… Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2023
Russia-China ties enter ‘new era’ as Xi meets Putin in Moscow Xi signs an agreement with Russian president Vladimir Putin cementing their ‘no limits’ partnership. Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023
Xi and Putin stick to same Ukraine positions after summit Xi offered Putin a significant show of solidarity by visiting Moscow this week. Axios · Mar 21, 2023
Putin’s claim Britain is sending nuclear arms to Ukraine is ‘bonkers’ says expert ‘There is no way that you could create a nuclear explosion with depleted uranium’ The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
Morning Mail: hope for voice breakthrough, Aukus subs bill ticks higher, Boris Johnson admits ‘good faith’ fibs Late-night talks in Canberra signal hope of bipartisanship on referendum; defence industry minister admits ‘scope’ for more cost; Trump tension in US The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023
Russia will be 'forced to react' if UK sends depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine, Putin vows It comes as the Russian President held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Moscow Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023
Ukraine and West not ready for peace plan — Putin after Xi meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping spoke for more than four hours in a meeting at the Kremlin, warmly praising each other as a "dear friend". The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023
Mismatch? Russia's growing dependence on China "In love, there is always one who kisses, and one who offers the cheek." That French proverb was borrowed by Winston Churchill's daughter to describe the British prime minister's relationship during World War II with US president Franklin D. Roosevelt. When observing the optics of Xi Jinping's three-day state visit… France 24 · Mar 21, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 Putin says Russia ‘will respond’ if UK supplies depleted uranium shells to Ukraine Russian leader reacts to comments by UK defence minister that Britain will supply armour-piercing rounds to Kyiv
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 UK dismisses Putin ‘disinformation’ over depleted uranium tank ammunition The Russian leader said Moscow will ‘respond accordingly’ if the West supplies weapons ‘with a nuclear component’ to Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 Putin’s two-day charm offensive with Xi underlines who’s boss Kremlin toasts the Russian-Chinese partnership, which appears warm but far from equal
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 ‘Signs’ Putin has requested lethal weapons from China, Nato chief says Don’t support ‘illegal war’ in Ukraine, Jens Stoltenberg urges Xi Jinping
Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023 Russia issues ambiguous 'response' threat as UK gives Ukraine uranium rounds Vladimir Putin responded to the news that some of the ammunition being sent to Ukraine includes armour-piercing rounds that contain depleted uranium.
ABC News · Mar 21, 2023 Day two of talks between Xi and Putin sees pledge to deepen strategic partnership Presidents Xi and Putin hail a close strategic partnership as Western sanctions on Russia open a door for trade with China.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 Putin welcomes China’s controversial proposals for peace in Ukraine But US warns against ‘any tactical move by Russia to freeze the war on its own terms’
Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023 Iran’s Khamenei says US wants to keep Ukraine war going The supreme leader accuses Washington of starting the war, saying it benefits US weapons manufacturers.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 Arrest warrant for Putin only exposes the cowardice of the ICC Letters: The international criminal court has charged Vladimir Putin, but ignored the west’s crimes against humanity, writes Russell Caplan. Plus letters from Christopher Muttukumaru and Derek McMillan
Reuters · Mar 21, 2023 What Russia-Chinese joint statement says about Ukraine Russia and China issued a joint statement on Thursday following talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Here is the section of the statement that relates to the war in Ukraine.
Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023 Russia threatens to 'respond' to Britain's Ukraine support in 'nuclear collision' warning Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu also warned there are 'fewer and fewer steps' to a nuclear collision