NATO chief warns China against supplying arms to Russia Jens Stoltenberg says NATO military alliance has seen signs China was considering providing lethal aid to Russia. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 365 of the invasion Russian forces step up attacks along eastern frontline; UN to vote on calling for unconditional withdrawal of troops; Zelenskiy says he would welcome meeting with China The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023
Volodymyr Zelensky says ‘Ukraine will prevail against Russia’ ahead of war anniversary Ukrainian leader gave message to his people on the eve of the anniversary of the invasion of their country by Vladimir Putin’s forces Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023
Spy close to Vladimir Putin’s foreign intelligence chief mysteriously dies Ultra-secretive Russian oil magnate Viatcheslav Rovneiko, who was a former spy and close to Vladimir Putin’s foreign intelligence chief, has died in mysterious circumstances near Moscow Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023
War in Ukraine has reshaped global energy markets - Roll Call Russia's invasion has been a boon for U.S. oil and gas companies but might also help address the climate crisis. Roll Call · Feb 23, 2023
Jackie Calmes: The Republican Party can't decide if it's for Ukraine or not For years Joe Biden has told audiences, "This is not your father's Republican Party." He's right. And perhaps nothing better illustrates the shift than the party's eroding support for America's global role as leader of the free world and its embrace of Vladimir Putin's Russia. Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023
Ukraine war: how have Vladimir Putin’s narratives survived a year of reality checks? The Russian state has a long history of using its information operations to try and shore up its military plans overseas. Of course all states try to win over the hearts and minds of the population either at home or where they are fighting. But Russia’s approach is a bit… The Conversation · Feb 23, 2023
Commentary: How long will Russians tolerate Putin’s costly war? How much punishment will the Russians take? Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023
5 times Russia has broken international law from grim torture to lung-busting bomb Friday marks one year since tyrant Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops cross the border into Ukraine in one of the 21st century's most destructive and vicious military invasions Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023
Russian forces ‘shot down several of their own planes shortly after launching invasion’ ‘There was a lot of fratricide’ Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023
As weapons taboos shatter, Kyiv and the West become strong allies Military aid has helped Ukraine leap into the Western fold – precisely the outcome Russia had sought to prevent. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2023
West is using Ukraine to try to break up Russia - Defence Minister Shoigu Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu accused the West on Thursday of using Ukraine to try to break up Russia, the world's largest country by territory, but he said any such attempt would fail. Reuters · Feb 23, 2023
Vladimir Putin vows to send world-ending Satan-2 nuclear-capable missiles into combat Russia carried out a failed test of the Satan-2 missile - which could turn the world into a radioactive crater - as US President Joe Biden visited his counterpart in Ukraine Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023
Russian support for Putin’s war in Ukraine is hardening As Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine struggles into its second year, his transformation of Russian society is in overdrive. Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023 Analysis: Putin leaving nuclear treaty is a reminder that he has — and can use — nuclear bombs WASHINGTON — It seemed to be a scary example of bellicose warmongering foreshadowing a catastrophic escalation. But Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement this week that he was abandoning the last major nuclear arms control treaty may have been more symbolic than a threat of concrete action.
The Conversation · Feb 23, 2023 Ukraine: this new cold war must end before the world faces Armageddon One year of war and Russia is still mired in its second invasion of its neighbour’s internationally recognised territory – which turned out to be much bloodier and more devastating than the first due to Ukraine’s incomparably stronger resistance.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023 Russian forces step up attacks in Ukraine’s east as one-year mark looms Zelenskiy says Ukraine ‘will prevail’ as general staff reports 90 assaults in 24 hours in east and north-east
Reuters · Feb 23, 2023 Explainer-What have Russia and China said about peace in Ukraine? China's top diplomat Wang Yi held talks with President Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials in Moscow this week amid speculation that the two sides would discuss a Chinese plan to bring about peace in Ukraine after almost a year of war.
Salon · Feb 23, 2023 Biden shows us courage: Will it matter? A U.S. president traveled to a war zone his own forces didn't control. Maybe that wasn't wise, but it was dramatic
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023 Australia to send drones to Ukraine and expand sanctions against Russia New measures on first anniversary of Russian invasion form part of pledge to stand with Kyiv ‘for as long as it takes’
France 24 · Feb 23, 2023 War at a distance: How the conflict in Ukraine has impacted lives worldwide Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has not only upended the lives of ordinary Ukrainians and devastated their country. It has also stoked fear and anxiety in places far beyond Ukraine’s borders, altering mindsets, consumer habits and friendships. FRANCE 24 asked its social media followers how a year of war in…
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023 OPINION - Britain helped us when it was needed. We will never forget that Exactly one year ago tomorrow, February 24, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023 Ukraine war could rage for another 12 months, says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Russian President Vladimir Putin was operating his army like a ‘meat grinder’ and was ‘not going to stop’.
Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2023 Putin says Russia to deploy Sarmat nuclear missiles this year The statement comes after US reports said the weapon, which was supposed to be deployed in 2022, failed a recent test.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023 First Thing: Massive majority expected in UN’s demand for Russia to leave Ukraine Global south countries including China, South Africa and India expected to abstain. Plus, why Starbucks is putting virgin olive oil in coffee