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Ukrainian missiles hit Black Sea gas platforms, say Russian officials

Reports of strikes come as Russia’s forces said to be gathering for final assault on Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2022

Whenever Johnson has a problem, he calls Zelenskiy – and the bill is rapidly mounting

Each domestic disaster is followed by a call pledging more aid to Kyiv – it’s the most expensive therapy session in history, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2022

Putin alert for signs of eroding Western unity on Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Vladimir Putin looked very much at ease.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 20, 2022

Zelensky warns Russia will escalate attacks as EU chief calls grain blockade ‘war crime’

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Russia will step up attacks in the coming days, amid Ukraine’s EU membership bid.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2022

The Loop: Ukraine prepares for more attacks, A-G 'deeply concerned' by ABC revelations, and debate over energy scheme

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ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Medvedev Mocks French, German, Italian Leaders In Kyiv As Fans Of Frogs, Liverwurst And Spaghetti

Former Russian president and staunch Vladimir Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev derided French, German and Italian leaders who visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as “fans of frogs, liverwurst, and spaghetti”.

Zenger · Jun 20, 2022

Russia to 'Intensify' Fighting, Zelensky Warns as EU Decision Looms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was likely to intensify its "hostile activity" this week, as Kyiv awaits a historic decision from the European Union on its membership application. Nearly three months after Russia launched a bloody invasion of his country, Zelensky said there had been "few such fateful…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 20, 2022

Russia gathering its forces to storm settlements near Sievierodonetsk, says Ukraine – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2022

Russian journalist sells his Nobel prize at auction for Ukraine aid

Dmitry Muratov, the Russian editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, on Monday auctioned off his Nobel Peace Prize gold medal for a whopping $103.5 million to benefit children displaced by the war in Ukraine. Earlier Monday, the EU’s top diplomat called Russia’s blockade of millions of tonnes of Ukrainian…

France 24 · Jun 20, 2022

Zelenskiy warns Europe at risk of Russian hostilities over EU candidacy

‘We are ready. We warn partners,’ says Ukraine president, ahead of decision on membership application

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2022