Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato? Vladimir Putin vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to western military alliance The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine War The presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia say they are headed for Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
International Criminal Court chief prosecutor says ‘Ukraine is a crime scene’ after visiting Bucha – as it happened This liveblog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022
‘I had blood all over me’: Kramatorsk station attack survivors face long road to recovery Ukrainians who had narrow escape from missile attack are being treated for devastating injuries The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022
War in Ukraine: Latest developments KYIV, Ukraine: Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: Bangkok Post · Apr 13, 2022
‘Mariupol is still Ukrainian’, says mayor of besieged port city Ukraine said it was not opening humanitarian corridors on Wednesday that would allow civilians to evacuate, accusing Russian forces of violating agreements on granting safe passage. Mariupol’s mayor, Vadym Boichenko, told a press conference that Russian forces had destroyed all the buses slated for use in evacuations. Follow the day’s… France 24 · Apr 13, 2022
Putin vows war will continue as Russian troops mount in east Russia is vowing to continue its bloody offensive in Ukraine as the war’s sixth week wraps up Wednesday The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
Ukraine morning round-up: Biden accuses Russia of genocide, fugitive oligarch close to Putin detained Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was 'inevitable' Russia would be held accountable for 'war crimes' Wales Online · Apr 13, 2022
Joe Biden calls Russian invasion of Ukraine 'genocide' in blistering attack on Putin WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES The comments came on Tuesday as Biden gave a speech at an ethanol plant in Iowa and he later stood by his words as he prepared to board Air Force One Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022
Zelensky: The future of Ukraine depends on the strength of our resistance - full speech in English He spoke to mark 48 days of Russia's invasion Wales Online · Apr 13, 2022
Joe Biden accuses Vladimir Putin of committing genocide in Ukraine US president says Russian leader is ‘trying to wipe out the idea of even being Ukrainian’ in comments welcomed by Volodymyr Zelenskiy The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2022
Ukraine's Zelenskiy mocks Putin for saying war is going to plan Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday mocked Moscow's insistence that the war against his nation was going well, asking how President Vladimir Putin could have approved a plan that involved so many Russians dying. Reuters · Apr 12, 2022
Ukraine warns about new Russian offensives amid push for Mariupol Ukraine warned on Wednesday that Russia was ramping up efforts in the South and East as it seeks full control of Mariupol, in what would be the first major city to fall, while Western governments committed more military help to bolster Kyiv. Reuters · Apr 12, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2022 As Russia menaces Ukraine’s east, Putin says peace talks hit ‘dead end’ KYIV, Ukraine — As Russian forces pressed ahead Tuesday in their drive to seize the strategic southern port of Mariupol and encircle Ukrainian defenders in the country’s east, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended his invasion as a noble cause.
Reuters · Apr 12, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskiy can't say for sure if Russia used chemical weapons Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday said it was not possible to draw 100% firm conclusions about whether Russian forces had used chemical weapons in Mariupol, noting it was not possible to conduct a proper probe in the besieged city.
The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2022 Kremlin dismisses Ukraine’s offer to free Putin ally in prisoner exchange Viktor Medvedchuk captured after escaping house arrest on treason charges days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Reuters · Apr 12, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskiy proposes swapping pro-Russian politician for prisoners Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday proposed swapping senior pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk for male and female prisoners of war being held by Moscow's forces.
ABC News · Apr 12, 2022 Ukraine-Russia war updates: Ukraine's Deputy PM accuses Russia of violating ceasefire and blocking humanitarian corridors — as it happened Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk says humanitarian corridors will not open in Ukraine on Wednesday because the occupying Russian forces have violated a ceasefire arrangement.
Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2022 Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy calls for more arms Ukraine news from April 13: President warns of ‘endless bloodbath’ unless forces are provided with more heavy weapons.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022 Trump impeachment witness Alexander Vindman says Jan 6 was signal to Putin to attack Ukraine ‘Starting just months after January 6, Putin began building up forces on the border. He saw the discord here’
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022 Russia’s own state media proves it is committing war crimes in Ukraine, says US expert on Putin President Voldomyr Zelensky has called for Nuremberg-style hearings
Reuters · Apr 12, 2022 Ukraine's president publishes photo of pro-Russian politician in handcuffs Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday published a photo of prominent pro-Russian Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk in handcuffs after what he said was an operation by security forces.
France 24 · Apr 12, 2022 The battle for Mariupol: Allies call for probe after allegation of chemical weapons use There are calls from the US and Britain for an investigation after Ukrainian soldiers of the Azov regiment were reportedly injured by a "poisonous substance" during a Russian attack on the port city of Mariupol. No evidence has yet been gathered. The UK foreign secretary says it would be "a…
Reuters · Apr 12, 2022 German president says Kyiv did not want him to visit A planned visit to Kyiv by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was not welcomed by Ukraine, he said on Tuesday, following a report that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was critical of Steinmeier's historic advocacy of Western rapprochement with Russia.