Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 36 of the Russian invasion Buses head to Mariupol in another attempt to evacuate people; morale low among Russian troops, says GCHQ The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022
Only total military failure will curb Putin’s ambitions in Ukraine Any small gains will be spun as victory by the Kremlin. The west needs to support Ukraine to defeat Russian aggression, says Keir Giles of Chatham House’s Russia and Eurasia programme The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022
Should we believe Russia’s ‘withdrawal’ from Kyiv and what could Vladimir Putin do next? After the Kremlin pledged to scale down its offensive in two key Ukrainian cities, Daniel Keane looks at whether Putin is seeking de-escalation or merely buying himself time Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022
Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week LVIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his compatriots Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around the capital of Kyiv. Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022
Marie Yovanovitch on Trump and Putin The ambassador Trump fired talks about the threat to democracy, and how Ukraine's struggle has "inspired the world" Salon · Mar 31, 2022
First Thing: Ukraine prepares for new wave of attacks in east Russian forces continue to bombard Chernihiv and parts of Kyiv despite announcing their withdrawal. Plus, 500 ghost flights leave the UK monthly The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022
Ukraine braces for fresh wave of attacks in east as Russia builds forces in Donbas Volodymyr Zelenskiy says fierce resistance has pressured Russian forces in Kyiv but Ukraine is preparing for strikes in other regions The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022
Dutch MPs call for Russian asset seizures after appeal by Ukraine's Zelenskiy Dutch lawmakers demanded of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's government on Thursday that it speed up the implementation of sanctions against Russia, saying the Netherlands was "shamefully behind" other countries in freezing targeted assets. Reuters · Mar 31, 2022
All-women Ukrainian delegation travels to Washington with message from Kyiv Ukrainian women have played an outsized role in shuttle diplomacy over the course of the month-long war. Axios · Mar 31, 2022
Russia a 'real threat' to Australia as well, Ukranian president Zelenskyy warns parliament In his speech to the Australian parliament on Thursday evening, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an emotional appeal. He also appealed to Australia’s own interest in containing Russian aggression. The Conversation · Mar 31, 2022
Zelensky says Russian invasion of Ukraine is at a "turning point" He said he thanked President Biden last night for U.S. support, but he asked for more military help. Axios · Mar 31, 2022
The Loop: Zelenskyy speaks to parliament, Albanese's budget reply, vote for the best Bruce Willis movie Get in The Loop with this quick news wrap. ABC News · Mar 31, 2022
Ukraine president addresses parliament; Putin a ‘war criminal’, PM says – as it happened Follow all the day’s news The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2022
Volodymyr Zelenskiy asks Australia to send armoured vehicles to help fight Russia Ukrainian president’s address to federal parliament came after Scott Morrison called Vladimir Putin a ‘war criminal’ in strongest condemnation yet The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Ukrainian president requests Australian armored vehicles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed directly to Australian lawmakers for more help in its war against Russia including armored vehicles and tougher sanctions
Radio France Internationale · Mar 31, 2022 ‘Don't be fooled by declarations’ warns French FM, hours before Russia announces Mariupol ceasefire Ukraine said a convoy of 45 buses was on its way to the battered city of Mariupol Thursday in an attempt to deliver humanitarian aid and evacuate civilians. The move comes after Russia declared a local ceasefire to allow a humanitarian corridor to be established there – but not everyone…
Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2022 Ukraine preparing for a new Russian assault on Donbas: Zelenskyy Ukrainian leader says Russia is building up troops in the east of the country for new attacks on the Donbas region.
Reuters · Mar 31, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells Australia more Russian sanctions needed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Australia's parliament on Thursday that new and stronger sanctions against Russia were needed to increase the pressure on Moscow over its invasion of his country.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Live updates: Russia, Ukraine help civilians flee Mariupol Russia and Ukraine both say they are making efforts to help civilians evacuate westwards out of the besieged port city of Mariupol in eastern Ukraine
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022 Zelenskyy Recalls Envoys to Georgia, Morocco Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recalled Ukraine’s ambassadors to Georgia and Morocco, suggesting they haven’t done enough to persuade those countries to support Ukraine and punish Russia for the invasion. “With all due respect, if there won’t be weapons, won’t be sanctions, won’t be restrictions for Russian business, then please…
ABC News · Mar 31, 2022 Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks for Australian Bushmaster armoured vehicles in address to federal parliament Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Australia to help arm his country and send Bushmaster armoured vehicles to help his forces fight against Russia.
Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022 Ukraine troops will fight for ‘every metre of our land’, says Volodymyr Zelensky He stressed that Putin’s troops were massing for new attacks on the east of Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2022 Thursday briefing: Ukraine bracing for new attacks in the east Peace talks to resume on Friday … biggest maternity scandal in the history of the NHS … and photographing the most distant star ever seen
Wales Online · Mar 31, 2022 Ukraine morning briefing: Russia announces Mariupol ceasefire as Zelensky vows to fight for Donbas The big stories from day 35 of the Russian invasion
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022 Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Zelensky Discuss Ukraine Crisis Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call Wednesday with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. The leaders discussed the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis and the progress made in the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations. During…