Ukrainian president says defense is at a 'turning point' The Ukrainian president says his country’s defense against the Russian invasion is at a “turning point.” The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022
Ukraine will fight Russia for Donbas, says President Zelensky - full speech in English He was speaking on the 35th day of the Russian invasion of his country Wales Online · Mar 31, 2022
Europe's Russian gas in jeopardy, Ukraine girds for new attacks President Vladimir Putin threatened on Thursday to halt contracts supplying Europe with a third of its gas unless they are paid in Russian currency, his strongest economic riposte so far to crushing Western sanctions over his invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Mar 30, 2022
Amid new Russian attacks near Kyiv, White House says Putin misled by aides LVIV, Ukraine — A day after Russia said it would “drastically” reduce attacks on strategic northern cities in its war against Ukraine, those regions came under fresh bombardment Wednesday, deepening Ukrainian and Western officials’ skepticism over any easing of the offensive. Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2022
Debunking 'Ukraine's Marina Ovsyannikova' A video with more than 1 million views on TikTok shows a woman allegedly interrupting the live broadcast of a Ukrainian news channel to denounce President Zelensky. The video, reminiscent of Marina Ovsyannikova's protest on Russian state TV, was digitally edited. It comes from a pro-Russian TikTok account that creates… France 24 · Mar 30, 2022
What are the ‘kamikaze’ Switchblade drones US is sending to Ukraine? The weapons are meant to be flown close to targets and then detonated The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: West says Putin ‘being misled’ by advisers US, UK and European officials say Putin is being ‘misinformed’ about his military’s poor performance in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2022
Morning mail: Joyce dissolves water advisory body, Zelenskiy to address MPs, Bruce Willis retires Thursday: Deputy PM disbands group established to scrutinise major projects. Plus: action star’s aphasia diagnosis The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022
Everything we know about Abramovich ‘poisoning’ at Ukraine peace talks Russian oligarch and two senior members of the Ukrainian team suffered symptoms of suspected chemical weapon The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022
Timeline: Week five of Russia’s war in Ukraine Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meet in Turkey as Russia says its forces near Kyiv and Chernihiv are regrouping. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2022
Putin Misled by Advisers on Ukraine, US Intel Determines US intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about his nation's forces’ poor performance in Ukraine, according to a US official. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a 55 minute call on Wednesday that an additional $500 million… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2022
Putin and Zelenskiy could meet soon, says Ukraine’s top negotiator Kyiv official says he thinks Istanbul proposals could lead to summit, but Kremlin says there is ‘a lot of work to be done’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022
Ukrainian Mayor feared he would be killed after being ambushed by Russian troops Ruslan Martsinkiv, the Mayor of Ivano Frankivsk, had driven with bodyguards to Chernihiv to deliver vital aid to the stricken city, but his bus was ambushed by Moscow’s troops Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022
Russia bombs Red Cross building as Ukrainian officials warn of humanitarian disaster A Red Cross building in Mariupol, Ukraine, was struck with artillery and targeted by warplanes. Russia attacked it even though its roof is marked with an internationally recognised Red Cross symbol Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022
Reuters · Mar 30, 2022 Biden, Zelenskiy discuss sanctions, aid, talks with Russia U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday discussed additional U.S. aid, sanctions and Kyiv's peace talks with Russia in an hour-long call, the two sides said.
Axios · Mar 30, 2022 Biden announces additional $500 million in direct aid to Ukraine Zelensky also updated Biden on the status of Ukraine’s peace talks with Russia.
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022 US will provide $500 million in support for Ukraine’s government Biden and Zelensky spoke for an hour
Reuters · Mar 30, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskiy hires U.S. law firm for sanctions advice Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office has hired an American law firm to advise on Western sanctions imposed after Russia's invasion and help engage with U.S. officials on policy matters, according to a filing with the U.S. Justice Department.
Reuters · Mar 30, 2022 Zelenskiy talks defence aid, new Russia sanctions package in call with Biden Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed specific defensive support with U.S. President Joe Biden in an hour-long call on Wednesday, Zelenskiy wrote on Twitter.
Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2022 Ukraine-Russia talks offer glimmer of hope in fifth week of war Ukraine has offered a detailed proposal for neutrality, but both sides are pressing their advantages on the ground.
AAP · Mar 30, 2022 Australia sends $25m for Ukraine military Australia has announced further military aid for Ukraine and economic measures targeting Russia as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses parliament.
Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022 Vladimir Putin's advisors 'too scared to tell him how badly Russia is doing in Ukraine' A US official said the economy is being "crippled" by sanctions, while Putin is being "misinformed" about the loss of control on the situation in Ukraine and the wider world
Reuters · Mar 30, 2022 Explainer-Peace talks on Ukraine: Russia's red lines unchanged Russia and Ukraine are talking about a peace deal while their soldiers kill each other, but there has been no breakthrough and they remain far apart on the question of territory.
Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022 Russian state media 'cancel' Roman Abramovich after Chelsea owner 'poisoned' The compliant state media in Russia are often issued orders from the Kremlin about what they can and cannot report, with mentions of Roman Abramovich now prohibited
Salon · Mar 30, 2022 Trump asks Putin to release Biden dirt Trump wants Putin to sabotage U.S. president amid Ukraine invasion since he is “not exactly a fan of our country"