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NATO: 7,000 to 15,000 Russian Troops Dead in Ukraine

NATO estimated on Wednesday that 7,000 to 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in four weeks of war in Ukraine, where fierce fighting by the country's fast-moving defenders has denied Moscow the lightning victory it sought. By way of comparison, Russia lost about 15,000 troops in Afghanistan over 10 years.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene backs Madison Cawthorn and calls Zelensky a ‘thug’ despite outrage within own party

Marjorie Taylor Green said she agrees that Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky is a “thug” and that his government is “corrupt”.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Zelensky urged Biden against Roman Abramovich sanctions to help with Putin peace talks, report says

Ukraine reportedly hopes oligarch could be go-between with Kremlin

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

French giants Leroy Merlin, Auchan and Decathlon under fire for Russia ties

Bosses of the France-based Mulliez group, which runs high-profile chains such as Leroy Merlin, Decathlon and Auchan, were coming under increasing pressure on Wednesday as social media activist groups highlighted their continuing trading in Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 23, 2022

Vladimir Putin’s empire is fragile — I can see the endgame for this bloodthirsty war

As the Russian artillery fires into Mariupol and Ukrainian forces continue to push back the Kremlin’s advances on the edge of Kyiv, a single question is hovering over Europe: how does this bloodshed end? 

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2022

Bitcoin for bullets: inside the first crowdfunded war

Ukraine’s defence budget was about a tenth of Russia’s when the war began — so they opened their military coffers to donations in any currency. Richard Godwin on warfare’s bold new frontier

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2022

Israel blocked Ukraine from buying Pegasus spyware, fearing Russia’s anger

Revelation of denial offers new insight into the way Israel’s relationship with Moscow has undermined Ukrainian objectives

The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2022

Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepens as Biden travels to Europe

LVIV, Ukraine — Ukraine accused Russian forces Wednesday of hijacking an aid mission near the besieged city of Mariupol, where one of the worst humanitarian crises of the war has unfolded amid scarce supplies of food and water and streets of buildings reduced to rubble from ceaseless shelling.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2022

Zelenskyy appeals to Japan for more sanctions against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a virtual address to Japan’s parliament, has called on the lawmakers to keep up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine to pressure Moscow into seeking peace

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Ukraine says 'confrontational' Russia talks moving forward as West plans more sanctions

Talks between Ukraine and Russia are confrontational but moving forward, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday, as the West plans to announce more sanctions against the Kremlin amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2022