Facebook removes ‘deepfake’ video of Ukrainian president that called on forces to surrender Volodymyr Zelensky quickly responds in separate video, tells Russian forces to give up instead The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022
Canada will offer fleeing Ukrainians temporary residence – as it happened Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to speak for first time since war began; UK military intelligence says logistics and counterattacks hampering Russian advance The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2022
Russian attacks batter Ukraine as Putin warns of 'traitors' A Russian airstrike has ripped apart a theater where hundreds of people had been living in the besieged city of Mariupol, Ukrainian officials say, as Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for a “self-purification” to rid his country of anyone who questions the invasion The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: Latest developments NEW DELHI: Russia has yet to capture any of Ukraine's biggest cities even as the war enters its fourth week. More than 3 million Ukrainians have fled and thousands have died in the largest assault on a European state since World War Two. The Times of India · Mar 17, 2022
Russia says Ukraine peace 'compromise' could be on the cards - what we know so far A peace deal with Russia appears to be gathering momentum but Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko said it would be very difficult for her country to give up the ambition of joining NATO Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on world to officially recognise Russia as 'terrorist state' - full speech in English He also repeated calls for more military support Wales Online · Mar 17, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 22 of the invasion Survivors emerge from Mariupol theatre as death toll mounts in Chernihiv and Kharkiv area The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2022
Now you can watch Zelenskyy on Netflix The series follows the familiar tale of a working class guy who suddenly becomes president to fight for his people Salon · Mar 17, 2022
'Very difficult' for Ukraine to give up ambitions to join Nato Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko said the wish to join was written into her country’s constitution Wales Online · Mar 17, 2022
Theater where hundreds had sheltered wrecked in airstrike, Ukrainian officials say KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian airstrike hit a theater in Mariupol where hundreds of people had taken shelter in recent days as a siege on the southern port city tightened, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, but there was no immediate word on casualties. Los Angeles Times · Mar 17, 2022
Ukrainians fear Russia diplomacy progress is a head fake "Whether this is a ploy is still to be seen." Axios · Mar 17, 2022
Zelensky has mastered the new way to reach the masses The Ukrainian leader is bursting through an era of peak cynicism. Axios · Mar 17, 2022
‘Very difficult’ for Ukraine to give up ambitions to join Nato Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko said the wish to join was written into her country’s constitution. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022
The Case for Ukrainian Neutrality A Deal Doesn’t Have to Be a Death Sentence Foreign Affairs · Mar 17, 2022
Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022 Kidnapped Ukrainian mayor released from Russian captivity after 'prisoner swap' Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov has been exchanged for nine captured Russian soldiers after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky branded the abduction a 'crime against democracy'
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Analysis: Zelenskyy, Biden show different styles, missions U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy are men of different generations and different styles — and with very different missions
Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2022 Biden’s sending more arms to Ukraine, but some in Congress call it lacking WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the U.S. government will send $800 million in weapons to Ukraine, bringing the total over the last year to $2 billion, but pressure is growing on Capitol Hill to do even more.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022 Ukrainian cities suffer more attacks amid glimmers of hope for halting fighting KYIV, Ukraine — An around-the-clock curfew brought the the Ukrainian capital to a standstill and Russian forces stepped up fierce attacks on civilian areas across the country Wednesday, even as both Moscow and Kyiv reported signs of progress toward halting a war that has set off a spiraling humanitarian and…
Irish Mirror · Mar 16, 2022 Ukrainian President tells his millions of followers his thoughts after phone call with Taoiseach Micheal Martin Mr Martin said Ireland would show “our support in any way that we could.”
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Biden sees both rare support and calls to do more from GOP after Zelensky speech to Congress Biden being ‘appropriately cautious’ with refusal to support no-fly-zone, GOP lawmaker says
Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022 Waging war, wielding words: Zelenskyy’s speeches have made him a folk hero The wartime optics were impeccable. Clad in olive drab, seemingly paler than the day before, unruly facial stubble thickening into a goatee, and with his country’s familiar cerulean-and-yellow banner by his side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched into his latest appeal for help in the lopsided war against Russia.
France 24 · Mar 16, 2022 Can the US deliver for Ukraine? Zelensky's call for help from Congress Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the US Congress. Ukraine's president made a plea for more help to defend his country against Vladimir Putin's forces. On day 21 of the Russian invasion, with shelling and air strikes continuing, Zelensky appealed to the United States to do more. But will he get what…
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 'Slava Ukraini': Zelenskyy becomes Congress' great unifier Just two years ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was at the center of impeachment proceedings that deeply fractured Republicans and Democrats in Congress
Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022 Biden to send more aid after Zelenskyy's emotional plea to Congress WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed directly to U.S. lawmakers Wednesday with an emotional request for additional financial support, weaponry and a no-fly zone to help his country fend off the Russian invasion, a remarkably rare speech that effectively circumvented the White House and went directly to the American…
Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2022 Timeline: Week three of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Intensified bombardment of several cities, tighter sanctions and some evacuations mark the third week of war in Ukraine.