PM says Russian invasion is a ‘disastrous misbegotten venture’ by Putin The Kremlin’s invasion has caused both humiliation for its forces as well as economic woes. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
Monday briefing: Rouble tumbles as sanctions bite Alarm at Putin’s leveraging of Russia’s nuclear threat … impact of climate crisis worse than predicted … and Bridget Everett on making the big time The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022
Hit squad of 400 mercenaries under Kremlin orders to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky The Wagner Group, a private militia run by one of Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, flew in mercenaries from Africa five weeks ago, it has been reported Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022
Ukraine conflict: Don’t be ‘unduly alarmed’ by Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threat, Britons told Defence Secretary Wallace told on Monday how he had reassured his son that there would not be a nuclear war Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022
The phone has become the Ukrainian president’s most effective weapon Analysis: Zelenskiy has managed to achieve an unheard-of range of sanctions against Russia thanks to a tireless round of calls to allies The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022
Ukraine-Russia news live: Stage set for Belarus peace talks after Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert The next 24 hours ‘crucial period’ for Ukraine, president Volodymyr Zelensky said The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
Ukraine calls for no-fly zone to stop Russian bombardment President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the West to consider a no-fly zone for Russian aircraft over Ukraine on Monday after Moscow bombarded the country's second largest city, drawing new sanctions by the United States and its allies. Reuters · Feb 28, 2022
Zelenskyy is beating Putin — at least in the public relations battle KYIV, Ukraine — As Russian bombs fell across Ukraine, the contrast between the leaders of the warring nations could not be starker. Los Angeles Times · Feb 28, 2022
Latest Ukraine news: Guterres says dialogue must remain open Russia-Ukraine news from February 28: UN General Assembly held its first emergency session in decades over Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2022
Johnson pledges to get more arms to beleaguered Ukrainian forces The PM dismissed President Putin’s order to put Russian nuclear forces on heightened readiness as a ‘distraction’. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
Belarus approves nuke move as West warned they're 'pushing Russia into World War 3' The Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko warned that sanctions against Russia would force the country into nuclear war - just hours before the country voted to scrap its non-nuclear pledge Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022
Next 24 hours crucial for Ukraine: Zelenskiy tells UK's Johnson Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson by telephone on Sunday that the next 24 hours are crucial for Ukraine, a Downing Street spokesperson said. Reuters · Feb 27, 2022
Ukraine President says Boris Johnson has 'agreed on further joint steps to counter the aggressor' Downing Street has confirmed that Mr Johnson told Mr Zelensky he will do 'all he could' to ensure further military aid reaches Ukrainian forces. Wales Online · Feb 27, 2022
Vladimir Putin put nuclear-armed forces on high alert further escalating tensions It came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed that negotiators from Kyiv will meet their Moscow counterparts on the Ukrainian-Belarus border for talks. Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Putin's army expected to have crushed Ukraine but didn't anticipate nation's courage The Ukraine-Russian conflict has now been raging for four days with an estimated 4,300 Russian troops killed in action so far
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022 ‘Invaders will die on our land!’ Former Miss Ukraine trains to fight for her country Model and marketing manager urges people to travel to Ukraine to help fight against Russia
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Volodymyr Zelensky - Ukraine's comedian president who has turned into global hero Volodymr Zelensky has won over fans around the globe as the President of Ukraine refuses to back down in the face of Vladimir Putin's Russian assault on his nation and people
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022 Republican Reps Issa and Green mock Biden’s absence from DC – while he was known to be attending funeral EXCLUSIVE: Two Republican members of the House Foreign Relations Committee laughed and joked about Mr Biden being safe from a theoretical attack on Washington during an impromptu interview with The Independent
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022 Peace talks to start between Russia and Ukraine despite Putin's deadly threat Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he needed to use every opportunity to secure peace, as Ukraine was due to meet with Russia for peace talks
The New Daily · Feb 27, 2022 Ukraine agrees to meet Russia on border despite Putin’s nuclear preparations As Vladimir Putin threatens reprisals and the EU closes air space, Volodymyr Zelensky says he is prepared to send delegates to talk to Russia.
ABC News · Feb 27, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine will release prisoners with combat experience to 'compensate for their guilt in the hottest spots of war' — as it happened President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says prisoners who have real combat experience will be released from jail and will be able to "compensate for their guilt in the hottest spots of war".
Reuters · Feb 27, 2022 Belgium to send machine guns and grenade launches to help Ukraine, Zelenskiy says Ukraine will receive 3,000 machine guns and 200 anti-tank grenade launchers from Belgium, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a tweet on Sunday.
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2022 ‘The world is behind us’: Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky shares Standard’s front page to Instagram ‘The world knows the truth,’ he said
Los Angeles Times · Feb 27, 2022 Zelenskyy agrees to negotiate with Russia; Putin puts nuclear forces on alert KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to negotiations with Russia on Sunday “without preconditions” even as Moscow put its nuclear forces on high alert and Russian troops bore down on Kyiv and continued their thrust toward a number of cities across the country.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 27, 2022 Zelenskyy agrees to negotiate with Russia; Putin puts nuclear forces on alert KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to negotiations with Russia on Sunday “without preconditions” even as Moscow put its nuclear forces on high alert and Russian troops bore down on Kyiv and continued their thrust toward a number of cities across the country.