Ukraine-Russia news – latest: Putin suffering ‘extremely heavy casualties’ in Bakhmut ‘killing zone’ Russia’s elite ‘left relatively unscathed’ by mass casualties, UK intelligence suggests The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 381 of the invasion Ukraine decides to fight on in Bakhmut, says Zelenskiy aide; Wagner chief worried about ammunition shortages; Nord Stream blasts ‘carried out by dive team’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2023
Ukraine says Bakhmut battle is grinding down Russia's best units, US says Russia stirring trouble in Moldova Ukraine decides to fight on in the ruined city of Bakhmut because the battle is pinning down Russia's best units, while speculation spreads over a possible Russian shortage of ammunition and missiles. ABC News · Mar 10, 2023
Ukraine says Bakhmut battle grinding down Russia’s best units Comments from presidential aide are the latest signal of a shift by Kyiv to continue the defence of the city. Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Ukraine endures the largest missile barrage in weeks; casualties mount in the battle for Bakhmut; a draft law in Georgia stirs anti-Russian sentiment The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2023
First Thing: seven killed in shooting at Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz denounces ‘brutal act’ after suspected gunman found dead. Plus, the people who inherit hobbies from loved ones The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023
Wagner head says Russian forces facing ammunition shortages – as it happened Yevgeny Prigozhin thanks Kremlin for ‘heroic’ production increase but says concerns about shortages remain. This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2023
Russia infighting as Vladimir Putin cuts phones used by head of Wagner mercenaries Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of Russian mercenary group Wagner and Vladimir Putin's previous chef, has been cut off from secure government phones Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023
Ukrainian forces still trying to hold Bakhmut despite heavy casualties Soldiers and analysts suggest defending city has become more of a political than practical issue, as Russian push continues The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023
Military briefing: Ukraine’s battle of diminishing returns for Bakhmut Eastern Ukrainian city has become an attritional trap where both sides seek to deplete each other’s ranks Financial Times · Mar 9, 2023
Russia unleashes 'retaliatory' missile barrage on Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant briefly loses power supply At least six people are dead after Russian strikes hit a series of Ukrainian regions, knocking out power to several areas, as well as to the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. ABC News · Mar 9, 2023
Ukraine digs in as Russia claims gains in Bakhmut The Wagner mercenary chief says Russians hold part of the bombed-out Ukrainian city of Bakhmut as the EU agrees to push ahead on joint arms buying to help Kyiv. The New Daily · Mar 9, 2023
Devastating Bakhmut battle sees five Russian soldiers killed for every Ukrainian An anonymous NATO official said that intelligence showed Russia’s losses in the assault on the eastern town of Bakhmut far outweighed Ukraine’s Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023
Ex-Wagner mercenary Andrey Medvedev: 'I apologise to the Ukrainian people' FRANCE 24 spoke to Andrey Medvedev, a deserter of Russia's Wagner Group, almost two months after he fled to Norway. The 26-year-old Russian ex-mercenary entered the country illegally on January 13 in a bid to seek asylum there. Speaking from Oslo, Medvedev explained that he "witnessed many things" while fighting… France 24 · Mar 8, 2023
Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2023 Mali’s PM Maiga: ‘We did not abandon cooperation with France’ Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Kokal Maiga speaks to Al Jazeera about the security situation in the West African country.
The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023 Mercenary group claims Russian control over Bakhmut as Ukrainians remain defiant The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group claims his forces have taken full control of the eastern part of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
Reuters · Mar 8, 2023 Mother of Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin wins rare appeal against EU sanctions The mother of Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin won a legal bid on Wednesday to overturn European Union sanctions against her, as a court ruled there was no proof that she bore responsibility for his actions.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 Russian Wagner Group chief claims extended gains in Bakhmut The owner of Russia's Wagner Group military company says that his troops have extended their gains in the key Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut as fierce fighting has continued in the war’s longest battle
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2023 Russians Claim Control over Eastern Bakhmut, Ukrainians Defiant The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said on Wednesday his forces had taken full control of the eastern part of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the year-long war. If the claim is true, it would mean Russian forces control nearly half…
France 24 · Mar 8, 2023 Bakhmut may fall 'in coming days', NATO's Stoltenberg warns NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Wednesday that the devastated eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut may fall into Russian hands in the coming days after months of intense fighting. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).
The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023 Ukraine vows to defend Bakhmut as Russian grip tightens Ukrainian troops will keep defending the eastern city of Bakhmut and reinforcements will be sent in, President Volodymyr Zelensky says.
France 24 · Mar 7, 2023 Ukraine, Russia exchange scores of POWs as UN chief heads to Kyiv UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was on his way to Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday as Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war. Zelensky said earlier in the day that the Ukrainian military would be sending reinforcements to the besieged city of Bakhmut, belying earlier reports…
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023 Zelensky orders more troops to ‘help the guys’ defend Bakhmut against Russian onslaught Ukraine’s military chiefs push to ‘reinforce, not withdraw’ as Russia suffers heavy losses
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023 Ukrainian leaders agree to continue Bakhmut defence as casualties mount Head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary force says his troops’ position could be in peril due to a lack of ammunition
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023 Ukraine news – latest: Zelensky vows to ‘find murderers’ after soldier ‘shot by Russians’ Footage shows man in wooded area gunned down after sharing support for Ukraine