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Russians ‘eradicating towns’ in eastern Donbas; UN chief warns world is walking into wider war – as it happened

06/02/2023 19:00 The Guardian

UN chief fears world is heading towards ‘wider war’ over Russia-Ukraine conflict

06/02/2023 16:50 The Guardian

Russia assembles troops for possible offensive in Luhansk, Ukraine says

‘Battles for the region are heating up’ as Russian forces are located in DonetskRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesRussian forces are attempting to tie down Ukrainian forces with fighting in the eastern Donbas region as Moscow assembles additional troops there for an expected offensive in...

06/02/2023 16:20 The Guardian

Bank of England could be forced to raise interest rates again, says policymaker

Inflation could become entrenched as Covid, energy shock and Brexit hit economy, says Catherine MannA senior Bank of England policymaker has warned the central bank could be forced to keep raising interest rates to prevent high levels of inflation from becoming entrenched in the economy.Catherine Ma...

06/02/2023 11:17 The Guardian

Ukraine’s defence minister to be moved from post, says Zelenskiy ally

Head of president’s parliamentary bloc seems to confirm reshuffle of Oleksii Reznikov as Russians close in on BakhmutUkraine’s defence minister, under pressure from a corruption scandal, is to be reshuffled into another government job as Russian forces close in on Bakhmut amid heavy fighting, a...

05/02/2023 22:19 The Guardian

Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine ‘expects possible major Russian offensive this month’ – as it happened

Oleksii Reznikov insists Kyiv has the ability to hold back Russian forces if new push comes for anniversary of start of invasionWhat we know on day 347 of the invasionUkraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has revoked the citizenship of several former influential politicians.“Today, I signed...

05/02/2023 18:07 The Guardian

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 347 of the invasion

Arming Ukraine is swiftest path to peace, says UK foreign secretary; Ukraine warns of renewed Russian offensive this monthSee all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageHelping to arm Ukraine so it can defend itself against Russia is the swiftest path to achieving peace, the British foreign secretary, James...

05/02/2023 15:52 The Guardian

Ukraine expecting major Russian offensive around invasion anniversary

Ukraine is expecting a possible major Russian offensive launched for "symbolic" reasons around the anniversary of its invasion later this month, the country's defence minister has said....

05/02/2023 15:04 Skynews

Australia’s diplomatic influence in Asia on the rise as ALP advances interests abroad

Lowy Institute ranks country sixth overall in the Asia Power Index, behind US, China, Japan, India and RussiaFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has enjoyed a big increase in its diplomatic influ...

05/02/2023 14:00 The Guardian

Putin promised me he would not kill Zelenskiy, says former Israeli PM

Naftali Bennett says Putin also dropped vow to seek disarmament of Ukraine and Zelenskiy agreed to give up on joining NatoRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett has said in an interview that Vladimir Putin told him he would not try to kill Volodym...

05/02/2023 12:49 The Guardian

Russia Pushes to Take Ukrainian Town Near a Vital Supply Line

Ukraine has used the strategic town of Vuhledar to launch attacks disrupting transit on a critical rail link between the war’s southern and eastern fronts....

04/02/2023 18:57 New York Times

Russia-Ukraine war: more than 100 soldiers returned to Kyiv in prisoner exchange

Announcement from Ukrainian president’s office follows Russian statement on 63 of its own soldiersThe head of Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office, Andriy Yermak, has said that Ukraine has got 116 soldiers back as part of a prisoner of war swap.Earlier on Saturday, Russia said it had got 63 PoWs back in...

04/02/2023 18:16 The Guardian

Bodies of two Britons killed in Ukraine recovered as part of prisoner swap

Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw died in Soledar area while helping to evacuate people from frontlineRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe bodies of two British volunteers killed in Ukraine while carrying out a humanitarian evacuation have been recovered, a Ukrainian official has said.Chris Pa...

04/02/2023 14:33 The Guardian

Bodies of British volunteers killed in Ukraine returned in prisoner swap with Russia

The bodies of two British volunteers have been returned following a prisoner swap with Russia, Ukraine has announced....

04/02/2023 14:13 Skynews

U.S. Presses Turkey and U.A.E. to Weed Out Illicit Trade With Russia

American officials worry that commercial activities in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates could be fueling Russia’s war machine and have threatened to punish those involved....

04/02/2023 14:06 New York Times

When It Comes to Building Its Own Defense, Europe Has Blinked

Despite expectations that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would force Europe to bolster its military strength, it has instead reinforced dependency on U.S. leadership, intelligence and might....

04/02/2023 10:00 New York Times

E.U. Vows More Help for Ukraine but Tamps Down Membership Talk

European Union leaders met in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said Ukraine would not give up on Bakhmut, the eastern city caught in a fierce battle with Russian forces....

04/02/2023 02:41 New York Times

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 346 of the invasion

New $2.2bn US military aid package for Ukraine includes bomb that will double strike range; Zelenskiy vows to hold Bakhmut as long as possibleSee all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

04/02/2023 02:22 The Guardian

Russian shelling kills US medical volunteer in Ukraine

The 34-year-old veteran was in the country working as a medic when his vehicle was hit in the east of the countryAn American medic has been killed while working on the frontlines in Ukraine, just weeks after arriving in the country.Pete Reed, 34, was killed on Thursday while he was helping evacuate...

03/02/2023 21:02 The Guardian

What Weapons Is Ukraine Getting, and Will They Arrive in Time?

Kyiv has been promised scores of tanks and other armor, and the longest range munitions yet. But with a looming Russian offensive, a race is on to get the matériel to the battlefield....

03/02/2023 21:01 New York Times

Fears of Russian Nuclear Weapons Use Have Diminished for Now

Nearly a year into the war in Ukraine, U.S. policymakers and intelligence analysts have more confidence that they understand at least some of President Vladimir V. Putin’s red lines....

03/02/2023 20:51 New York Times

Missing From Czech Spa Town Popular With Russians: Russians

Since the 18th century, Russians have flocked to the healing waters of Karlovy Vary. Now, the Czech government has barred them from visiting the country, and the town must reinvent itself....

03/02/2023 19:07 New York Times

New US military package includes rocket-powered bomb to double Ukraine’s strike range – as it happened

New US $2.175bn military aid also includes precision-guided rockets and HAWK air defence firing units. This live blog is now closedRussia-Ukraine war at a glanceMaria Zakharova, the Russian foreign ministry spokesperson, has posted to Telegram, responding to the Ukrainian president’s comments abou...

03/02/2023 19:02 The Guardian

Ukraine Renews Threat to Boycott Olympics if Russians Compete

Ukraine’s sports minister said his country was marshaling allies to press the International Olympic Committee to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes....

03/02/2023 15:50 New York Times

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 345 of the invasion

Zelenskiy urges west to supply long-range weapons; EU offers support to Ukraine in Kyiv meeting but no promises on membershipSee all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

03/02/2023 15:10 The Guardian

By saying they have 'the means to respond', Putin has made a clear threat to widen war on Ukraine

How worried should we be by Vladimir Putin's latest chilling threat of a different kind of war delivered on a key anniversary for Russians - the 80th anniversary of their victory at Stalingrad over Germany? ...

03/02/2023 14:13 Skynews

Germany approves Leopard 1 battle tank exports to Ukraine

Package of 29 older tanks could be sent to help fight Russia as soon as refurbishments done, reports sayRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesGermany has approved the export of older Leopard 1 battle tanks, which would add to the raft of fighting vehicles Berlin promised last week it would send...

03/02/2023 14:09 The Guardian

The Ukraine repair shop: where Russian tanks go to change sides

Western supplies of Leopards and Challengers have made the news, but the biggest donor is the enemyRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe first task is to wipe off or cover up the Z, says Anatoly, 44, of the call sign infamously daubed on Russian hardware involved in the war in Ukraine. “We...

03/02/2023 13:14 The Guardian

For all its political bluster, the invasion of Ukraine has shattered Russia's illusion of invincibility

Ukraine is warning that a major Russian offensive is imminent – and that the next few months will be crucial in deciding the course of the war....

03/02/2023 12:45 Skynews

UK to host summit in bid to ban Russia from 2024 Olympics

Opposition to Russians being allowed to compete at next year's Paris Olympics is intensifying, as the UK government prepares to convene talks with more than 30 countries....

03/02/2023 11:51 Skynews

EU leaders to dampen Ukraine’s hopes of fast-track EU membership

EU leaders will try to temper Kyiv’s expectations while avoiding negative public statements that could weaken moraleEU leaders will seek to cool Ukraine’s expectations of a fast track to membership at a summit with Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, as the bloc spars over how much encouragement to g...

03/02/2023 05:00 The Guardian

As Russia Strikes Ukrainian Civilians, Putin Tells His People the War Is Just

Invoking World War II on the 80th anniversary of victory at Stalingrad, Mr. Putin repeated his false justifications for an invasion that has taken a staggering toll....

03/02/2023 01:42 New York Times

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