Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Thursday’s front pages continue their coverage of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian leads with the Ukrainian president’s warning that Russia wants to “erase” the people of Ukraine. The paper says Ukraine is facing a “growing humanitarian crisis”, with the World Health Organization concerned about the provision of electricity, oxygen and medicines.
Metro praises the bravery of Ukrainians who are defending their country against the Russian invasion. The paper quotes a defiant Volodymyr Zelensky as saying Russia’s invasion has united his country as “one”. Echoing the UK’s wartime leader Winston Churchill, the Ukrainian president implores his people to achieve their “finest hour”, the paper reports.
The Independent leads with the civilian death toll rising as key cities are bombarded by Russian forces.
The Daily Mirror has a photo of a baby born in a bomb shelter as Vladimir Putin continues his assault on the city above. The paper says “for his sake, for his future, stop,” the paper appeals.
The Daily Express reports that some Russian soldiers have said they were deceived into fighting against Ukrainians.The paper reports that “broken” Russian soldiers have told their captors they had no idea they were being sent to invade their “brother nation” of Ukraine. “Even Putin’s soldiers don’t want war,” the paper claims.
Clear Offski – that’s the headline from The Sun as Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich puts Chelsea Football Club up for sale. . It says the Russian oligarch is “panicking” as government sanctions threaten his fortune. “Clear Offski”, is the paper’s headline.