Monday’s front pages.
Author: WTX News
BBC News says British Airways passengers call airline ‘woeful’ after being caught up in a second weekend of delays and cancellations.
Sky News says Immediate family members will be able to join Ukrainians settled in the UK as they flee the Russian invasion.
France24 says Belarusians voted Monday to allow the country to host nuclear weapons and Russian forces permanently.
Euronews says More than 360,000 people have fled Ukraine in the three days since Russia began its invasion – UNHCR said.
Aljazeera says the Taliban is conducting a huge security sweep of Kabul and other Afghan cities, their spokesman has said.
Arab News says an explosion at a coal mine in Colombia’s Boyaca province killed 11 people and left four missing, the ANM said.
EU bans Russian media & closes airspace to all Russian planes EU leaders announced tough new sanctions on Russia on Sunday, such as closing the entirety of EU airspace to Russian planes – including private jets. Kremlin’s media machine A blanket ban on TV, online and apps for Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik, which European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called “the Kremlin’s media machine”. EU leaders announced a raft of tough new sanctions on Russia on Sunday. Von der Leyen also said the bloc was taking the unprecedented step of financing €450 million in arms to Ukraine…
UK foreign secretary supports Brits if they want to fight in Ukraine UK foreign secretary Liz Truss supports Brits if they want to fight in Ukraine. A change in previous policies for the British citizens who wanted to fight in the War in Syria. She told the BBC it was up to people to make their own decisions, but argued it was a battle “for democracy”. She said Ukrainians were fighting for freedom, “not just for Ukraine but for the whole of Europe”. The UK government has stressed that British troops will not be sent to fight on the ground. Defence Secretary…
Sunday’s front pages report on the war in Ukraine.
Fighting in Kharkiv There are now reports of fighting in the streets of Kharkiv. Russian troops broke into the city in the past hour, local officials say. Social media footage appears to show some Russian units in the city. There are also pictures appearing to show at least two Russian “Tiger” vehicles on fire in the city. Invading Russian troops have blown up a natural gas pipeline in Kharkiv, where there are reports they’ve entered the city. Follow the live blog for updates and live feed from Ukraine Russian cars broke through in the central part of the city. People…
Elon Musk activates Starlink internet service in Ukraine Elon Musk activates Starlink internet services on Saturday for the Ukrainian people. His company SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband service had been activated in Ukraine after a Kyiv official urged the tech titan to provide his embattled country with stations. The tweet came some 10 hours after Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov urged Musk to provide Starlink services to Ukraine, days after it was invaded by neighbouring Russia. Follow WTX News for the latest news and Live streams from Ukraine “While you try to colonize Mars — Russia try to occupy…
Ukraine’s hotline for Russian military families flooded with calls The Kyiv Independent now reports the hotline has received “hundreds of calls” already. The service is called “Come back alive from Ukraine” and was launched on Saturday by Ukraine’s Defence Ministry. “On this phone line, you can find out whether your relatives are still alive, taken prisoner, injured, and you can decide when and how to take the body of your deceased relative,” an official said. …………………………….. Missiles hit Vasylkiv oil terminal, We are receiving more confirmation of a blaze at an oil terminal in the Ukrainian town of Vasylkiv, southwest of the capital, Kyiv.…
Germany sends weapons for fighting tonight Germany to send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine. Previously the Germans had sent 5000 helmets but no weapons. Tonight, at this midnight hour, stark warnings sound of an imminent onslaught against the heart of Kyiv. People are bracing themselves for another tough night in Bunkers and subways. “In 30-60 mins #Kyiv will be under attack never seen before. #Russia will hit us with all they have,” tweeted MP Lesia Vasylenko. The Ukrainian military has claimed to have pushed back Russian forces at several points, including the main thoroughfare of Kyiv’s…
Why aren’t the same sanctions imposed on Israel when it invades Palestine? Hundreds of tweets and social media posts have highlighted the ‘double standards’ of the West in this conflict. Although They agree with the reaction of the West, they are questioning why it is not applied to Israel when it invades Palestinian lands. The leaders of the majority of the EU countries and the UN has reacted with vocal condemnation of Russia and imposed sanctions to match. But hundreds of Facebook posts online are asking the question ‘ Why aren’t the same sanctions imposed on Israel when it invades…
Ukraine says it shot down Russian plane packed with Russian troops Ukraine’s defence ministry says it shot down a Russian plane carrying Russian paratroopers, who were all killed while trying to land near Kyiv. The defence ministry in Kyiv wrote in a Facebook post that Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jets intercepted a Russian IL-76 MD troop carrier at around 00:30 local time (22:30 GMT) on Saturday as it was trying to land paratroopers in the Kyiv region. Vladimir Putin Live – Putin addresses Ukrainian troops directly – Join us ……………………………………… RT News website is down Latest News – RT News website…
President Zlelenksy is alive and fighting As Russian missiles bombarded Kyiv, President Zelensky was radio silent. But he emerged a few minutes ago with one message: “We are here,” he said in a video, flanked by his top advisers. “We are in Kyiv. We are protecting Ukraine.” The centre of Kyiv remained in Ukrainian hands in the early hours of Saturday morning as intense fighting overnight appeared to stem the advance of Russia’s military towards the city. Ukraine shoots Russian drone Ukraine shoots a Russian drone in the Black Sea. The Russian drone targeted a Ukrainian border guard ship overnight…
Attack on Kyiv army base repelled, Ukraine military says The attack on Kyiv army base in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv by the Russian troops was defended by the Ukrainian army, according to the Ukrainian military on Saturday. The assault took place on Peremohy (Victory) Avenue. Heavy fighting has been reported near an airfield in Vasylkiv, which Russian paratroopers are thought to be trying to use as a springboard for the assault on Kyiv. Ukrainian forces also claim to have successfully repelled the Russians in the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv. …………………………………………….. Battle for Kyiv underway We’re seeing reports of explosions…
In Pictures Day 2 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine I will not move – Let Putin come! ‘Weather the storm tonight’ – Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a message overnight that Russian troops are attacking the country from multiple directions and will try to “storm” the capital city of Kyiv. Kyiv continues to be hit by Russian airstrikes. Her blood … His hands says the front page of the Daily Mirror – the paper leads with an image of a woman covered in blood. Our goal is to deliver the truth in a world dominated by leaders…
Battle for Kyiv underway In the capital, a large explosion has been heard near Maidan Square and multiple explosions have been reported in the Troieshchyna area of the city. Artillery strikes on Kyiv have been loud enough to be heard miles away from the city centre, according to witnesses. Kyiv hit by airstrikes Kyiv hit by airstrikes as Ukrainian troops fight Russian advance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a message overnight that Russian troops are attacking the country from multiple directions and will try to “storm” the capital city of Kyiv. Kyiv continues to be hit by Russian airstrikes.…
Putin live speech Putin addresses Ukrainian troops directly Putin live speech starts with an update on the invasion, ‘Russia is dominating’ The Russian president is now speaking and appears to be calling on Ukrainian servicemen to turn on their government. We’ll bring you more as it comes in from the Russian Ukrainian crisis on our Live page …………………………… Ukraine military vehicles enter Kyiv to defend the city Ukrainian military vehicles are entering Kyiv to defend it against approaching Russian troops, Ukraine’s interior ministry says. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said earlier the city had “entered into a defensive phase”. The government…
Russia has banned British airlines from landing at Russian airpots and crossing its airspace, says the Russian civil aviation regulator.
English club West Ham will face Sevilla in the Europa League last-16 whilst Scottish champs Rangers have drawn Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade.
Wales Online says Motorists have been urged not to panic-buy fuel amid fears prices will shoot up following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Belfast Telegraph says snow arrived in Northern Ireland on Thursday morning with winter scenes across the province, with the Met Office issuing another warning for icy stretches from the evening until 9am on Friday morning.