For so long, Russia has used the strength of its military to bully and intimidate – but the invasion of Ukraine has left many asking questions. There’s no doubt Russia didn’t expect the will of the Ukrainians – they’re fighting like heroes to protect their country, but what has come as a bigger surprise – the Russian military really isn’t as good as we’ve been made to believe.
VICE says Western military observers are shocked at how badly Russia’s military is doing -. “I think this is why they pivoted so hard toward influence operations”
The Conversation says Ukraine’s invasion shows the world full force of Russia’s new-look military machine – a modernised, professional fighting force.
The New York Times asks why is Putin at war again? Because he keeps winning – saying “the Russian military has repeatedly converted battlefield successes into political victories”.
SLATE says the Russian military is bogged down in Ukraine. In part due to the valiant resistance of Ukraine’s army. But it’s also due to the fact that the Russian army just isn’t very good.
The Independent says the allies fear Putin will turn to ‘indiscriminate’ attacks after dozens killed by suspected cluster bombs.
Metro focuses on the civilian death toll in Ukraine, reporting on the death of one of the youngest victims so far.
The Guardian says that Russia’s continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities defy sanctions and peace talks.
The Daily Express describes Vladimir Putin’s attacks on children in Ukraine as “monstrous” and says the “heartbreaking image” exposes “the brutal reality of Putin’s senseless war”.
The Daily Mirror describes the Russian president as a “coward who kills little girls in slippers and unicorn pyjamas”.
The Sun focuses on one of the child victims of Putin’s war in Ukraine – 10-year-old Polina was shot dead with her parents by Russian troops.
The Independent says The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Wales on St David’s Day to celebrate the nation’s people and culture – and try their hand at making a Welsh delicacy.
The Guardian says Airbnb has said it will offer free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine, joining a swathe of companies offering support and donations following the Russian invasion.
The Metro says a New York man has won a $10million lottery prize – for the second time in three years.
The Metro says Russia will soon be under investigation for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine, the International Criminal Court has confirmed.
The Metro says The President of Belarus has said the international sanctions against Russia are ‘pushing the world to the brink of World War Three’.
The Metro says rail passengers are going to be hit by the largest fare increase since 2013 – the same day as London’s Tube network grinds to a halt due to city-wide strike action.
The Independent says Priti Patel has said the Government is “absolutely working on” the possibility of helping Ukrainian refugees come to the UK.
The Independent says the climate crisis is adversely affecting mental health as extreme weather events cause trauma and livelihoods are lost, a landmark United Nations report has said.
The Independent says The entire Tube network is expected to be disrupted as London Underground staff stage the first of two 24-hour strikes, starting from 12.01am on Tuesday, 1 March.
The Guardian says Nasa is exploring ways to keep the international space station in orbit without Russian help, but doesn’t see any immediate signs Moscow is withdrawing.
The Guardian says TV station RT could lose its licence to broadcast in the UK after media regulator Ofcom launched 15 separate investigations into its news coverage of the war in Ukraine.
BBC News says the highest train fare rises for nine years have come into force for rail travellers in England and Wales.
Sky News says The family of Sasha Johnson who was shot in the head at a party have made a fresh appeal for justice after the court case against four men collapsed.
Euronews says Ukraine’s Navy has said that 13 border guards defending Snake Island are alive and have been captured by Russia.
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