BBC News says Russian forces have launched a major military assault in Ukraine, with reports of explosions near major cities across the country.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a “military operation” in Ukraine and laid a stark warning to other EU countries. ‘If any country interferes with Russia’s operation in Ukraine – they will be destroyed’ Putin Putin warns that Moscow’s response will be “instant” if anyone tries to take on Russia. US President Joe Biden vows that the world will hold Russia accountable, predicting a major loss of life. Ukraine seeks UN help- time to act is…
‘Explosions’ have been reported across Ukraine as Russia orders special operation in Ukraine Explosions’ have been reported across Ukraine as Russia orders special operation in Ukraine. Speaking from a rooftop in central Kyiv, reporter Mathew Chance said he heard “four or five explosions” erupt in the city, which shook the buildings. “I can’t explain what they are.” Blasts were also reportedly heard in Kharkiv, some 400km (250 miles) east of Kiev. https://twitter.com/WtxNews/status/1496695982532308994 The report came…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Ukraine separatists ask for Russian military for help.
Breaking News – Ukraine to declare a state of emergency as tensions with Russia have escalated.
PMQs – PMQs Ends, dirty Russian money in UK PMQs Ends And that’s it. PMQs has ended for the week -the general tone of this week’s PMQs was more agreement with both sides rather than anything else. The big takeaway is the news that Ofcom is looking into banning Russia Today channel. Labour asked for tougher sanctions, the PM says a full package of sanctions are ready if there is an invasion. The government keeps…
PMQs – No evidence Russia interference in UK elections says PM Russia Today Banned? In breaking news the PM suggests Ofcom is looking into banning Russia Today – the Kremlin-backed TV channel. This had no been previously mentioned in the sanctions reveal and has come as quite a shock. ……………………….. Boris says UK doing the most to root out dirty money Keir Starmer says PM must work across the Commons “to ensure the end of…
“No government doing more to root out corrupt money” – PM ” No government doing more to root out corrupt money ” – Prime Minister Boris Johnson Keir Starmer says the prime minister must work across the House of Commons “to ensure the end of the era of oligarch impunity”. The UK can no longer be a home for their loot, he adds. “No government could be doing more to root out corrupt…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said there are more sanctions to come, including a full package of sanctions if Vladimir Putin were to invade Ukraine.
PMQs – UK Prime Minister’s Questions begins – military support to Ukraine Boris Johnson is at the House of Commons facing questions from MPs – the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis is expected to be the main priority. This week’s PMQs is expected to cover more information on the UK’s sanctions against Russia (five banks and three billionaires have had their assets frozen). The UK’s ‘weak’ sanctions have been criticised. ……………………….. Boris Johnson tells MPs that “in…
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PM urged to strengthen Russia sanctions says The Independent – the paper reports on the latest news from the Ukraine crisis.
We’ll grab him by the roubles says the Metro – the paper reports on the UK sanctions on Russia amid the current Ukraine crisis.
War threat grows as Putin backs Ukraine proxy states, sayd the Guardian, reportign on the latest from the Ukraine crisis.
Punish Putin harder now says the Daily Express’ front page – the paper wants harsher sanctions on Russia.
Get dirty Russian money out of UK now says the front splash of the Daily Mirror – which leads with the UK sanctions against Russia.
PM Boris Johnson : Stop mad Vlad – says the front page of the Sun as the news of sanctions dominates Wednesday’s papers.
The Independent says the 32-year-old daughter of former Kentucky state representative C Wesley Morgan was killed on Tuesday morning in what police are describing as an early morning home invasion shooting.
The Metro says The Ukrainian military said one soldier has been killed and six wounded in shelling by pro-Russian separatists.
The Guardian says Donald Trump’s former attorney Rudy Giuliani is expected to cooperate with the House select committee investigating January 6.
The Independent says Kanye West’s forthcoming album Donda 2 has failed to materialise on schedule.
The Independent says a mayor in southern Italy is gearing up for battle after it was announced that 6,000 tonnes of refuse would be dumped in his municipality in the latest chapter of a two-year waste feud between Italy and Tunisia.
The Guardian says If Russian forces try to take new territory in Ukraine, they will face an army that is far smaller and less well equipped than their own but hardened by eight years of fighting.
The Guardian says The reigning US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, retired in the final set of a marathon first competitive outing since bowing out at the Australian Open.
The Metro says One-term president Donald Trump has hit out at Joe Biden saying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would not have happened on his watch.