Air raid alerts in Sumy and Chernihiv Air raid alerts in Sumy Residents should go immediately to the nearest shelter. Air raid alert in Chernihiv Air raid alert in Chernihiv. Residents should go to the nearest shelter. ……………………………………… Follow WTX News on Twitter for regular updates and evacuation orders. At least 206 people killed UN convoy leaving Kyiv at 9 a.m. today. Transportation will not be provided but private vehicles will be able to follow…
Latest – Russian military vehicles entered Kherson Russian military vehicles entered Kherson. Russian troops have seized the river port and railway station in Kherson. According to the Mayor of Kherson, Igor Kolyhav said. Russian military vehicles entered Kherson after heavy shelling and appear to have taken the southern city. Latest from Ukraine – Day 6 Pictures and Videos ……………………………….. Vladimir Putin signs a decree Vladimir Putin signs a decree prohibiting Russians from leaving the country…
Biden’s cure for inflation: Make it in the USA Biden offered a simple solution to one of the more radioactive issues facing the US administration: Biden’s cure for inflation – fix inflation by making things in America in his State of The Union address. “Lower your costs, not your wages, make it in the USA” Biden said. “That means to make more cars and semiconductors in America.” Biden argued that companies can manufacture products cheaper…
US has banned all Russian flights – State of the Union President Biden announced that the US has banned all Russian flights from American airspace. And he reiterates the “US army will not fight Russia in Ukraine” but will defend every inch of NATO ground if Putin decides to come West. Biden also slips up and said “Putin can put tanks in Kyiv but he will never get the hearts or the Iranian people” ………………………………….…
Ukrainians battle for their country heroically in ordinary coats and trainers Right now across Ukraine, ordinary citizens are learning how to make and use homemade petrol bombs. In Zhytomyr, a city to the west of Kyiv, a group of men and women were given training on how to light and throw Molotov cocktails at Russian military targets. ……………………………………………………………… Breaking News – Ukraine’s Air Force destroys 800 vehicles Russian military convoy Ukraine’s Air Force destroys the…
In pictures – Latest from Ukraine In pictures The ruins from Day 6 in Ukraine Five people have died after Russia attacked a TV tower in Kyiv, hitting nearby broadcast facilities, Ukrainian officials say It comes after Russia warned residents that it was preparing to hit targets in the Ukrainian capital – Watch the Live Feed on our YouTube channel Live after 1 am GMT Freedom Square in central Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second city, has been…
Europeans are buying iodine pills fearing Putin’s Nuclear threat Panic sets in as Europeans are buying iodine pills rushing to pharmacies for fear of Mad-Vlad. Where the threat is the highest, in Ukraine people, have started stockpiling Iodine pills and ordering them from across the borders in the black market for fear of Putin’s nuclear threat. That they’re already sold out in all online pharmacies. “Everybody remembers Chernobyl,” she wrote a lady on Twitter https://twitter.com/ereguly/status/1498407339065581572?s=20&t=14-61SFPC1LHMB-HT_Xmwg…
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.
