Russian military commander’s car blown up in Mariupol
A car belonging to one of the military commanders of the Russian invaders was blown up in the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol on the morning of 27 March. Source:.
Ukraine-Russia War
Ukraine-Russia War
- March 25, 2023
- by Alfred Pawon
- 1 minute read
Nordic countries plan joint air defence to counter Russian threat
The commander of the Danish air force says the combined Nordic fleet is comparable to ‘a large European country’. Air force commanders from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark have said.
Ukraine-Russia War
- March 24, 2023
- by Alfred Pawon
- 1 minute read
Family of anti-war campaigner banned from entering Russia for 50 years
The family of a Russian-Armenian anti-war campaigner have been banned from entering Russia for the next 50 years, the Moscow Times reports. Arshak Makichyan, whose family began living in Russia.
Sports
Ukraine-Russia War
- March 24, 2023
- by Jane Tricia
- 1 minute read
The ‘beautiful game’ turned ugly as soon as Iran vs Russia kicked off… it’s a DISGRACE the match was allowed to take place.
• Russia drew 1-1 with Iran in an international friendly in Tehran on Thursday• The nation is banned from Euro 2024 by UEFA following the invasion of Ukraine• Iran hosted.
Ukraine-Russia War
- March 22, 2023
- by Princess Hybukun
- 1 minute read
Blinken: European countries who are party to the International Criminal Court should arrest Putin if he visits
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that any European country that is a party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) should arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he.
Ukraine-Russia War
- March 22, 2023
- by Juliet Ugah
- 1 minute read
Russia warns US of “countermeasures” against Black Sea drone flights after fighter jet intercept
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has warned the United States that Moscow would take “countermeasures” against any further drone flights over part of the Black Sea following an incident.
Finance
Ukraine-Russia War
- March 22, 2023
- by Juliet Ugah
- 1 minute read
Ukraine to clinch first IMF loan to nation at war
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has reached an agreement with Ukraine on funding worth $15.6bn (£12.8bn). The organisation’s first loan to a country at war is expected to.
Ukraine-Russia War
- March 22, 2023
- by Alfred Pawon
- 1 minute read
Putin accuses the West of “using weapons with nuclear components” after UK says it will send Ukraine depleted uranium ammo
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused “the collective West” of using “weapons with nuclear components,” after the UK said it would send Ukraine depleted uranium (DU) ammunition on March 22. Putin.
Ukraine-Russia War
- January 14, 2023
- by Jane Tricia
- 2 minutes read
Zelenskyy mocks Russian forces fighting for ‘credit’ over Soledar
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mocked infighting between the Russian defence ministry and the Wagner mercenary group over who should take credit for efforts to seize the town of Soledar,.
Sports
Ukraine-Russia War
- January 13, 2023
- by Alfred Pawon
- 2 minutes read
Ed Warner: The row over sport banning Russian players will be even bigger in 2023
Daniil Medvedev was among the Russian players suspended for Wimbledon last year but the dispute has not gone away Wimbledon will be here before we know it. Expect the debate.
