Avril Haines says Russian leader could see prospect of Ukraine defeat as existential threat, potentially triggering escalation Vladimir Putin could view the prospect of defeat in Ukraine as an existential threat to his regime, potentially triggering his resort to using a nuclear weapon, the top US intelligence official has warned. […]
Month: May 2022
Ukraine’s president cautioned against creating a pressure of expecting ‘certain victories’, however, in his nightly address Putin ‘preparing for prolonged war’, says US spy chief UN: Ukraine civilian deaths may be thousands higher than official toll Blockade of Odesa port could cause food crisis, says Ukraine How Ukrainian journalists became […]
Initially writing stories and making television reports was secondary for the journalists as many focused on survival Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates When the war started journalists in Ukraine found themselves at the centre of the biggest story in the world. They became war correspondents overnight. Ukrainian journalists were spotlighted this […]
Despite 38 new bills, opposition accuses government of failing to act to protect people amid soaring inflation Boris Johnson was accused of being “bereft of ideas or purpose,” after a Queen’s speech that included 38 new bills but offered no specific measures to tackle the immediate cost of living crisis. […]
Suspicions ambitious shadow ministers see situation as ‘win win’, with leadership contest on horizon if Starmer goes Labour MPs have expressed private frustration that Keir Starmer’s pledge to resign if he is fined by Durham constabulary for the Beergate investigation will lead to leadership jostling among ambitious shadow ministers. Both […]
Ukraine defence ministry says Russian troops backed by tanks and artillery attacking steelworks; Charles Michel forced to take shelter during missile strike Full report: Putin marks Victory Day as Russia intensifies attacks on east Russian journalists fill pro-Kremlin site with anti-war articles ‘I didn’t think we’d make it’: last wave […]
Police escort Sergey Andreev away after protesters prevent him laying wreath at Soviet cemetery in Warsaw Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates Russia’s ambassador to Poland has been pelted with red paint thrown at him by people protesting against the war in Ukraine as he went to lay flowers at the […]
Special citation comes as at least seven journalists have died since Russian invasion The Pulitzer prizes have honoured the journalists of Ukraine with a special citation hailing the country’s reporters for the “courage, endurance and commitment to truthful reporting” that they have shown since the Russian invasion. “The Pulitzer prize […]
Azovstal defenders under attack after UN convoy leaves; missiles hit Odesa as president of European Council visits Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates Continue reading…
Exclusive: party to present dossier of evidence to police claiming curry and beers were part of working day Keir Starmer dramatically pledged to quit if he is fined for breaking lockdown rules, as Labour prepared to present police with a dossier of evidence to show his team worked beyond 1am […]