Russia takes BBC World News off air March 6, 2022 BBC World News has been taken off air in Russia as Putin’s government retaliates to Western boycotting. As the global news channel for the broadcaster, Russians will no longer be able to access the channel or the BBC content. It comes after media watchdog Ofcom said that it had opened a further 12 investigations into [...]
Cheap Chinese tires blamed for Russian convoy unable to reach Kyiv March 6, 2022 Cheap Chinese tires have been blamed for a Russian convoy of armoured vehicles being unable to reach Kyiv.
Lord Barker under pressure to cut ties with EN+ Group despite restructuring plans March 6, 2022 Lord Barker is facing increasing pressure from politicians to cut links with En+ Group following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Europe will struggle to cut Russia out of energy plans warn experts March 6, 2022 Europe will find it hard to reduce its reliance on Russian gas, and the continent remains vulnerable to skyrocketing prices, warns experts.
Sadiq Khan: Sell Russian oligarchs’ property and luxury goods to fund Ukraine aid March 6, 2022 The Mayor of London has urged ministers to immediately seize the assets of Russian oligarchs and sell them to fund support to Ukraine. Sadiq Khan has said property and possessions belonging to Putin allies should be seized before these Russians can have a ‘fire sale’ to dodge sanctions. The Mayor has called for possessions such [...]
Lord Frost calls for increased defence spending in wake of Ukraine invasion March 6, 2022 The UK must boost its defence spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to former cabinet minister Lord David Frost. Frost last night said “we are going to have to spend more on defence and that will mean tough choices … we need to reform and liberalise so that investment keeps coming”. [...]
Ukraine: Raab plays down threats of Putin using nuclear weapons March 6, 2022 Dominic Raab has played down the chances of Vladimir Putin using nuclear weapons as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, with the Russian President’s threats labelled as “rhetoric and brinkmanship”. The deputy Prime Minister said Putin has a “track record of misinformation and propaganda” in the wake of the Kremlin’s decision last week to [...]
Protestors flock to Trafalgar Square in support of Ukrainians March 5, 2022 Demonstrators have gathered in their hundreds in London’s Trafalgar Square today, to show solidarity with Ukrainians and protest against Russian president Vladimir Putin’s regime. The #StandWithUkraine protest comes amid a failed ceasefire, in which Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt artillery fire to allow for safe civilian passage in two areas of Ukraine, which failed [...]
Reports: ‘Ceasefire’ fails as Russia continues to shell civilian exit route March 5, 2022 The ‘ceasefire’ between Russia and Ukraine to allow for civilians to escape has failed, according to reports, due to Russian forces continuing to shell the area. Russia called for the ceasefire in two areas of Ukraine, amid its invasion, to allow for humanitarian corridors, according to Russia’s Interfax Agency (RIA). The corridors were to allow [...]
UK Foreign Office advises Brits to leave Russia March 5, 2022 The UK Foreign Office has advised all British nationals in Russia to consider leaving the country, if their presence there is not essential. In advice updated today, the Foreign Office said people should exit the country by the remaining commercial routes. It comes amid reports that martial law is soon to be imposed in Russia, [...]