Ukrainian engineers fight back against Russian cyber attacks March 8, 2022 IT professionals in Ukraine have been fighting the raging cyber war against the Russians as Kremlin forces invade its cities. As reported by Computer Weekly, data and communications industry engineers have been working from bomb shelters and local communities to maintain internet connection throughout Ukraine’s cities. It comes as Russian forces have tried to intercept [...]
Not going anywhere: Trucks full of aid for Ukraine stuck in Britain due to Brexit red tape March 8, 2022 Frustrated charity workers have said that items they are trying to get to war-torn Ukraine are stuck at the Port of Dover due to complex post-Brexit paperwork and custom checks. Agnieszka Lokaj, who runs the Lewisham Polish Centre in south London, told Politics Home that her charity had up to five tonnes of donations that is currently [...]
Russian Embassy in Ireland complains its territory was violated in ‘barbaric’ action March 8, 2022 The Russian Embassy in Belfast issued a statement yesterday, writing that after a large truck drove through the gates of the Embassy compound, they urge Irish authorities to act as “no people of sound mind could support such senseless and barbaric actions.” The statement was issued after an Irish man was arrested for driving a [...]
UK says it may take up to 200,000 Ukraine refugees amid Kremlin promise of ceasefire after ‘relentless’ Russian shelling March 8, 2022 UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said this morning the UK may take up to 200,000 refugees from Ukraine, various various schemes and visa routes. Wallace told Sky News around 200,000 Ukrainian nationals may be able to settle in Britain. His remarks come after the Kremlin promised again this morning safe corridors for civilians. However, the [...]
Energy sanctions on Russia could leave Europe exposed warn analysts March 8, 2022 Analysts suggest Europe will struggle to make up the shortfall in Russian gas supplies if it rolls out energy sanctions on the country.
Wheat price rallies could hurt hospitality and cause food prices to spike warn industry leaders March 8, 2022 Hospitality and supermarkets could bear the brunt of rocketing record prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Editorial: An ‘off-ramp’ for Putin? West can only offer him a u-turn March 8, 2022 As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine goes ever more bloody and ever more of a military disaster for the Kremlin, it has become trendy to talk of giving Putin an “off ramp” that allows him to save face, whilst also bringing to an end the senseless murder being unleashed on Ukraine. Putin’s people themselves offered one [...]
China calls friendship with Putin ‘ironclad’ amid heavy fighting and claims 10,000 Russian soldiers are now dead March 8, 2022 China’s foreign minister has called Russia his country’s “most important strategic partner” as Beijing continues to refuse to condemn the invasion of Ukraine despite growing pressure from the US and European Union (EU) to use its influence to rein Moscow in. Wang Yi said Chinese ties with Moscow constitute “one of the most crucial bilateral [...]
Bulb Energy could cost taxpayers £3bn amid spiralling wholesale prices March 7, 2022 The collapse of Bulb Energy (Bulb) into special administration could cost taxpayers £3bn after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine: Johnson to set out UK energy strategy ‘in days ahead’ as EU clings to Russian oil and gas March 7, 2022 Boris Johnson has vowed to set out a new UK energy strategy to deal with the fallout of the Ukrainian invasion as EU leaders declare they cannot cut off Russian oil and gas yet. Johnson said the plan will be set out “in the days ahead” and that the UK is looking at “using more [...]