News / MN Newsletter // June 17

June 17, 2019

Russia Ukraine UkrInform: 8 Ukrainian soldiers killed, 42 wounded in Donbas in May - Kyiv Post Ukraine's Mariupol stuck between war and Russian blockade - Al Jazeera English Taras Kozak buys Ukraine's Zik TV - Digital TV Europe UNIAN: Estonian FM calls for extension of sanctions against Russia - Kyiv Post Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas amid 30 enemy attacks in past day - UNIAN UkrInform: 8 Ukrainian soldiers killed, 42 wounded in Donbas in May - Kyiv Post Kyiv Post Russia's War Against Ukraine UkrInform: 8 Ukrainian soldiers killed, 42 wounded in Donbas in May Published June 17 at 3:15 pm An Ukrainian soldier smokes on the way to a position on the front line, near Katerynivka village, in Luhansk region on April 18, 2019, as a war with Russian-backed separatists in the east of the country drags on. Read More Ukraine's Mariupol stuck between war and Russian blockade - Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English Mariupol, Ukraine - The sea blockade cost Alexey Pilipchuk his job. The 54-year-old used to bus workers to the Azovstal, a mammoth, Communist-era plant that resembles a backdrop for a post-apocalyptic movie. Read More Taras Kozak buys Ukraine's Zik TV - Digital TV Europe Digital TV Europe Taras Kozak Ukrainian politician Taras Kozak has acquired Zik for an undisclosed fee. This adds to Kozak’s existing portfolio of 112 Ukraine and Newsone under holding company Novosti. Read More UNIAN: Estonian FM calls for extension of sanctions against Russia - Kyiv Post Kyiv Post Russia's War Against Ukraine UNIAN: Estonian FM calls for extension of sanctions against Russia Published June 17 at 1:17 pm (FILES) In this file photo taken on March 5, 2014, Pro-Russian activists stand behind a Russian flag during their rally in the western Crimean city of Yevpatoria. Read More Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas amid 30 enemy attacks in past day - UNIAN UNIAN Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas amid 30 enemy attacks in past day10:26, 17 June 2019 War 0 0 Two occupiers were wounded, intelligence reports say. mil.gov.ua Russia's hybrid military forces in the past 24 hours mounted 30 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas, with two Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action.Read alsoDay in Donbas: Militants mortar, launch grenade shells at Ukraine positions Read More

Top News US briefing: Hong Kong protests, 'Trump Heights' and plastic investigation - The Guardian West Indies vs Bangladesh live stream: how to watch today's Cricket World Cup 2019 from anywhere - TechRadar Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Sony Xperia 1: what’s the difference between the premium smartphones? - TechRadar Abandoned mental asylums, ‘village of the dead’ and Chernobyl – the creepiest places you can visit on Google S - The Sun Heathrow's planes over Richmond Park would 'damage mental health' - The Guardian US briefing: Hong Kong protests, 'Trump Heights' and plastic investigation - The Guardian The Guardian Subscribe now to receive the morning briefing by email. Good morning, I’m Mattha Busby with today’s essential stories. Hong Kong protesters reject apology and vow to continue Following protests which organisers said attracted 2 million people, demonstrators in Hong Kong are calling on the government to withdraw the extradition bill which sparked the backlash, since suspects could be sent to China where their legal protections are not guaranteed. Read More West Indies vs Bangladesh live stream: how to watch today's Cricket World Cup 2019 from anywhere - TechRadar TechRadar After a promising start to Cricket World Cup 2019 with a win against South Africa and a strong showing against New Zealand, Bangladesh went on to suffer a 106 run loss against England and saw their last match against Sri Lanka washed out. Read More Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Sony Xperia 1: what’s the difference between the premium smartphones? - TechRadar TechRadar Sony’s newest premium handset, the Sony Xperia 1, launched at a whopping $949 / £849 price tag – that’s one of the highest prices of any Sony phone, and it puts it in league with the Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung’s most recent flagship handset. Read More Abandoned mental asylums, ‘village of the dead’ and Chernobyl – the creepiest places you can visit on Google S - The Sun The Sun GOOGLE Maps is useful to get you from A to B but many people don't realise that Google Street View can turn you into an actual explorer. Take a look at some of the creepiest places in the world that you can wander around from the safety of your own home. Read More Heathrow's planes over Richmond Park would 'damage mental health' - The Guardian The Guardian A psychologist who treats patients experiencing stress and anxiety with a dose of nature in Richmond Park says the expansion of Heathrow airport will be detrimental to mental health. Read More

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