Ukraine war: Holes exposed in Ukraine air defence, as Lavrov slams NATO

22.06.2023 - 07:29 euronews.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders to collectively rebuild following the "predatory" act of Russia's full-scale invasion.

He made the comments while addressing the Ukraine conference in London, via video, on Wednesday. "We are united in defending freedom...

in countries that will live freely," Zelenskyy said in a virtual address to a panel of dignitaries and diplomats. Zelenskyy thanked the UK and supporting world leaders for supporting the war-torn country and urged for a growth strategy "driven by values". "The rules that we are preparing must be preceded by confidence that what we build will not fall," he added.

UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Russia's invasion has seen Ukraine's GDP go down by 29%. A recovery conference is underway in London to unlock €2.75 billion worth of loans from the World Bank to help in Ukrainian re-building.The conference started on Wednesday and will run for two days. Ukraine downs Russian missiles, but some strike the targets Ukrainian authorities said the country's air defences thwarted 32 of 35 Shahed exploding drones Russia launched early Tuesday.

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The Ashes rivalry between Austrlian and England cricket teams have climbed new levels, with the Prime Ministers of the two countries getting involved in banter. The two leaders of their respective countries were involved in a light-hearted crosstalk after the controversial Jonny Bairstow dismissal in the Lord's Test. While most of the banter remained on social media after the conclusion of the Lord's Test, the two political leaders decided to take matters one step ahead as they both met on Tuesday.

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"Brought Shame...": MCC Chairman Slams Members Who Abused Australians

Marylebone Cricket Club members who verbally abused Australian players during the second Ashes Test at Lord's have brought "shame" on the institution, according to the chairman. The normally sedate London ground erupted in fury following the controversial dismissal of England's Jonny Bairstow on the last day of the match last week. Spectators were incensed by the incident, in which Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey threw the ball at the stumps after Bairstow walked out of his crease having ducked under a Cameron Green bouncer.

MCC members who abused Australians in Ashes Test brought 'shame' on club

Marylebone Cricket Club members who verbally abused Australian players during the second Ashes Test at Lord's have brought "shame" on the institution, according to the chairman.

'Don't Have Any Other Work?': Ex-Pakistan Captain Slams England, Australian PMs Over Jonny Bairstow Saga

The 'Spirit of Cricket' debate took the center stage after Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey controversially stumped Jonny Bairstow on Day 5 of the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's last week. Bairstow ducked a Cameron Green bouncer and left his crease to have a chat with England captain Ben Stokes, who was standing on the non-striker's end. However, Carey threw the ball into the stumps, leaving everyone, including Bairstow, in disbelief. The decision was referred to the third umpire and the decision went against Bairstow and England.