Putin's "arrogance": Ukraine and history Putin made bad decisions based on "total misapprehension," says military expert. Now the whole world pays the price Salon · Nov 21, 2022
China boosts efforts to control Western infrastructure, key industries - NATO Western countries must be careful not to create new dependencies on China as they are weaning themselves off Russian energy supplies amid Moscow's war on Kyiv, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned on Monday. Reuters · Nov 21, 2022
Spain to deploy police in Ukraine to assist war crime investigations Spanish police will deploy in Ukraine over the coming weeks to help investigate alleged war crimes, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Madrid on Monday. Reuters · Nov 21, 2022
Germany to offer Poland Patriot system after stray missile crash Germany has offered Warsaw the Patriot missile defence system to help it to secure its airspace after a stray missile crashed in Poland last week, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht told a newspaper on Sunday. Reuters · Nov 20, 2022
US defense secretary blames Putin's war for Poland explosion U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the deadly missile explosion in Poland this week is a consequence of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “war of choice” against Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
US, European Aircraft Carriers Conduct Joint Naval Operations The aircraft carriers, USS Gerald Ford and the USS George Bush, are now engaged in a regularly scheduled multination operation to showcase the cohesion and interoperability of participants, the US Department of Defense announced on Friday. Sabrina Singh, the deputy Pentagon press secretary, told reporters that the two American carrier… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 19, 2022
Misinformation, the 'fog of war' and the missile hitting Poland 'Fog of war' and threats to world peace Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2022
How the Biden White House scrambled after Poland missile blast President Joe Biden has been adamant that the United States will back Ukraine in its nine-month fight to repel a Russian invasion. But he has insisted, "we will not fight the Third World War in Ukraine." Reuters · Nov 18, 2022
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis The aftermath of a missile strike in Poland; celebration in Kherson; Ukraine dominates the G20 The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022
Finland to start building fence on Russian border next year Finnish border guard officials say construction of a planned barbed-wired fence on the Nordic country’s long border with Russia will start early next year The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Major declaration on use of explosives in built-up areas adopted in Dublin The Irish-led declaration will require militaries to consider the impact of their actions on civilians in populated areas. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
How a missile crisis in Poland almost dragged Nato into Russia’s war with Ukraine Deadly rocket blast threatened to spark dramatic escalation of Europe’s biggest conflict since 1945 The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Trudy Rubin: Poland missile incident proves the need to send Ukraine more air defenses now No matter who fired the missile that struck inside Poland's border, "Russia bears ultimate responsibility for this incident." The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 18, 2022
Dozens of countries sign deal to curb bombing in urban areas Campaigners hope agreement will change military norms, though it was not endorsed by countries including Russia, Israel and China The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022
Axios · Nov 17, 2022 Russia's shrinking sphere of influence Kazakhstan's president is distancing himself from Moscow.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Deadly missile strike adds to Ukraine war fears in Poland Since Russia invaded Ukraine more than eight months ago, Poland has aided its neighbor and millions of its refugees
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 Greeks march to commemorate 1973 student uprising Thousands of Greeks marched through central Athens on Thursday to mark the anniversary of a violently quashed student uprising in 1973 that helped topple the military junta which then ruled the country.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Biden inadvertently flashes G20 step-by-step cheat sheet: ‘You take your seat’ The cheat sheet provided basic instructions for the US president, including where to sit and when to deliver his remarks
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022 Ukraine war: Polish missile scare has given Nato fresh resolve to continue its support for Kyiv For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the war has come close to spilling across the border in a Nato country. On the evening of Tuesday November 15, a Russian-made missile landed in a village in Poland, killing two farmers. This was the nightmare scenario that Nato…
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 Finland to spend $143 million on Russia border fence Finland's government on Thursday proposed spending 139 million euros ($143.4 million) to build fences along parts of the country's border with Russia, fulfilling a promise made in the wake of Moscow's February invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Blame ‘belongs solely to Russia’ over missile hit on Polish village, says Sunak The Prime Minister acknowledged the explosion could have been caused by Ukrainian munitions used in self-defence.
Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022 NATO faces new challenge as Ukraine war spills into Poland Military alliance and analysts say deadly blast in Poland highlights need to further strengthen NATO’s eastern flank.
Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 267 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 267th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 17, 2022 NATO Believes Poland Blast an 'Accident' Western leaders moved to calm fears of a dangerous escalation in Russia's war in Ukraine on Wednesday, saying a missile blast in Poland was likely an accident, while Kyiv pushed back hard at the idea that its anti-aircraft fire was to blame. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky pointed the finger at…
Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022 Tam Cowan: Armageddon before the World Cup is taking it too VAR This week, our columnist is thankful the world hasn't ended ahead of the tournament...