Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 638 Ukrainian authorities have said the country cannot produce enough electricity to meet growing demand for heating The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023
Do claims that Crimean Tatars are worse off under Putin than Stalin stand up? An expert examines the evidence The deportation of at least 240,000 Crimean Tatars to central Asia by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in 1944 is forever ingrained in the memory of the people of that region. The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023
Ukraine battles ‘elaborate’ Russian defences as Putin condemns Israel’s war Putin says world should try and stop ‘tragedy’ in Gaza as Russian forces reportedly kill civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson. Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023
Russia singer killed in occupied Ukraine after missile strike hits concert hall during her performance At least 20 Russian soldiers, as well as singer Polina Menshikh, were killed in the missile strike, according to Ukrainian sources The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Kherson one year on: a city bereft of its younger residents and still bombarded by Russian forces across the river It is a year now since Ukrainian forces liberated Kherson. I knew it before the war as a polyglot and bustling port city (if still determinedly Soviet in feel) sitting largely on the western (right) bank of the mighty Dnipro River. The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023
Hungary set to receive millions in EU money despite Orban's threats to veto Ukraine aid Hungary is set to receive 900 million euros ($981 million) in European Union money despite the Hungarian prime minister's attempts to scupper the bloc's support for Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Ukraine war: it may be stalemate on land, but Kyiv's Black Sea success could bring wider benefits this winter As the attention of the world centres on the war in Gaza, many commentators believe that the war in Ukraine is becoming a stalemate. To date, Ukraine’s highly anticipated summer counteroffensive has not resulted in any substantial territorial gain, and Russia has not made any progress either. The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023
Will Iran give Russia ballistic missiles for the war in Ukraine? It might help Iran bolster military ties with Russia but could hurt efforts to patch up relations with the EU. Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023
Taoiseach confident hostage releases will still go ahead Leo Varadkar said it remained unclear whether Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand, nine, would be among the first hostages set free. The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Hezbollah fires rockets at north Israel after an airstrike kills 5 of the group's senior fighters The militant Hezbollah group has fired more than 50 rockets at military posts in northern Israel The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Pressure to expand the EU has never been greater – and the will to reform it never weaker Enlargement may offer Europe greater security, but its price is change with daunting financial and political costs, says Paul Taylor of the Friends of Europe thinktank The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023
Ukraine says at least three dead in Russian airstrike on hospital Russian missile tears through section of hospital in late night attack on civilian target The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Putin G20 speech: What Russian leader said in virtual address about Ukraine war ‘tragedy’ This is the first time Putin has used placatory language on an international diplomatic table on his stance on Ukraine war The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Gaza truce to start Friday, says Qatar A Gaza truce and hostage release will start on Friday morning, Qatar’s foreign ministry announced on Thursday. A pause in the fighting will begin at 7am local time and the first batch of civilian hostages held in Gaza since October 7 is set to be handed over around 4pm Friday.… France 24 · Nov 23, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 Orbán accused of trying to silence all critics in Hungary with new law Proposed law to create ‘sovereignty protection office’ is designed to undermine opponents, civil society groups warn
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 Yale historian says west can break Ukraine stalemate with more military aid Timothy Snyder argues that ‘dropping five more queens on the board’ would allow Ukraine to prevail
Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 638 As the war enters its 638th day, these are the main developments.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2023 Israel and Hamas have reached a deal on a cease-fire and hostages. What does it look like? An Israeli official said the deal would not take effect before Friday. Hamas will release 50 hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners. Israel said the truce would be extended by a day for every 10 additional hostages released.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 The Guardian view on a ceasefire in Gaza: a step forward, but this is far from over Editorial: Although the release of hostages and a pause in violence are essential in such desperate times, this is not a lasting solution
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Snow in Kyiv raises fears Russia will attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Concerns rise that Moscow has been stockpiling missiles and waiting for sub-zero temperatures for maximum disruption
Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023 Switzerland moves to ban Hamas, backs Israel’s ‘right to self-defence’ Gov’t to introduce legislation by February against Palestinian group, supports Israel’s right to ‘its own security’.
Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023 Anxious, optimistic: Families of female Palestinian prisoners await release According to terms of a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas, 150 Palestinian women and children will be released.
The Conversation · Nov 22, 2023 Gaza war: how representative is Hamas of ordinary Palestinians? After more than a month during which Israel has relentlessly bombarded then invaded Gaza with the stated aim of destroying Hamas, Gaza’s health authorities have estimated that more than 13,000 people – mainly civilians and a distressingly high proportion of those children – have been killed.
Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023 Behind the scenes: How the Israel-Hamas truce deal came together Here’s how the negotiations involving Israel, Hamas, Qatar, the US and Egypt unfolded.
Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023 Israel-Hamas deal: Which captives, Palestinian prisoners could be freed? Hamas and Israel have both said that they will release women and children.