Matt Gaetz accuses Kevin McCarthy of cutting ‘secret side deal’ with Biden Far right of Republican party split as congressman attacks House speaker for working with Democrats to avoid shutdown The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2023
Egypt's President el-Sissi confirms he will run for a new term in upcoming presidential elections Egypt’s incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has confirmed he will run in the presidential elections scheduled for December, entering the race as the clear favorite The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
EU dismisses doubts over long-term commitment to Ukraine in Kyiv meeting While Western assistance for Ukraine remains robust, critics of that support have become increasingly vocal in EU, US. Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023
Lindsey Graham warns Trump that ‘pulling the plug’ on Ukraine aid would be ‘10 times worse than Afghanistan’ ‘Putin will keep going. You missed all of World War II if you missed how this movie ends,’ the South Carolina Republican said The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
The Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine The Pentagon is warning Congress that it is running low on funding to replace weapons the U.S. has sent to Ukraine and has already been forced to slow down resupplying some troops The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Slovakia’s pro-Russia former PM Robert Fico invited to form coalition Three-time former prime minister, who promised to end military aid to Ukraine, expected to seek deal with two other parties The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
‘It’s a ghost town’: UN arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh to find ethnic Armenians have fled ‘What is left for the UN to monitor?’ asks one refugee who crossed the border to escape The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
Last bus of fleeing Armenians leaves Nagorno-Karabakh to bring end to exodus: ‘It’s a ghost town’ Images emerge of abandoned streets in wake of Azerbaijani forces taking control of the region The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Congressional Clown Show Plus: Dianne Feinstein's replacement doesn't even live in California, New York's biblical floods, and more... Reason · Oct 2, 2023
Who is Robert Fico, the pro-Russian leader poised to head Slovakia’s coalition government? Leadership of populist three-time PM could have ramifications for Ukraine, EU and Slovakia’s rule of law The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
Grant Shapps denies West’s unity over Ukraine at risk from US budget threat Defence secretary also plays down pre-election tensions in Poland Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023
EU foreign ministers in Ukraine’s Kyiv for unprecedented meeting abroad Top diplomats of the bloc gather in Kyiv in the first-ever meeting outside the EU borders in show of solidarity. Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023
Allies ‘plan for 2 more years of war’ in Ukraine Britain and senior European allies are preparing a strategy for the Ukraine war lasting at least another two years - and factoring in a diminished role by the United States if Donald Trump returns to the White House, senior defence sources have revealed. Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023
Wagner succession: Yevgeny Prigozhin’s son ‘set to be next mercenary boss’ Pavel appears to be inheriting majority of father’s riches – including mercenaries, properties, and £100 million The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Armenian exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh ebbs as Azerbaijan moves to reaffirm control The last bus carrying ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh has left the region, completing a weeklong grueling exodus in which more than 80% of its residents have fled after Azerbaijan reclaimed the area in a lightning military operation
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023 EU proposes €5bn military aid package for Ukraine after ‘historic’ meeting Josep Borrell condemns ‘inhumane’ Russia as bloc offers training for soldiers and fighter jet pilots
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Shapps plays down Western splits over Ukraine amid push for extra funding Grant Shapps warned Vladimir Putin not to misinterpret domestic political wrangles as a sign that support for Kyiv is fading.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Biden says US aid to Ukraine must continue and tells Congress to ‘stop playing games’ ‘We have time, not much time, and there’s an overwhelming sense of urgency,’ he warned Congress
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv to support Ukraine as signs of strain show among allies Some of Europe’s top diplomats have gathered in Kyiv in a display of support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion as signs emerge of political strain in Europe and the United States about the war
France 24 · Oct 2, 2023 EU's Borrell proposes new €5 billion envelope to Ukraine EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday told a joint press briefing with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba that he had proposed a new €5 billion bilateral envelope to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the meeting of all 27 EU foreign ministers in Kyiv that victory 'directly depends…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023 Nagorno-Karabakh’s tragedy has echoes of Europe’s dark past. But a remedy lies in Europe too As more than 100,000 people flee to avoid rule by Azerbaijan, it’s time for the EU to consider the prospect of membership for Armenia
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Ben Wallace says he asked PM to give Ukraine £2.3bn more for battle with Russia Extra investment could help Kyiv to ‘end’ the Russian invasion through its counteroffensive, says former defence secretary
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Sunak insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’ Rishi Sunak clarifies plans mooted by defence secretary would be for after the conflict with Russia
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023 Biden says there’s ‘not much time’ to keep aid flowing to Ukraine and Congress must ‘stop the games’ The president tells allies that the U.S. commitment remains strong. But Republican resistance to giving aid to Ukraine has grown, and Speaker Kevin McCarthy may tie additional funds to efforts to protect the southern U.S. border.