Ukraine regains control of strategic Black Sea oil rigs, intelligence service says Recapture of ‘Boyko Towers’ takes Kyiv ‘many steps closer to regaining Crimea’, GUR says The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023
Israel accuses Iran of building airport in southern Lebanon to launch attacks against Israelis Israel has accused Iran of building an airport in southern Lebanon that could be used as a launchpad for attacks against Israelis across the border The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
US and UK holding UN screening of documentary on Russia's siege of Ukrainian city of Mariupol The United States and Britain have invited ambassadors, journalists and others to a U.N. screening of the award-winning documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” which follows a trio of Associated Press journalists during Russia’s siege of the Ukrainian port city in the early days of the war The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Ukraine special forces fight off Russian jet to retake strategic drilling rigs near Crimea, Kyiv says Moscow has controlled the platforms – which can be used to launch helicopters – since 2015 The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Russia targeted civilian cargo ship in Black Sea, Sunak tells MPs Declassified UK intelligence suggests missiles were fired from a Russian Black Sea fleet missile carrier on August 24. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Ukraine ‘many steps closer to regaining Crimea’ after Black Sea gains The Ukrainian military says it recaptured strategic gas and oil drilling platforms from Russia in the Black Sea The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Ukraine war: Russian-held elections seek to normalise illegal occupation and reveal reality of a long war ahead Russia has recently held local elections, including – for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine last February – counting votes in the four territories annexed to Russia after a series of illegal and illegitimate referendums last September. The outcome of these elections – that is, another “triumph” for… The Conversation · Sep 11, 2023
Ukraine claims to recapture Black Sea oil platforms seized during Crimea's annexation The Ukrainian military says it recaptured strategic gas and oil drilling platforms from Russia in the Black Sea The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Bill Ackman Calls For Strong Alternatives To Beat Both Biden And Trump Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman has been very vocal on social media regarding his political standing. Zenger · Sep 11, 2023
Russia’s election commission says the ruling party wins the most votes in occupied Ukrainian regions Russia’s Central Election Commission says the country’s ruling party won the most votes in elections held in occupied Ukrainian regions The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Protests kick off at Israeli justice minister's home a day before major hearing on judicial overhaul Scores of Israeli protesters have flooded the streets outside the home of Israel’s justice minister, the architect of the country’s divisive judicial overhaul, a day before a pivotal Supreme Court hearing on the legality of the changes The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Volodymyr Zelensky pays tribute to two aid workers killed after van hit by Russian troops in eastern Ukraine Van carrying killed aid workers Emma Igual and Anthony Ihnat came under Russian fire near Bakhmut, says Kyiv Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023
Ukraine says Germany 'wasting time' on decision to send Taurus missiles Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Monday urged Berlin to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles during a surprise visit to Kyiv by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). France 24 · Sep 11, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Kim Jong-un’s Russia trip will be ‘full-scale visit’ with ‘formal lunch’, says Kremlin – as it happened Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says North Korean leader’s journey to Russia and meeting with Vladimir Putin ‘will be a full-scale visit’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023
Newslaundry · Sep 11, 2023 Russian press hails G20, Western media slams ‘capitulation to Putin’ As the G20 Delhi declaration softened its language on the Ukraine war in comparison to the Bali statement, the Western press termed it a “blow” while the Russian media called the summit an unconditional success.
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023 Putin’s party wins controversial polls in annexed Ukraine regions: Reports State media says Putin’s United Russia won more than 70 percent of the ballot in four regions annexed from Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023 Zelenskiy urged to intervene in case of British soldier who deserted to fight in Ukraine Exclusive: Celebrated Ukrainian commander asks president to call for pardon for Alexander Garms-Rizzi
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 565 As the war enters if 565th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 565 of the invasion German foreign minister says EU enlargement to include Ukraine is ‘necessary geopolitical consequence of Russia’s war’; Putin visits Vladivostok where he may meet Kim Jong-un
The Conversation · Sep 10, 2023 As Russia woos nations to support its war in Ukraine, will fault lines deepen around the globe? Some 560 days have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We have repeatedly been reminded about the awfulness of war – the senseless waste of human life and indiscriminate misery caused by the imperial delusions of a self-interested leader.
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023 G7 countries, Turkey defend climbdown on Ukraine to clinch Delhi declaration A day after G-20 leaders adopted the Delhi declaration with significantly watered down language on Russia, G7 countries mounted a defence that the language against Russia was not weakened but was something needed to obtain consensus for G-20.
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023 Win for Global South, says Russian FM, praises India for G-20 summit statement success In a press conference full of barbs about the G-7 and EU, that he repeatedly referred to as “the West”, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that all G-20 declarations need a compromise.
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2023 Two foreign aid workers killed in Russian missile strike in Ukraine Two foreign aid workers have been killed in a missile attack in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 2 foreign aid workers and target Kyiv Two foreign aid workers have reportedly been killed in eastern Ukraine when Russian shelling hit a van carrying a team of four working with a Ukrainian NGO
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 Watered-down G20 statement on Ukraine is sign of India’s growing influence Joe Biden’s need to nurture alliances to contain China sees Ukraine perceptibly slipping down list of priorities