Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 237 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 237th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2022
Russian commander of Kherson acknowledges forces under pressure – as it happened This blog is now closed. You can find our latest coverage of the war in Ukraine here. The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 237 of the invasion New air strikes target energy infrastructure in Ukraine cities leading to blackouts; Kremlin says it has ‘no information’ on use of Iranian drones The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022
G7 leaders warn Putin over use of nuclear weapons; Zelenskiy calls for international mission along Belarus border – as it happened Leaders warn of ‘severe consequences’; Ukrainian president accuses Russia of trying ‘to directly draw Belarus into this war’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 230 of the invasion Death toll from Monday’s strikes rises to 19 as Russian continues to attack Ukrainian cities with missiles; GCHQ boss says ‘No signs Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapon’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2022
‘We warned you’: Russian hawks gleeful over attacks on Ukraine Pro-Kremlin hardliners hail Russia’s barrage of attacks across Ukraine and call for more. Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2022
Russian ex-president Medvedev on Kyiv wanted list Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has been on a list of wanted persons compiled by Ukrainian security officials for more than half a year, Ukraine's SBU security service said on Monday. Reuters · Oct 10, 2022
Putin should ‘completely dismantle’ Ukraine’s political regime, says former Russian PM Medvedev Hawkish ex-PM gloats that ‘the first episode has been played’ as strikes land across Ukraine The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022
If Vladimir Putin goes, who's next? Come inside the Kremlin, where the Russian leader's successor could be lurking As Vladimir Putin's disastrous war in Ukraine stretches into an eighth month, observers are openly speculating about who could replace him if his position becomes untenable. ABC News · Oct 7, 2022
Could weakened Russian influence in Central Asia be an opportunity for China? Ukraine's lightning offensive in Kharkiv may have damaged more than just Russia's depleted army — it's also tarnished Russia's status as a regional power in Central Asia. ABC News · Oct 1, 2022
Putin's annexation of Ukraine provinces 'totally unacceptable': Czech Europe minister As Vladimir Putin annexes four Ukrainian provinces, representing 15 percent of Ukraine's territory, the Czech Republic's Minister for European Affairs Mikulas Bek told FRANCE 24 that this is "totally unacceptable… the EU cannot step down from our support for Ukraine". After former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev declared earlier this week… France 24 · Sep 30, 2022
EXPLAINER: How real are Putin's nuclear threats in Ukraine? Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that he won’t hesitate to use nuclear weapons to ward off Ukraine’s attempt to reclaim control of Moscow-occupied areas that the Kremlin is about to annex The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022
Zelensky blasts referendum 'farce' where 99 per cent apparently voted to join Russia Russia's referendum results in eastern Ukraine has been called a "farce" by Volodymyr Zelensky who has vowed to keep on fighting despite the nuclear threat from Vladimir Putin Daily Mirror · Sep 28, 2022
Kremlin claims victory in controversial Ukraine referendums set to pave way for annexation Pro-Moscow officials say residents in four occupied areas of Ukraine have voted to join Russia in a Kremlin-orchestrated vote that has been dismissed by the US and its Western allies as illegitimate. ABC News · Sep 27, 2022
Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2022 Russian proxies in Ukraine claim victory in annexation votes UN says it remains ‘fully committed’ to Ukraine’s territorial integrity ‘within its internationally recognised borders’.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 27, 2022 Vote in Ukraine’s Russia-Held Areas Stokes Tension with West Kremlin-orchestrated referendums that are expected to serve as a pretext for Moscow to annex Russian-held regions of Ukraine concluded Tuesday as the preordained outcome of the votes heightened tension between Russia and the West. Moscow-backed officials in the four occupied regions in southern and eastern Ukraine said polls closed Tuesday…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2022 Ukrainians involved in ‘referendums’ face prison terms, says Kyiv Official outlines punishments for those found guilty of helping Russia but says those forced to vote will not be punished
Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2022 Ukraine war enters new phase as annexation votes draw to close Russian media report high turnout in occupied regions as Kyiv promises to crack down on ‘traitors’ who assist votes.
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022 Putin ‘certainly not bluffing’ and will use nuclear weapons if pushed, says Medvedev He believes Nato will not directly interfere in conflict for fear of ‘nuclear apocalypse’
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 27, 2022 Russia: Nuclear Warning Is Not a Bluff An ally of President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday outlined the scenario of a nuclear strike on Ukraine, saying that the US-led NATO military alliance would be too scared of a "nuclear apocalypse" to directly enter the conflict in response. Dmitry Medvedev, a former president who now serves as deputy chairman…
Reuters · Sep 27, 2022 Medvedev raises spectre of Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine An ally of President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday outlined the scenario of a nuclear strike on Ukraine, saying that the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would be too scared of a 'nuclear apocalypse' to directly enter the conflict in reponse.
Reuters · Sep 23, 2022 Moscow "not threatening anyone" with nuclear weapons - Russia's Ryabkov Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Friday that Moscow was not threatening anybody with nuclear weapons, and that open confrontation with the United States and NATO was not in Russia's interests, state news agencies reported.
Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022 Key Vladimir Putin ally vows Russia WILL use nukes to defend 'new territories' in Ukraine Putin's ally and former Russian president and prime minister Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and prime minister has warned "there is no going back"
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 23, 2022 Russia Holds Breakaway Polls in Ukraine Moscow-held regions of Ukraine begin voting Friday on whether to become part of Russia, in referendums that Kyiv and its allies have condemned as an unlawful land grab. The referendums in eastern Donetsk and Lugansk regions, as well as in the southern Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions have been roundly dismissed…
The New Daily · Sep 22, 2022 Panicked Russians flee as mass mobilisation begins Flights have sold out and queues have emerged along Russia's border as Vladimir Putin's military call-up sparks an exodus. Prices for air tickets from Flights have sold out and queues have emerged along Russia's border as Vladimir Putin's military call-up sparks an exodus.e