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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 218

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 218th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2022

Fleeing occupied Zaporizhzhia as forced conscription into Russian army looms

Men in the Russian-occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region are fleeing to avoid forced conscription into Moscow's army. The exodus follows what Western powers have called "sham" referendums, staged by Russia, that seek to legitimize the eventual annexation of territories under Russian control.

France 24 · Sep 29, 2022

Kemi Badenoch to US: Britain ‘going for growth in a big way’ with tax cuts

The Cabinet minister described the UK as ‘Europe’s unicorn factory’ in a speech to investors in New York.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2022

Russia’s mobilisation sparks ‘backlash’ over its war in Ukraine

Meanwhile, ‘sham’ annexation votes were held in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine in the 31st week of the war.

Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2022

Globe-changing reverberations of the Ukraine war

The vision of a multi-polar world could fade away soon with rivalries in a new Cold War becoming sharper and the gulf in mutual understanding widening

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2022

Expert issues grave warning over Tory tax cut threat to devolution and Scotland's NHS

A TOP expert on devolution has issued a grave warning that the Tory government’s damaging tax cuts threaten the future of devolution and…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2022

EU lawmakers on Brazil's Bolsonaro: Respect vote or face sanctions

Several dozen members of the European parliament urged European Union leaders on Wednesday to monitor Brazil's Sunday election for attempts by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to subvert democracy, arguing trade sanctions should apply if he does.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

Italy gives final approval to justice reform to ensure EU funds

Italy's Cabinet on Wednesday gave its final approval to a broad reform of the justice system needed to keep European Union funds flowing, the Italian justice ministry said.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

Nicaragua declares EU ambassador to country persona non grata -local media

Nicaragua has declared the European Union's ambassador to the country a "persona non grata" and ordered her expulsion from the country, local media reported on Wednesday.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

Michel Barnier says EU ‘must not back down’ over Northern Ireland protocol

The former chief Brexit negotiator for the bloc said that Brexit had not yielded any benefits for the UK, in an address in Iveagh House.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022