No one thought mini-budget was a ‘bad idea’, senior minister admits The Cabinet was not consulted on the doomed plan set out by Kwasi Kwarteng but no one in the top team thought it was bad. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Putin’s lying diplomats make excuses for terror in Ukraine. Expel them all Diplomacy isn’t working and Putin doesn’t want peace. Western countries should close their embassies and send Russia’s envoys packing The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Kerch bridge attacked; Russia launches strikes across Ukraine; winter weaponised The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022
Editorial: Resolve needed amid Russian missile strikes Russia's response this week to an attack on a critical Crimean bridge reflected the difference between the governments in Kyiv and Moscow. Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022
Creditors say Chad does not need debt relief now given oil price surge Chad's creditors on Thursday said they had agreed that the African country did not need debt relief at the moment given a surge in oil prices, but committed to reconvene if a financing gap was identified. Reuters · Oct 13, 2022
Germany's Lindner: Ukraine can rely on G7 finance support in times of war Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations have assured Ukrainian officials that they will continue to provide financial support for Ukraine as it battles invading Russian forces, Germany's finance minister said on Thursday. Reuters · Oct 13, 2022
Oil output cuts 'raise recession risk' LONDON: A decision by the Opec+ oil producers’ group last week to cut output has driven up prices and could push the global economy into recession, the International Energy Agency warned on Thursday. Bangkok Post · Oct 13, 2022
G7 finance leaders pledge to intensify climate efforts despite war challenges Finance leaders from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies on Wednesday pledged to increase emissions reductions efforts and climate support for developing countries despite energy cost and security challenges prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine. Reuters · Oct 12, 2022
In France, Russia's attacks drive "new impetus" to aid Ukraine France is discussing supplying air defense systems, officials tell Axios. Axios · Oct 12, 2022
Putin ‘totally miscalculated’ Russia’s ability to occupy Ukraine, Biden says US president tells CNN he believes Putin’s objectives in Ukraine invasion were irrational but that he would not use a nuclear weapon The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022
Russian nuclear strike would trigger a ‘physical response’ by Nato, says official – as it happened Any use of nuclear weapons by Moscow would have ‘unprecedented consequences’ for Russia, Nato official warns The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war – live: Kyiv denies Crimea bridge attack as Nato ‘faces long cold war’ Russian investigators peddling ‘nonsense’ says Ukraine after Kremlin arrests The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
Australia may provide military training to Ukraine forces: PM Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is considering a request from Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy. Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 231 of the invasion Eight people detained in Russia over Crimea bridge attack; Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station loses off-site power again The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2022
Daily Mirror · Oct 11, 2022 NATO prepares nuclear drills and doubles warships in Baltic Sea The alliance will proceed with its annual nuclear preparedness exercise 'Steadfast Noon' next week - in which NATO air forces practise the use of US nuclear bombs based in Europe with training flights
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2022 Morning mail: 200,000 robodebt reviews wiped, G7 leaders warn Putin over nuclear threat, Bali bombings remembered Wednesday: The federal government has scrapped robotdebt investigations that were on hold for three years. Plus: the rise of men’s netball
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022 G7 leaders dodge decision on imposing price cap on Russian oil Promised plan still mired in debates over feasibility and wisdom, with Germany fearing further Russian energy cuts in response
Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2022 G7 say Russian missile attacks are ‘war crimes’ and it will hold Putin to account Nations will back Ukraine in conflict ‘for as long as it takes’
Daily Mirror · Oct 11, 2022 MP questions whether UK should sanction Elon Musk over Ukraine 'double game' Chris Bryant, who chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group on Russia, today asked Defence Minister Alec Shellbrooke in the House of Commons whether the government had considered placing sanctions on SpaceX boss Elon Musk
Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022 G-7 leaders pledge to support Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’ Group of Seven leaders vowed to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes” and condemned Russia’s recent steps to escalate its war there “in the strongest possible terms.”
Axios · Oct 11, 2022 G7 leaders pledge to support Ukraine for "as long as it takes" "Any use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons by Russia would be met with severe consequences."
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022 G7 vows to hold Vladimir Putin to account for ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine Liz Truss and allies condemned Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022 G7 leaders pledge to ‘stand firmly with Ukraine for as long as it takes’ after Russian attacks The leaders say they will continue to provide Kyiv with ‘financial, humanitarian, military, diplomatic and legal support’
Daily Mirror · Oct 11, 2022 World leaders vow Putin will be held to account as 'whiny' Russia faces humiliation The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution condemning Russia's illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions, with Western officials saying Vladimir Putin's regime is looking 'weaker and weaker'
Reuters · Oct 11, 2022 G7 vows to support Ukraine for as long as it takes The Group of Seven (G7) nations committed on Tuesday to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, adding in a statement after a leaders' call that any use by Russia of nuclear weapons would be met with severe consequences.