Ukraine curbs power use as Russia continues all-out assault on energy infrastructure OLD Nationwide electricity restrictions put in place in response The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
First Thing: Biden implores US oil companies to pass on record profits President announces release of 15m barrels of oil from strategic reserve as he fights to keep gas prices in check before midterms. Plus, why spending time with strangers can make you happy The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022
Russia ‘considering major withdrawal over Dnipro river’ Russia admits to difficulties in Kherson area Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2022
Vladimir Putin introduces martial law in Russian-held parts of Ukraine In a televised address to members of his security council, Putin instructed the government to set up a special coordinating council under Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to work with Russia's regions to boost Moscow's war effort in Ukraine Irish Mirror · Oct 19, 2022
Putin turns to Tehran: Can Iranian drones offset Moscow's losses in Ukraine? How will a Russia in retreat react? Vladimir Putin's brand new military commander is foretelling the pullout from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, the Kremlin's first major catch at the start of the invasion. If the objective is to subdue Ukraine on the battlefield, the signs for Moscow do… France 24 · Oct 19, 2022
Putin Declares Martial Law In Ukraine's Illegally Annexed Regions, Zelenskyy Responds: 'No Space Left For Negotiations' As Ukraine continues advancing into four of its illegally annexed eastern-border regions, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday declared martial law in the occupied territories. Benzinga · Oct 19, 2022
Vladimir Putin declares martial law in Ukraine allowing him to force civilians into army The decree states that the Kremlin has the power to carry out mobilization measures, as well as the "authority to implement measures to meet the needs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation" Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022
Putin declares martial law in annexed areas as Ukraine pushes offensive Law gives Russian-installed heads of four Ukrainian provinces sweeping powers The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022
Zelensky: Moscow's Use of Iran Drones Shows Military 'Bankruptcy' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Moscow's widespread use of Iranian-made drones in recent attacks on his country was a symbol of the Kremlin's "military and political bankruptcy". "The very fact of Russia's appeal to Iran for such assistance is the Kremlin's recognition of its military and political… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 19, 2022
Putin boosts Russia's war footing as battle looms for Ukraine's Kherson President Vladimir Putin ordered all of Russia to support the war effort in Ukraine on Wednesday, as the Russian-appointed administration of Kherson prepared to evacuate the only regional capital Moscow has captured during its invasion. Reuters · Oct 18, 2022
An analyst is acquitted of lying to the FBI over the Trump-Russia 'Steele dossier' A jury acquitted think tank analyst Igor Danchenko, who was accused of lying to the FBI about his role in the creation of a discredited dossier about former President Donald Trump. WEKU · Oct 18, 2022
Zelenskiy: Using Iranian drones shows Russia is militarily bankrupt Russia's dependence on Iranian-made drones to attack Ukrainian targets exposes Russia as bankrupt both politically and militarily, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday. Reuters · Oct 18, 2022
Russia’s new Ukraine commander signals civilian removals from ‘tense’ Kherson Sergei Surovikin says Russia’s defence of occupied southern city ‘not easy’ as Ukraine introduces local news blackout The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022
Analyst acquitted at trial over discredited Trump dossier A jury has acquitted on all counts a think tank analyst accused of lying to the FBI about his role in the creation of a discredited dossier about former President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Reuters · Oct 18, 2022 Ukraine lawmakers brand Chechnya 'Russian-occupied' in dig at Kremlin Ukraine's parliament voted on Tuesday to declare the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria "temporarily Russian-occupied" land in a resolution certain to anger Moscow, which takes a zero-tolerance line on any talk of separatism inside its borders.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022 Russian court rejects Navalny's 2nd prison sentence appeal A court in Russia has rejected imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s second appeal of a nine-year sentence
ABC News · Oct 18, 2022 Ukraine and Russia's second front is a propaganda war. But who is winning? Not only has it proved surprisingly effective against better equipped Russian forces on the ground, Kyiv is also dealing Russia a blow in an information war playing out on the sidelines.
Reuters · Oct 18, 2022 Vladimir Putin is safe in power for now, but risks lie ahead, sources say Vladimir Putin's grip on power in Russia remains firm despite military setbacks in Ukraine, a botched mobilisation, and political infighting, eight well-informed sources said, but some said that could change fast if total defeat beckoned.
Reuters · Oct 18, 2022 Iran agrees to ship missiles, more drones to Russia, defying the West-sources Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface to surface missiles, in addition to more drones, two senior Iranian officials and two Iranian diplomats told Reuters, a move that is likely to infuriate the United States and other Western powers.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022 Putin places nuclear umbrella over annexed Ukraine regions It comes as Nato and Moscow conduct test nuclear exercises this week
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022 Russia Says Seized Ukrainian Lands Are under Its Nuclear Protection Russia said on Tuesday that four Ukrainian regions whose annexation it proclaimed last month are under the protection of its nuclear arsenal. The statement from the Kremlin came at a moment of acute tension, with both NATO and Russia expected to hold military exercises shortly to test the readiness of…
Reuters · Oct 18, 2022 Kremlin denies using Iranian drones in attack on Ukraine The Kremlin on Tuesday denied its forces had used Iranian drones to attack Ukraine.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022 Kremlin Says It Has No Information on Use of Iranian ‘Kamikaze’ Drones The Kremlin on Tuesday said it had no information about whether or not Iranian "Kamikaze" were used in large-scale attacks against Ukraine earlier this week. Leaders in Ukraine have accused Russia of using Iranian Shahed-136 drones in attacks against Kyiv. Asked if Russia did use the Iranian drones in the…
Reuters · Oct 18, 2022 Russia says seized Ukrainian lands are under its nuclear protection Russia said on Tuesday that four Ukrainian regions whose annexation it proclaimed last month are under the protection of its nuclear arsenal.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022 Russian role in Burkina Faso crisis comes under scrutiny Questions are swirling in Burkina Faso about what role Russia may have played in the West African nation's second coup this year