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Russia-Ukraine war: What is a dirty bomb?

Moscow and Kyiv have accused the other of preparing to strike with weaponry with radioactive material

The Independent UK

Most Ukrainians back continued armed resistance to Russia - poll

An overwhelming majority of Ukrainians believes the country should keep up its armed resistance to Russia's invasion, according to a survey published on Monday after two weeks of heavy shelling of cities including the capital Kyiv.

Reuters

Western countries join Ukraine in denouncing Russian 'dirty bomb' claims

Russia on Monday reiterated its unsubstantiated claim that Ukraine is preparing to use a “dirty bomb” on its own territory, saying Kyiv has nearly completed work on a device laced with radioactive material.

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Analysis: The Russia-Ukraine war and the view from Saudi Arabia

Although cooperation with Moscow continued, kingdom also showed support for Kyiv as it sought role of useful mediator.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine war heading for ‘uncontrolled escalation’, says Russia

Moscow appears to be preparing ground for further escalation with discredited claims that Kyiv may use ‘dirty’ bomb

The Guardian - UK

Blowing up dam would only slow Ukrainian advance by two weeks in south - spy chief

Russia will slow Ukrainian troops' advance in the south by just two weeks if it blows up the vast Kakhovka dam, but such a move would flood territory occupied by Moscow and lose it a vital water canal for annexed Crimea, Kyiv's military spy chief said.

Reuters

Netanyahu Shows Dramatic Change in Stance in Favor of Ukraine

Israeli opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed readiness to look into supplying Kyiv with defense weapons, marking a shift from his previous support for Russia. If Netanyahu returns to power in next month’s elections, he will “look into” whether Israel will supply weapons to Ukraine and expects he may be…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Ukraine Slams Russia's 'Dirty Bomb' Claims as 'Dangerous' Lies

Ukraine slammed Russia on Sunday for alleging Kyiv was planning to use a radioactive bomb in its own territory, calling the claims "dangerous" lies and prompting Western allies to warn Moscow against using any pretext for escalating the conflict. Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke with his British, French and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine forces advance in Kherson region, Western leaders reject Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim

Ukraine on Monday claimed to have recaptured some 90 towns and villages from Russia in the illegally annexed Kherson region, as Moscow accused Kyiv of preparing to use a radioactive bomb in its own territory. The US, France and Britain dismissed Russia’s claim as a “dangerous” lie and warned against…

France 24

No indication Russia has decided to use nuclear weapon in Ukraine, says senior US official – as it happened

US says Russia keeping lines of communication open after meeting between defense secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war headed for ‘uncontrolled escalation’ as dirty bomb fears grow

Ukraine president says Russia is the source of ‘everything dirty’ in conflict

The Independent UK

U.S. House Speaker Pelosi to attend Ukraine forum in Zagreb

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in Congress, will attend a forum in Zagreb this week aimed at supporting Ukraine's independence and the return of the Crimean peninsula to Kyiv, her office announced on Sunday.

Reuters

Russian strikes cause blackouts in much of Ukraine, more flee Kherson

KYIV: Russian missiles pounded Ukrainian energy and other facilities on Saturday, causing blackouts in various regions, Kyiv said, while Russian occupation authorities in the southern city of Kherson urged civilians to evacuate.

Bangkok Post

Russian Strikes Cause Blackouts in Much of Ukraine, More Flee Kherson

Russian missiles pounded Ukrainian energy and other facilities on Saturday, causing blackouts in various regions, Kyiv said, while Russian occupation authorities in the southern city of Kherson urged civilians to evacuate. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the Russian attacks had struck on a "very wide" scale. He pledged his military…

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France 24

Russia’s defence minister warns of 'uncontrolled escalation' in Ukraine conflict

Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu warned of “further, uncontrolled escalation” in the war in Ukraine in a phone call Sunday with his French and Turkish counterparts, the Russian defence ministry said. Shoigu also conveyed "concerns about possible provocations by Ukraine with the use of a 'dirty bomb'". Read our live…

Reuters

Russia hits Ukraine homes, evacuates Kherson, warns of escalation

Under pressure in the south of Ukraine, Russia fired missiles and drones into Ukrainian-held Mykolaiv on Sunday, destroying an apartment block in the ship-building city near the front and said the war was trending towards "uncontrolled escalation".

Los Angeles Times

Dive-bombing drones deployed by Russia in Ukraine cause death — and diplomatic storms

BEIRUT — It streaks across the sky and then — when it’s almost too late to take cover — lets off a guttural sound like a moped blitzing by. Moments later comes the punch-boom of a deadly explosion.

The Guardian - AU

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Fresh wave of strikes shatters power infrastructure; Iran deepens support for Russia; how Kyiv’s statues are kept safe

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Appeals for More Help with Air Defenses, Warns over Iran

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made a new call for foreign help strengthening Ukraine's air defenses against Russian air strikes during talks on Friday with three members of the US Congress. An air force spokesperson echoed Zelenskiy's appeal, saying the world must prevent Tehran providing Moscow with ballistic missiles in addition to…

The Guardian - UK

In Kyiv, the home front is back and winter is looming

Russian attacks and the prospect of power cuts have made people nervous and politicians angry

Reuters

Kyiv hospital staff and new mums hatch blackout plans

As the Ukrainian capital braces for power blackouts after Russia rained missiles on the country's electricity infrastructure, patients and staff at one Kiyv hospital are putting a brave face on the situation.

Reuters

Russian-installed Kherson official: Kyiv's claims of mines laid at Nova Kakhovka dam "false" -RIA

A Russian-installed official in the occupied part of Ukraine's Kherson region on Friday said that allegations by Kyiv that Russia has begun mining the Nova Kakhovka dam are "false", state-owned news agency RIA reported.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian forces pile pressure on Russian-held Kherson

Ukrainian forces have continued to pile the pressure on Russian positions in occupied Kherson, targeting resupply routes across the Dnieper river as Kyiv inches closer to a full-scale assault to retake the strategic southern port city

The Independent UK

Zelensky warns Russia is planning ‘catastrophic’ attack on hydroelectric dam OLD

It would be like ‘using weapons of mass destruction on a grand scale’, says Kyiv leader

Asharq Al-Awsat

Day after US Drone Accusations, Iran Advises Citizens Not to Visit Ukraine

Iran advised its citizens on Friday not to travel to Ukraine and urged Iranians already there to leave, semi-official news agencies reported, a day after the United States accused Iran of helping Russia operate drones against Ukraine. The Iranian foreign ministry advisory did not refer to the US allegation. It…

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