Explainer-Blood, treasure and chaos: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine has left tens of thousands of dead, displaced millions and spread economic strife across the world. Reuters · Nov 10, 2022
Russia says retreat from key city begun but Ukraine cautious Ukrainian officials have acknowledged that Russian troops had no choice but to flee a key southern city, but stopped short of declaring victory in Kherson The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
The human cost of Putin’s war: 200,000 soldiers and 40,000 civilians killed in Ukraine ‘There has been a tremendous amount of human suffering’ The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
First Thing: Biden hails midterms as a ‘good day for democracy’ President says ‘giant red wave didn’t happen’ as Senate still in balance and race for House control much closer than predicted. Plus, whose job is it to save the planet? The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022
Over 100,000 Russian troops killed or injured in Ukraine, says US general The US official also claimed up to 40,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed during the conflict Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2022
Ukrainian forces advance 7km in 24 hours in Kherson region Ukraine retook dozens of villages in the Kherson region, after Moscow ordered one of the war's biggest retreats. According to Washington, more than 100,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or injured since the start of the conflict. Read FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris… France 24 · Nov 10, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian booby traps turning Kherson into ‘city of death’, says Ukraine official – as it happened Adviser to head of the office of Ukraine’s president says Russian military have mined apartments and sewers and plan to reduce Kherson to ruins The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022
Top US General: Over 100,000 Russian Troops Killed, Wounded in Ukraine More than 100,000 Russian military personnel have been killed or wounded in Ukraine, with Kyiv's forces likely suffering similar casualties, top US General Mark Milley said Wednesday. "You're looking at well over 100,000 Russian soldiers killed and wounded," Milley said in remarks at the Economic Club of New York. Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022
Kherson retreat shows Russian military has ‘real problems’, says Biden, as Zelenskiy urges caution US president points to problems in Vladimir Putin’s war machine but Ukraine president warns there is ‘always resistance from the enemy’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022
100,000 Russian troops killed or injured in Ukraine, US says The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says Russia's announced retreat from Kherson in southern Ukraine and a potential stalemate in fighting over the winter could provide both countries an opportunity to negotiate peace The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
Top U.S., Canadian generals discuss Haiti's security situation, Pentagon says The top U.S. and Canadian generals discussed Haiti's security situation during a call on Wednesday, the U.S. military said in a statement. Reuters · Oct 26, 2022
Russia steps up Ukraine ‘dirty bomb’ claim in letter delivered to UN Kyiv’s allies dismiss allegation it could use such a weapon on its own soil as scientifically absurd and a distraction effort The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022
"Dirty bomb" fears prompt urgent U.S.-Russia calls The U.S. and Russia are finally talking. The topic is worrying. Axios · Oct 24, 2022
Ukrainian foreign minister on Russia's "dirty bomb" claim: "Drink less dirty vodka" Russia claims Ukraine may detonate a radioactive bomb on its own soil. Axios · Oct 24, 2022
Reuters · Oct 24, 2022 Russian, U.S. chiefs of staff discuss risk of 'dirty bomb' in Ukraine - RIA Russian military Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov and the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley spoke by phone on Monday and discussed the possibility raised by Moscow that Ukraine might use a "dirty bomb", RIA news agency reported.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022 Ukraine hails ‘new era’ of air defence as US rushes to send new systems in response to Russian missiles Ukraine heralded a ‘new era of air defence’ as the US and UK rushed to deliver advance systems to Kyiv in response to devastating Russian missile strikes, Richard Hall reports
Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2022 New wave of Russian air raids hits Ukrainian cities, energy sites Ukraine’s allies promise to send more air defence systems and missiles to Kyiv as Russia renews aerial bombardment.
Roll Call · Oct 18, 2022 White House seeks more Ukraine weapons support in Senate NDAA Biden administration also opposes continued funding for nuclear sea-launched cruise missile, requests increase in Afghanistan SIVs.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022 What are NASAMS? Ukraine hails ‘new era’ of air defence as allies rush systems in response to Russian missiles Ukraine heralded a ‘new era of air defence’ as the US and UK rushed to deliver advance systems to Kyiv in response to devastating Russian missile strikes, Richard Hall reports
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022 US Pushes Allies to Assemble Patchwork Air Defenses for Ukraine The United States is pressing allies to hastily build for Ukraine a patchwork air defense network using NATO-compatible equipment -- some ultra-modern, others older -- to protect strategic targets from Russian strikes. The effort was given added urgency after Moscow pummeled Ukraine with missiles this week, damaging energy facilities nationwide…
ABC News · Oct 13, 2022 January 6 committee votes to subpoena Donald Trump as it offers fresh footage of Capitol riot The committee investigating the Capitol riot votes to subpoena Donald Trump to hear his side of the story. These are the biggest moments of the latest January 6 hearing.
Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2022 Five key takeaways from ninth January 6 committee hearing Panel votes to subpoena Donald Trump, saying former president is ‘at the centre’ of what happened at the US Capitol.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022 Trump ordered immediate Afghan withdrawal ‘knowing he was leaving office,’ Jan 6 committee says The hastily drawn up order was proof Mr Trump knew he was leaving office, the committee says
WEKU · Sep 20, 2022 New Trump tome 'The Divider' offers most comprehensive chronicle of his term to date The book by veteran journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser is a rushing torrent of anecdotes and recollections. A reader may plunge in at any point and pull up a pail of Trump at full tilt.
France 24 · Sep 19, 2022 Ukraine accuses Russia of strike on southern nuclear plant Ukraine's nuclear energy agency on Monday accused Moscow's troops of an attack on the country's second largest nuclear plant in the south. The accusations come after the Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine – Europe's largest atomic facility – faced frequent shelling in recent months, raising fears of a nuclear…