‘Weak’ Putin killed Wagner mercenary chief Prigozhin, Zelensky says Ukrainian president also calls for more weapons from the West to fight off Russia’s invasion of his nation The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Sunak pledges to ‘put pressure’ on Moscow as he arrives in India for summit The Prime Minister received a colourful welcome as he arrived in India to attend the G20 leaders’ summit. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: death of Prigozhin shows Putin is weak, says Zelenskiy – as it happened Ukrainian president said death of former mercenary leader was a window into the mind of his Russian counterpart The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023
What are depleted uranium shells? The controversial armour-piercing munitions being used in Ukraine When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’ The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Ukraine drone strike map reveals key places where Kyiv is taking the war to Russia Zelensky’s advisor warns attacks on Moscow ‘will increase’ The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Michael Frayn at 90: a miscellany of the satirical columnist’s finest moments Playwright and novelist Frayn wrote for the Guardian since 1957. Here’s a selection of his writing from the past 65 years, covering everything from the arrival of saunas to the Lady Chatterley’s Lover trial The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
G20 Summit: Is India breaking up with Russia? As Putin stays in Moscow, India-Russia ties are in decline, while New Delhi’s bond with the West gets tighter. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023
Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there Russian authorities are holding local elections this weekend in occupied parts of Ukraine in an effort to tighten their grip on territories Moscow illegally annexed a year ago and still does not fully control The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 562 As the war enters its 562nd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023
What are depleted uranium munitions and why is US sending them to Ukraine? Washington defends transfer of depleted uranium munitions amid criticism from Moscow and concerns over their effects. Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023
What are depleted uranium shells? The controversial armour-piercing muntions being used in Ukraine When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’ The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Ukraine drone strike map reveals key places where Kyiv is taking the war to Russia Zelensky’s advisor warns attacks on Moscow ‘will increase’ The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
What are depleted uranium munitions being used in Ukraine and why are they controversial? When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’ The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Five Ukrainian drones downed in latest raids on Russian territory Drones shot down over Russia’s Bryansk, Rostov and Moscow regions, leaving a person injured and cars, buildings damaged. Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023
France 24 · Sep 7, 2023 Ukraine ‘gradually gaining ground’ in counteroffensive, says NATO chief Stoltenberg Ukrainian forces have been able to break through Russian defences and are “gradually” making progress in their counteroffensive against Moscow's troops despite “heavy, difficult fighting”, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday. Russia earlier on Thursday described the US decision to supply depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine to aid its…
Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023 Russia covers nuclear bombers with tyres in apparent bid to shield them from Ukraine drones Satellite images appear to show scores of car tyres on the wings of two Tu-95 bombers
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Major Ukrainian breakthrough of Russian lines before winter sets in will be tough, Western officials say However, Kyiv has made progress – albeit slowly – and Moscow has seen its combat effectiveness undermined by the number of tanks and other vehicles destroyed
Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023 Russia voices concern as Armenia prepares to exercise with US troops Drills will prepare units for international peacekeeping missions, says Yerevan, as ties with Moscow appear strained.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: at least 17 killed in missile strike on market, say Ukrainian officials – as it happened Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemns attack on the eastern city of Kostiantynivka, where a child was among the dead
The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 560 of the invasion US senate leaders express support for Ukraine; Russia closes airport amid Ukraine drone attack
The Conversation · Sep 5, 2023 4 ways to rein in China and Russia, alleged superpower perpetrators of atrocity crimes At the latest meeting in South Africa of BRICS — a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin was a no-show.
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023 North Korea would pay ‘price’ if it supplies Russia with weapons, US says White House adviser says Russia-North Korea arms negotiations are ‘actively advancing’, warns Pyongyang against deal.
The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023 PM Modi and President Biden to meet on September 8, says White House Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Biden to hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on Sep 8. Focus on climate, tech, debt relief, AI, digital transformation, peace for Ukraine and respecting UN Charter. G20 statement on Russia-Ukraine challenging due to Beijing & Moscow's objections. US press assured of access.
The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2023 Return of US nuclear weapons to UK would be an escalation, says Russia Moscow says it would respond with ‘countermeasures’, after US air force budget item hinted at possible move
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023 Why would North Korea’s Kim and Russia’s Putin want to meet? Moscow seeking to quash Kyiv counteroffensive while Pyongyang is extending pace of missile testing.