Cuba says it dismantled human trafficking ring recruiting for Russia's war in Ukraine Havana says it is dismantling a network that seeks to recruit Cubans as mercenaries to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine. WEKU · Sep 5, 2023
Saudi Arabia, Russia plan to extend 1.3 million barrel a day oil cut through the end of the year Saudi Arabia and Russia have agreed to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of the year The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Drone warfare map reveals how Ukraine is striking Russia hundreds of miles from the frontline Zelensky’s advisor warns attacks on Moscow ‘will increase’ The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Cuba uncovers ‘human trafficking ring’ recruiting for Russia’s war in Ukraine Havana says it is dismantling network seeking to recruit Cubans as mercenaries as Moscow attempts to boost its forces The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Ukraine’s slow progress piles pressure on west to keep up supply of weapons Kyiv’s counteroffensive slog means war is far from over – and Moscow still has chance of succeeding in its revised aims The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Would North Korean weapons tilt the war Russia’s way? The sale of North Korean weapons to Russia is likely to be high on the agenda when the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, travels to Moscow later this month to meet Vladimir Putin. The Week · Sep 5, 2023
First Thing: Burning Man revelers begin to leave festival after road reopens Organisers of event in Nevada desert have asked people to stagger their departure after thousands were stranded over weekend. Plus, has US learned to cope with extreme heat? The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
At a stroke, Slovakia could soon become Russia’s newest ally Robert Fico, the former PM who showers praise on Moscow and models himself on Viktor Orbán, is leading the polls for the coming elections, says documentary-maker John Kampfner The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Missing Russian general Sergei Surovikin ‘reappears’ in Moscow in unverified photo He has not been seen publicly since the Wagner mercenary group’s short-lived uprising in June Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023
Ukraine war turns the tables as Russia seeks help from North Korea Kim Jong-un’s grandfather founded North Korea with the backing of the Soviet Union, and was heavily reliant on its aid for decades The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023
Nine hundred people killed or injured by Russian cluster bombs in Ukraine, says monitor; Zelenskiy visits Bakhmut – as it happened Russian use of widely banned weapons accelerates casualty figures, report says; Ukraine president discusses provision of artillery shells and missiles The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023
Russia says it downed 3 Ukrainian ‘attack drones’ in latest raid on Moscow Drones shot down over Kaluga and Tver regions, bordering the Moscow region, and one in Istra district of Moscow region. Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin’s forces ‘dealt a good kick’ after first UK Challenger 2 tank destroyed British Challenger 2 tank was initially immobilised by a mine, defence sources claim The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
🔴 Live: Zelensky visits frontline troops near Bakhmut in east Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the war-battered town of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine and spoke to troops leading a counteroffensive against Russia, Ukraine said Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday the Kremlin declined to confirm a potential upcoming summit, which US officials expect to take place, between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean… France 24 · Sep 5, 2023
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 559 As the war enters its 559th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023 Image appears to show Russian general Sergei Surovikin for first time since Wagner mutiny Unverified image purportedly shows Surovikin with his wife for the first time since his removal as Ukraine war chief following Wagner rebellion
France 24 · Sep 4, 2023 Another Russian mercenary group shows discontent with the Kremlin: ‘A sign of more to come’ At the end of August, Ukraine declared it had finally managed to pierce Russia’s first line of defence after retaking the small village of Robotyne in Ukraine’s south. This key advance coincided with a Russian mercenary group’s threat to stop fighting on Russia’s behalf on the front lines of the…
WEKU · Sep 4, 2023 Turkey has failed to persuade Russia to rejoin the Ukraine grain deal In talks in Sochi, Russia, President Vladimir Putin rejected efforts by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to revive a United Nations-backed deal to allow the safe passage of grain from Ukraine.
The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023 After COVID-19, Russia rolls out the red carpet for Indian tourists again Russia seeks to lure Indian tourists with e-visas, payment options to restore pre-COVID-19 levels. Moscow government offering historical heritage, gastronomy, world-class amenities & value for money. Aeroflot, Emirates offer flights; India reciprocates with e-visas Social media influencers to be engaged to restore inward traffic.
The Conversation · Sep 4, 2023 Russia in Africa: Prigozhin's death exposes Putin's real motives on the continent The apparent assassination of Yevgeny Prigozhin in the crash of his private jet between Moscow and St. Petersburg represents an inflection point in Russian-African relations. Prigozhin, as leader of the notorious Wagner Group, had been the point man for Russia in Africa since Wagner first began operations on the continent…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023 No sign of Black Sea grain breakthrough after Erdoğan-Putin talks Turkish and Russian leaders hold talks as Moscow continues to attack Ukrainian grain-exporting ports
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023 Putin says no grain deal until west meets obligations; Kyiv reports advances in east and south – as it happened Russian president says the Black Sea grain deal will not be restored until restrictions on the export of Russian agricultural products are lifted
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 558 As the war enters its 558th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy discusses grain corridor and security in Odesa with Macron – as it happened Phone call between leaders of Ukraine and France comes on eve of summit between Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over Black Sea grain deal
Radio France Internationale · Sep 3, 2023 Macron and Zelensky discuss security to enable Ukraine grain deal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Sunday discussed the "functioning" of a sea corridor set up by Kyiv for safe navigation of ships after Moscow exited a landmark grain deal.