Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine Russia produces more ballistic missiles, glide bombs and drones as Ukraine targets Russian military hubs from afar. Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024
Finland extends border closure with Russia until February 11 Finland accuses Russia of encouraging asylum seekers to cross their shared frontier. Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024
North Korea ramps up military rhetoric as Kim gives up on reunification with South North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un is continuing to ramp up his focus on nuclear weapons and taking a more aggressive military stance towards his neighbour South Korea. The Conversation · Jan 11, 2024
Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania Join Forces To Hunt Black Sea Mines NATO members Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania signed an agreement Thursday on demining the Black Sea to ensure safe passage after Russia's war in Ukraine. International Business Times · Jan 11, 2024
Zelensky Says 'Pauses' In Conflict Would Help Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Thursday that any "pauses" in Ukraine's defence against the Russian invasion would only help Moscow to re-arm and allow it to "run us over". International Business Times · Jan 11, 2024
Red Sea crisis: UN security council demands immediate end to Houthi attacks Resolution calling for cessation of attacks on shipping vessels by Yemen’s Houthis adopted despite abstentions from Russia and China The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024
Russia’s ban on social media cost its economy £3.1bn last year Internet shutdown across nations cost over £7bn to world economy The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine to hold fourth peace formula talks at Davos on Sunday – as it happened Switzerland and Ukraine to host around 120 national security advisers in Davos in attempt to rally support for peace plan The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024
Turkish journalists among 13 injured in Russian missile strike on hotel in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Photos and videos of missile strike show windows blown out and glass shards everywhere The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Ukraine's president in Estonia on swing through Russia's Baltic neighbors Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Estonia for meetings with the country’s leaders on the second day of trip through the small Baltic states, where concern is high about aggression from neighboring Russia The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Watch as Navalny appears at Russia’s top court in case against Putin’s Justice Ministry Watch as Russia’s top court hears Alexei Navalny’s case against the Justice Ministry on Thursday 11 January. The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Ukraine now ‘test site’ for North Korean missiles shipped to Russia, warns South Korea South Korean ambassador urges Russia to end its military cooperation with North Korea and withdraw its military forces from territory of Ukraine The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
'People don't want to talk about war': Taiwan civil defence battles invasion risk denial Emerging civil defence groups in Taiwan have vowed to make the island's population better prepared for a potential attack by Chinese troops. Two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine prompted an unprecedented grassroots mobilisation in favour of civil resilience, a large number of Taiwanese are still afraid that the… France 24 · Jan 11, 2024
US and allies accuse Russia of using North Korean missiles against Ukraine, violating UN sanctions The United States, Ukraine and six allies are accusing Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles and launchers in recent devastating aerial attacks against Ukraine, in violation of U.N. sanctions The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 687 As the war enters its 687th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 687 Injuries as Russian missiles hit Kharkiv hotel; Russia ‘testing nuclear-capable missiles for North Korea in Ukraine’; Zelenskiy visits Baltic allies
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024 Alexei Navalny jokes about ‘nearly naked’ Moscow party from Arctic prison Jailed Russian opposition leader ridiculed backlash to controversial event in first public appearance since disappearance
The Conversation · Jan 10, 2024 30 years of LGBTQ+ history in Russia: from decriminalisation in 1993 to 'extremist' status in 2023 In 2023, the “LGBTQ+ movement” in Russia was labelled as “extremist”. This marked the culmination of a troubling 30-year cycle from the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1993, via the introduction of the “gay propaganda law” in 2013 through years of political and public discrimination against sexual minorities.
International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024 'Nowhere Is Safe': Russian City Evacuates Hundreds Of Children Authorities in the Russian border city of Belgorod began evacuating hundreds of children Wednesday after weeks of deadly shelling from Ukrainian forces.
TechRadar · Jan 10, 2024 Ukraine Blackjack hackers take down Moscow ISP in revenge for Kyivstar attack, but apparently they’re just warming up Trading blows with the Russian bear, Blackjack scores a hit.
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024 Russian oil executive who fled to UK took his own life after assets frozen over war in Ukraine Exclusive: Mikhail Trushin was described as a ‘well liked, intelligent man’ and a ‘successful manager’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024 Putin won’t lose Russia’s election, but his grip on power could be weakened Even sham elections need to be conducted effectively – get them wrong and they can jeopardise a whole regime, says Olga Chyzh of the University of Toronto
France 24 · Jan 10, 2024 Zelensky visits Baltic allies amid doubts over aid for Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Wednesday in Lithuania ahead of visits to Estonia and Latvia, as Ukraine seeks more help to bolster its air defenses amid Russia’s intensified missile and drone onslaughts in the latest development of the 22-month war.
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024 Ukraine's Zelenskyy opens a visit to the Baltic nations, seeking more aid against Russia's invasion Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Lithuania ahead of visits to Estonia and Latvia, as Ukraine seeks more help to bolster its air defenses amid Russia’s intensified missile and drone onslaughts in the latest development of the 22-month war
Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2024 Zelenskyy says Western hesitation on aid emboldens Putin President Zelenskyy says air defences must be strengthened and ammunition replenished during Lithuania visit.