Irish government faces claims of ‘double standards’ on Israel and Russia Opposition motions calling for a range of sanctions against Israel were voted down in the Dail parliament on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
Finland to close 4 border crossing points after accusing Russia of organizing flow of migrants Finland’s government says it will close four crossing points on its long border with Russia to stop the flow of migrants that it accuses Moscow of ushering to the border in recent months The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
Finland to shutter border crossings with Russia to deter asylum seekers Finland accuses Russia of trying to destabilise the country by encouraging undocumented migration. Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2023
The EU’s Plan for Ukraine Could Easily Backfire Membership bids in Europe sometimes accomplish the opposite of what they intend. Foreign Policy · Nov 16, 2023
Fewer U.S. college students are studying a foreign language − and that spells trouble for national security When the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, on Oct. 4, 1957, it did more than spark fears about America’s ability to compete technologically. It also raised concerns that the U.S. had a shortage of Russian speakers capable of monitoring Soviet scientific and military activities. The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023
Germany hikes Ukraine military support, but is its defence-spending tilt tenable? Germany, already Europe's biggest supporter of Ukraine, has unveiled plans to double its military aid to Kyiv for 2024, while continuing to invest in its armed forces in order to become "the backbone of European defence". It’s a strategy shift Berlin hopes to maintain over the long term, but counting… France 24 · Nov 16, 2023
Russian court convicts a woman for protesting the war in Ukraine in latest crackdown on free speech A Russian court has convicted an artist and musician for replacing supermarket price tags with antiwar slogans and sentenced her to seven years in prison The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
Finland to close some border crossings with Russia after rise in asylum seekers Finnish president had accused Moscow of guiding people towards Finland in act of revenge for cooperation with US The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: Poll reveals Russian views on Putin as Black Sea fleet ‘forced to retreat’ Russians who think the country is on ‘wrong path’ cite ‘war’, ‘people dying’ and ‘low wages’ The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
The Case for Supporting Ukraine Is Crystal Clear Note to Congress: Ukraine aid is not charity but serves critical U.S. interests. Foreign Policy · Nov 16, 2023
Ukraine has claimed initiative in Black Sea and forced Russian navy to pull back, Zelenskiy says – as it happened Ukraine’s president says use of naval drones has prevented Russia from using Black Sea as springboard The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023
Russian diamonds ‘set to be banned’ under new EU sanctions EU mulling ban on direct diamond imports from Russia starting from 1 January 2024 The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin troops attempting ‘pincer’ movement to encircle Avdiivka The Russian army is attempting a ‘pincer’ movement to encircle the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
Russia admits Ukrainian troops crossed Dnipro river but says ‘fiery hell’ awaits them Kyiv reports ‘fairly fluid’ frontline as Russia goes on defensive across Dnipro river bank The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023 EU plans fresh Russia sanctions including against son of Dmitry Medvedev Proposals aimed at choking off commercial revenues include total ban on sale of Russian rough diamonds
Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 631 As the war enters its 631st day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 631 Czechs freeze Russian state-owned property; Russia concedes Ukrainians hold territory on illegally occupied side of Dnipro river
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 Putin could face new war crime case as evidence suggests starvation of Ukraine was pre-planned Purchases by Russian defence contractor suggest Moscow was planning to steal vast quantities of Ukrainian grain months before troops ever crossed the border
The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2023 UN security council backs resolution calling for humanitarian pause in Gaza Resolution calls for release of hostages held by Hamas and for humanitarian corridors across the Gaza Strip
Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023 UN Security Council adopts resolution for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza The 15-member body approved the Malta-sponsored draft after four failed attempts to respond to Israel-Hamas war.
The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023 ATP Finals: Was ranting Andrey Rublev self-destructive in defeat to Carlos Alcaraz? NEW DELHI: Spain's rising tennis star found his footing at the ATP Finals with a convincing victory over Andrey Rublev on Wednesday. Alcaraz, currently ranked world number two, faced an initial setback in the tournament with a defeat against Alexander Zverev in the round-robin stage. However, he rebounded with a…
The Conversation · Nov 15, 2023 What exactly is a ceasefire, and why is it so difficult to agree on one in Gaza? Barely a week after Hamas’ attack on Israeli soldiers and civilians on October 7 and the subsequent airstrikes by the Israeli Defence Force on the Gaza Strip, talk of a ceasefire had already begun.
France 24 · Nov 15, 2023 'A cold cell for being a journalist': Husband of US-Russian national Alsu Kurmasheva calls for her release Alsu Kurmasheva is a dual US-Russian citizen and journalist who has been detained by Russia since October 18, charged with failing to register as a “foreign agent” despite having travelled to Russia for a family emergency. She faces up to five years in prison if convicted. Her husband has called…
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 U.N. Security Council schedules a vote on a resolution urging humanitarian pauses, corridors in Gaza After four failed attempts, the U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which would call for “urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip” in the Israel-Hamas war
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Bombs, betrayal and burying loved ones: Plight of one Ukraine village illustrates toll of Russia’s invasion Kim Sengupta returns to Kamianka in eastern Ukraine – the scene of one of the most extraordinary exchanges he has witnessed during the 21-month war – to hear about the struggle to rebuild amid accusations of Russian collusion and vast destruction